Advanced Materials
Advanced Materials
Scientists discovered ultra-hard material that could rival diamond
The second hardest material after diamond.
New ultra-strong material for microchip sensors
It boasts a yield strength 10 times greater than Kevlar, renowned for its use in bulletproof vests.
Making green hydrogen from plastic waste
Graphene by-product offsets ‘flash’ hydrogen production costs, Rice study finds.
Wood dust-based filter removes up to 99.9% of microplastics from water
The filter traps virtually all microplastic particles present in water.
Liquid nanofoam: New hope for injury prevention
Liquid nanofoam cushions to protect athletes, drivers, and patients.
Magnetic robots are capable of walking, crawling, and swimming
New soft-bodied robots controlled by magnetic fields are ideal for confined spaces.
Wooden robotic gripper can lift objects, withstand high temperatures
The wooden gripper is driven by changes in moisture, temperature, and lighting in the environment.
Scientists developed a new method to manipulate the shape and tight packing of DNA
Folding the code of life.
A new salty gel could harvest water from desert air
A new material developed by MIT engineers exhibits “record-breaking” vapor absorption.
Temperature-responsive medical sensor with self-healing abilities and skin adaptability
Improved, self-healing medical sensor responds to temperature.
An unusually absorbent hydrogel material can absorb moisture even as temperatures climb
An unusually absorbent material that could be used for passive cooling.