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Chemistry
Researchers develop highly robust, reconfigurable, mechanic cellulose photonic hydrogels
Graphical abstract. Credit: Today’s Material (2025). doi: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.01.008 Inspired by natural boolean structures, researchers are developing advanced materials for impact-resistant bioforming, ceramic armors and biomimetic alloy composite applications. Most of the existing materials still consist of single-scale brittle units despite advances in improving material plasticity. The hierarchical active interface and lack of autonomous response capabilities limit its ductility and overall…
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Nanotechnology
Scientists synthesize highly conductive 2D conductive polymers
Efficient charge transport of multi-layer stack 2D conductive polymers. Credit: Nimte An international research team has integrated multi-layer 2D polyaniline (2DPANI) crystals to achieve unique metal out-of-plane charge transport and high conductivity. This study was published in nature. Conductive polymers such as polyaniline, polythiophene, and polypyrrole are well known for their electrical conductivity and have significant potential as low-cost, lightweight,…
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Nanotechnology
Highly tunable biotemplating methods expand options for nanostructure synthesis
CamBio uses microtubules, which are protein structures inside cells. The silver nanoparticle chains synthesized along microtubules extending throughout the cell interior could be observed using electron microscopy, indicating that they can be used as SERS substrates. Credit: Advanced Science (2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202406492 The joint research team developed a highly tunable biotemplate method that utilizes specific internal proteins in biological samples.…
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Physics
Advanced techniques produce highly realistic simulations of fluid dynamics.
The researchers compared the computer vision simulation they developed with photos from the Mount St. Helens explosion. Credit: University of California, San Diego Computer scientists at the University of California, San Diego have developed a method to generate highly realistic computer-generated images of the fluid dynamics of elements such as smoke. The research, conducted by the Visual Computing Center at…
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Nanotechnology
Acceleration of 3D nanofabrication using highly sensitive cationic photoresists
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Two-photon laser direct write lithography (TPL) is a state-of-the-art technique used to create nanoscale structures. It works by utilizing a specific material known as a photoresist, which changes its chemical properties when exposed to light. These materials absorb laser light in a unique way, allowing precise control during exposure to laser light. Unlike traditional ultraviolet (UV)…
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Chemistry
Researchers develop recyclable dynamic polymer network material for highly sensitive sensors
Sustainable polymer SWCNT-based flexible electrode materials. Credit: Sustainable polymer SWCNT-based flexible electrode material Professor Chiyoung Park of DGIST’s School of Energy Science and Engineering has developed a new material that advances highly sensitive and recyclable sensor technology. In collaboration with Professor U-hyeok Choi of Inha University, Park’s team created a highly sensitive recyclable sensor based on a dynamic polymer network.…
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