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Vacancies play a complex role in TMDs: depending on the type and density, vacancies can reduce crack resistance rendering devices less reliable or they can trigger the formation of phases that improve ...

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In living tissue, blood moves along capillaries, which possess micro-sized pores and are arranged in a dense organized network to create slow flow and large surface areas for nutrient transfer.

The bi-modal surface texture way appears to have a positive effect on a range of responses in a rat model system including inflammation, blood vessel growth (angiogenesis), and bone tissue ...

Inspired by the film that forms on warm milk, researchers have developed a novel method for fabricating 2D ionogel membranes.

Researchers have developed best-practice guidelines for evaluating the performance of radiative-cooling materials.

Worldwide, over two billion people lack reliable access to clean water. One potential solution to this pressing issue works a lot like a sponge, soaking up clean water while leaving contaminants ...

Poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) foams and PLGA/titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticle-filled composite foams (porosity > 90%) were produced by thermally induced solid–liquid phase separation (TIPS) ...

Using light and a catalyst, researchers have been able to produce a soft and stretchy version and a hard and rigid version of the same polymer.

The purpose of the ENSM Award is to recognize an outstanding scientist in the field of energy storage materials and devices who has made a significant contribution and whose work shows significant ...

Wearable technology has exploded in recent years. Spurred by advances in flexible sensors, transistors, energy storage and harvesting devices, wearables encompass miniaturized electronic devices worn ...