Long-range, three-dimensional alignment and stacking of multiple regions within biologically derived membranes.
Discovering how polymer organization on the molecular level affects electric charge movement in organic solar cells.
New microscopy with nanometer-sized resolution may bring revolutionary new understanding to energy storage technologies.
Small addition of rare earth element makes a big difference in converting heat to electricity.
Squeezing creates new class of material built from clusters of carbon atoms.
New microscopy method opens the door to understanding atomic-scale variations in chemistry and improved materials performance in solid oxide fuel cells.
High-efficiency compound semiconductor solar cells can now be printed on flexible, plastics.
Enzymes originating from marine sponges were intentionally altered to create a new enzyme that can make semiconductors in artificial cells.
Understanding how chemical vapors interact leads to better production equipment and increased lighting efficiency.
Overcoming a fundamental dilemma in making polymers that combine strength and toughness with spontaneous healing capability.
Current-carrying nanotubes heat up nearby materials but not themselves, indicating a new path to energy-efficient electronics.
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
