Redefining the mechanisms of stress corrosion cracking for materials in energy generation and industrial systems.
Simple fluid-driven nanoparticle catch-and-release process directs repair of cracks with debris from the damage.
Ultrafast X-rays track how associated pairs of atoms find new locations when triggered by light.
Low-power ultraviolet light manipulation of superconductivity may lead to next-generation quantum devices.
Penetrating X-ray mapping technique measures atomic character of crack propagation, which could lead to tougher metals.
A new path is identified to keep lithium in its place during battery discharge, benefitting efforts to design better energy storage options.
Knowing how to assemble a porous architecture from proteins able to morph from one shape to another could benefit filtration, other applications.
Infusion of a specialized gel throughout a protein structure produces highly expandable crystals that could find use in energy conversion and filtration.
Discovery of novel polymers with extreme stretching, vibration suppression, and self-healing.
New self-supporting composite metal material doubles the volumetric energy and achieves fast charging rates in batteries.
Metal-organic frameworks designed with a topology-guided approach show higher efficiency than commercial benchmarks.
Scientists discover an unexpected source of new materials, with potential for energy applications.
