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Flexible nylon film generates electricity from compression
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (942+ words) PhD researcher Robert Komljenovic holds the tough and flexible nylon film developed at RMIT University that generates electricity when bent, pressed or compressed. (CREDIT: Will Wright, RMIT University) A thin sheet of nylon does not look like much on its…...
Metal Hydride Compressor Using Hydrogen Heat Transfer
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (825+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement set to revolutionize hydrogen technology, researchers have unveiled a metal hydride compressor concept that ingeniously employs hydrogen as a heat transfer fluid. This novel approach promises to address some of the long-standing challenges associated with hydrogen…...
Researchers create a new “impossible” material: a hybrid of glass and plastic
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (307+ words) The substance offers the possibility of permanently repairing cracks or defects using nothing more than a hair dryer. Researchers at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands have developed a new material that was previously unimaginable. With its distinctive amber color,…...
Russia MIPT Scientists Develop Visible-Light Photocatalysts Achieving 90% Water Purification in 150 Minutes
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (182+ words) MOSCOW Researchers at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed a new class of visible-light-activated photocatalysts capable of purifying contaminated water using natural Addressing Solar Spectrum Limitations Femtosecond Laser Ablation Synthesis The process involves directing femtosecond laser pulses…...
New Program Empowers Next Generation of Scientists with Safer Chemistry Tools
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (841+ words) A groundbreaking initiative is bridging the gap between the classroom and the chemical industry. DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ " A groundbreaking initiative is bridging the gap between the classroom and the chemical industry. NextGenChem, a new educational program…...
Why lithium metal batteries fail—and how mechanics may hold the key
14+ hour, 35+ min ago (659+ words) Funding informationThis project has received funding from The Swedish Electricity Storage and Balancing Centre, The Swedish Energy Agency and Wallenberg Wood Science Center. The work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22479067). Markos D1 Breaks social media…...
She Discovered Radium But Did THIS — Now Cancer Patients Owe Her Everything!
15+ hour, 39+ min ago (89+ words) During her research, Curie introduced the term "radioactivity" to describe the emission of these invisible rays. Working with Pierre Curie, she carefully examined different minerals to understand their properties. In 1898, the couple identified two previously unknown elements: polonium, named after…...
'There’s still plenty of life left in lithium-ion battery technology': researchers make gel electrolyte breakthrough that could boost EV range and safety
19+ hour, 54+ min ago (688+ words) Greater energy density and reduced costs are touted Researchers at the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science claim to have developed a new gel electrolyte that will help stabilize anode-free lithium-ion batteries. This should improve the safety and…...
New biodegradable material gets stronger in water and could one day replace plastics
21+ hour, 47+ min ago (528+ words) Javier G. Fern'ndez (left) and Akshayakumar Kompa (right) holding a sample of the material at the IBEC laboratories. (CREDIT: Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)) That trait, which makes a coffee lid or a fishing float so useful, also turns plastic…...
Advances and applications in medical coating materials: a comprehensive review
22+ hour, 34+ min ago (1776+ words) Part of a Research Topic 3 Functional classification and research progress of medical coatings 4 Emerging trends in medical coating materials 5 Clinical translation and studies 6 Challenges and outlook Front. Chem., 20 February 2026 1. Heart Center, Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China…...