5+ hour, 30+ min ago  (409+ words) With the flip of a switch, NYU scientists harness light to program how particles interact and assemble Image: Steven van Kesteren NYU scientists are using light to precisely control how tiny particles organize themselves into crystals. Their research, published in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (293+ words) CIBs hold great promise due to their electrochemical window comparable to that of LIBs and their abundance on Earth. However, they have struggles, particularly in achieving efficient cation transport and maintaining stable cycling performance. These obstacles currently limit the competitiveness…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (330+ words) Researchers from Tohoku University and collaborating institutions have established a structural blueprint for deploying 3D COFs in electrocatalysis, opening new routes toward sustainable nitrate management and decentralized ammonia synthesis. The work was published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A on…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (795+ words) Getting rid of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. This group of 15,000 human-made chemicals doesn't break down naturally, leaching into soils and waterways and accumulating in the environment. High levels of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (722+ words) The sheen of satin, the subtle glints of twill, the translucence of sheer silk: Fabric has long been difficult to render digitally because of the myriad ways different yarns can be woven or knitted together. Now, Cornell researchers, in partnership…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (252+ words) The Flexible Smart Gripper can flexibly grasp soft, fragile or irregularly shaped items with electric current controlling fabric stiffness. The Remote Emulation Haptic Finger Glove can accurately replicate the surface textures and tactile hardness of different objects. Prof. Tao explained…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (261+ words) CatDRX: An AI-Powered Model for Catalyst Discovery "What makes CatDRX different is how it learns. Instead of only focusing on the catalyst structure, it also considers the entire reaction environment," explains lead author, Ohue. "One key strength of CatDRX is…...