Materials
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ResearchDesigner copper complexes offer route to cheaper organic LEDs
New material cuts out precious metals
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ResearchMechanochemical simulations surprise with crystals behaving like putty
Inaugural picture of what happens when materials are bashed together reveals unexpected level of molecular transfer
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ResearchSmart textile uses sweat as switch to keep wearer cool or warm
Material becomes more porous and can dissipate infrared radiation in response to moisture
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ResearchSelf-growing polymers repair themselves when fractured
Double-network approach creates materials that mimic biological systems
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ResearchAntenna can power devices by harvesting ubiquitous wifi signals
Device could be used to run medical implants and wearable electronics
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ResearchPrinter uses light to carve 3D sculptures out of liquid
CAT scan-inspired printer produces whole objects in seconds
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ResearchHydrides come within a whisker of room temperature superconductivity
High pressure lanthanum superhydride sets a new critical temperature record, validating theoretical predictions
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ResearchCooking chemistry has a taste for making glue
Adhesive made from soy with Maillard reaction could replace formaldehyde glue in furniture
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ResearchDroplets retain crystal-like structure while sliding on vertical substrate
Surprising properties of soft material may have significant impact on polymer physics