Half a century of metal testing aims to make Japan’s industries safe.
Stretchable devices could have a wide range of potential uses, from wearable health monitors to elastic solar cells to artificial skin.
Mimicking how the biological world arranges itself could help advance the next generation of nanomaterials.
A more systematic, data-driven approach could identify materials that can improve our energy use.
Research into porous films made via the condensation of humid air could lead to materials with applications ranging from medicine to photovoltaics.
Materials that harvest heat and turn it into electricity could lead to more cost-effective devices.
Nanomaterials that respond to cancer-specific stimuli show potential in the targeted delivery of treatments and imaging compounds, but many challenges remain.
3D printing shows potential for fabricating personalized ‘soft’ robotic hands and hearts. But challenges need to be addressed.
Developing 2D materials similar to graphene remains a challenge, but chemists are making progress — moving closer to smaller and faster electronics and photonics.
Opportunity to gain deeper insight into potential interaction between implants and body tissues through high-output benchtop screening.
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