Graphene has been called “the wonder material of the 21st century.” Since its discovery in 2004, the material—a single layer...

Plastic pollution presents a global challenge that must be solved. In particular, packaging accounts for 30-50% of the total plastic...

Sensors enable us to monitor changes in systems of all kinds. Credit: Lehigh University Sensors enable us to monitor changes in...

An international collaborative study that features researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU), presented a new method for growing ultra-long and...

Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity with zero resistance when they are cooled below a certain critical temperature. They...

Decarbonization of automobiles not only requires a shift from gasoline engines to electric motors, but also quality steel parts that...

This study investigates the cononsolvency mechanism of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM), which is soluble in pure methanol (MeOH) and water but insoluble...

Nanoparticles (NPs) are often used to reduce environmental pollution by targeting harmful chemicals in soil and water that are released...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Move over, graphene. There’s a new, improved two-dimensional material in the lab. Borophene, the atomically thin...

A metal alloy composed of niobium, tantalum, titanium, and hafnium has shocked materials scientists with its impressive strength and toughness...