Inspired by the dynamic color-changing properties of squid skin, researchers have developed a method to manufacture a heat-adjusting material that is breathable and washable and can be integrated into flexible fabric. The composite material operates in the infrared spectrum and consists of a polymer covered with copper islands.
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Batteries: Modeling Tomorrow’s Materials Today
Which factors determine how quickly a battery can be charged? This and other questions are studied by researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with the help of computer-based simulations.
TU Delft researchers discover new ultra strong material for microchip sensors
A material that doesn’t just rival the strength of diamonds and graphene, but boasts a yield strength 10 times greater than Kevlar, renowned for its use in bulletproof vests.
Eco-friendly bamboo potential mainstream construction material after researchers make break through
Scientists at the University of Bristol have successfully used screws as connectors in bamboo without splitting the material.