#Scientists develop a biodegradable alloy for bone implants for fractures, osteoporosis and myeloma

“#Scientists develop a biodegradable alloy for bone implants for fractures, osteoporosis and myeloma” The head of the Hybrid Nanostructured Materials Laboratory at NUST MISIS Alexander Komissarov. Credit: Maria Brodskaya/NUST MISIS Material scientists from NUST MISIS and the University of Western Australia have presented an innovative bioresorbable alloy based on magnesium, gallium and zinc. The material…

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#Researchers discover unique material design for brain-like computations

“#Researchers discover unique material design for brain-like computations” The dynamic intercalation of a wide variety of organometallics in expandable van der Waals gaps of layered HfS2, provide a unique opportunity for reconfiguring the electrical and thermal properties of this materials. Credit: Dr. Sina Najmaei and Prof Chinedu Ekuma of Lehigh University Over the past few…

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#Vapor fix lifts up perovskite crystal performance

“#Vapor fix lifts up perovskite crystal performance” The new bromine vapor treatment enhances the transport properties of MAPbBr3 crystals. In this treatment, the researchers suspended the crystals above in a sealed container holding liquid bromine kept at room temperature. Credit: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license from reference one, 2020 Kirmani et al. A simple…

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#Researchers make next-generation, high-toughness battery component

“#Researchers make next-generation, high-toughness battery component” Research shows that graphene (rGO) can help prevent the propagation of cracks in ceramic materials used for battery electrolytes. Credit: Brown University A team of Brown University researchers has found a way to double the toughness of a ceramic material used to make solid-state lithium ion batteries. The strategy,…

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#Off the scales: Fish armor both tough and flexible

“#Off the scales: Fish armor both tough and flexible” Optical microscopy image of the cross-section of a carp scale showing a multilayered structure. Credit: Quan et al., Structure and Mechanical Adaptability of a Modern Elasmoid Fish Scale from the Common Carp, Matter Humans have drawn technological inspiration from fish scales going back to ancient times:…

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#Engineers advance insights on black phosphorus as a material for future ultra-low power flexible electronics

“#Engineers advance insights on black phosphorus as a material for future ultra-low power flexible electronics” Credit: ACS Black phosphorus is a crystalline material that is attracting growing research interest from semiconductor device engineers, chemists and material scientists to create high-quality atomically thin films. From the perspective of a 2-D layered material, black phosphorus shows promise…

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#Creating a non-toxic alternative to colored smoke

“#Creating a non-toxic alternative to colored smoke” Credit: imago images / Shotshop Colored smoke is increasingly employed as an element of spectacle in a broad spectrum of public events. However, the chemicals used for this purpose give rise to toxic by-products. LMU chemists have now developed a safe alternative. Colored smoke is an indispensable ingredient…

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