New biocompatible material that stiffens when it is stretched and changes colour in the process might be used to make better medical implants
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A new 3D interconnected framework consisting of ceramic nanofillers made using a nanostructured hydrogel template does not aggregate
Read article: Composite polymer electrolyte helps improve Li-ion batteries
Carbon sheet can be produced on a wide variety of substrates and even materials such as food, cloth and paper
Read article: Laser-induced graphene for ‘edible electronics’
Tiny suction cups could also improve semiconductor manufacturing
Read article: Octopus-inspired adhesive could heal wounds
Self-assembly technique could lead to better optoelectronic devices
Read article: Block copolymers form moiré superstructures
Certain shapes of capillary cannot keep liquid contained, however narrow they are
Read article: Liquid flow in capillaries contradicts conventional wisdom
Technique could be used to simulate interactions between living cells
Read article: Ultrasound creates 2D arrays of droplets
Illuminated polymer tubes could replace pumps in labs-on-a-chip
Read article: Light pushes liquid uphill
Tunable layers shield brain from shear forces
Read article: New helmet material could protect against glancing blows
Peter Barham describes the science of molecular chains
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