Freely jointed systems could make responsive materials such as “soft diamond” that continuously rearrange themselves into new structures
Read article: DNA molecules help make reconfiguring ‘colloidomers’
New material transports excitons over length scales comparable to the optical absorption depth
Read article: Polymer nanofibre could help improve solar cells
New biocompatible material that stiffens when it is stretched and changes colour in the process might be used to make better medical implants
Read article: Chameleon-inspired polymers behave like skin
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
