When stretched or deformed, shape memory polymers return to their original shapes after heat or light is applied. These materials show great promise for soft robotics, smart biomedical devices and deployable space…
Janus graphene opens doors to sustainable sodium-ion batteries
In the search for sustainable energy storage, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology present a new concept to fabricate high-performance electrode materials for sodium batteries. It is based on a novel type…
Scientists create “Thermal switches” using Graphene Foam to dynamically moderate the heat of electronic devices
Performance of the Electronic devices that use Lithium-ion batteries will start to degrade in extreme Heat or Cold conditions. Electric Cars also face this problem. Researchers from Purdue University have found a…
MIT’s Inflatable robotic hand gives amputees real-time tactile control
An MIT-developed inflatable robotic hand gives amputees real-time tactile control. The smart hand is soft and elastic, weighs about half a pound, and costs a fraction of comparable prosthetics. Currently, most of…
Environmental Impact of Bottled Water Up to 3,500 Times Higher than Tap Water
The consumption of bottled water has been increasing sharply in the last years on a global scale. According to previous research, this trend can be partly explained by subjective factors like risk…