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Quantum Effect Boosts Triplet Energy Transfer by 300% in Quantum Dots via Proton Shuttling
ScienceDaily China Overview Researchers at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics have discovered a novel proton-assisted mechanism, 'Proton Shuttle-assisted Triplet Energy Transfer (PS-TET),' which dramatically accelerates triplet ene... -
SciTechDaily: New Method to Observe Chemical Reactions at Atomic Level, Caltech Device Controls Light with Light at Femtosecond Speeds
SciTechDaily USA Overview Scientists have proposed a novel method to observe chemical reactions at the atomic level in real-time, representing a groundbreaking advance in understanding reaction mechanisms. Separately, Caltech researchers... -
India’s Vimag Labs Patents Rare Earth-Free Software-Defined Electric Motor, Challenging China’s EV Supply Chain Dominance
Gulf News India Overview Indian startup Vimag Labs has secured multiple Indian patents for its 'Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM),' a software-defined electric motor eliminating the need for rare earth permanent magnets. This innov... -
SciTechDaily Reports 3D Thermal Cloaking Materials and Caltech’s Light-Controlled Light Device Breaking Speed and Flexibility Barriers
SciTechDaily USA Overview Scientists have developed an innovative 3D thermal cloaking material capable of protecting objects from extreme heat while also conducting heat effectively. Separately, Caltech unveiled a new device that control... -
International Team Achieves ZT of 2.03 at 873K in Chalcogenide Thermoelectric Materials, Enabling New High-Temperature Waste Heat Recovery
AMERICAN ELEMENTS® USA Overview An international research team has achieved an impressive peak ZT value of 2.03 at 873 K (approximately 600°C) in chalcogenide thermoelectric materials. This breakthrough demonstrates a novel approach for ... -
Berkeley Lab Leads 13 ‘Genesis Mission AI’ Projects to Accelerate Materials Discovery with AI-Driven Autonomous Labs
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory USA Overview Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is leading 13 new 'Genesis Mission AI' projects aimed at accelerating materials discovery through AI-driven autonomous labs. These pr... -
RMIT University Develops High-Efficiency Water Treatment Material for Rapid Microplastic and PFAS Removal
AZoM.com Australia Overview Researchers at RMIT University in Australia have developed an innovative water treatment material capable of rapidly removing invisible microplastics and certain PFAS compounds from water. This new material ac... -
Researchers Achieve Simple Optical Skyrmion Generation in Quantum Materials and Develop Self-Destructing Bioplastics with Engineered Bacteria
ScienceDaily USA Overview Scientists have discovered a remarkably simple method to create exotic optical skyrmions in atomically thin quantum materials, leveraging the 200-year-old Poisson spot phenomenon. Concurrently, new research demo... -
Functional Materials Weekly Report July 19, 2026
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ACS Paper: Catechol-Functionalized Amino Acid Copolymers Develop Bioadaptive Neural Electrode Coatings with Superior Adhesion and Biocompatibility
ACS Applied Polymer Materials USA Overview A study in ACS Applied Polymer Materials reports the development of bioadaptive neural electrode coatings based on catechol-functionalized basic amino acid alternating copolymers, demonstrating ...
