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Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Aerogel Frameworks Achieve Enhanced Terahertz EMI Shielding via MXene/Cellulose Nanofibrils
EurekAlert! (Beijing Forestry University研究紹介) China Overview Beijing Forestry University researchers have developed 3D-printed aerogel frameworks with bio-inspired staggered cellular structures that significantly enhance terahertz el... -
Osaka Metropolitan University Uncovers Ionic Transport Paths in All-Solid-State Batteries, Boosting Performance
Asia Research News (Osaka Metropolitan University研究紹介) Japan Overview Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have elucidated key mechanisms for enhancing ionic conductivity in solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries... -
Nonlinear Coherent Transport in 2D Thermal Metamaterials: A Quantum Computing Perspective on Solitons and Topological Defects for Advanced Thermal Management
arXiv Global Overview A preprint explores nonlinear coherent transport in 2D thermal metamaterials, linking it to solitons, topological defects, and quantum computing for novel thermal management. The study reveals how geometry, nonlinea... -
Flexible Vibrotactile Interface for Immersive Metaverse Interaction Achieves High-Fidelity Haptics by Overcoming PVDF Limitations
ACS Publications (ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces) USA Overview Researchers have developed an innovative flexible piezoelectric vibrotactile interface for immersive metaverse interactions, addressing the low output displacement and we... -
Pyroelectric Materials Endure Extreme Pressure: Advancements for Medical Devices and Sensing
PatSnap Eureka Global Overview A technical analysis examines the stability and performance of pyroelectric materials under pressure, crucial for medical devices and scientific instrumentation. Pyroelectric materials, which change spontan... -
Advanced Dielectric Resonators Employ Multiphase Ceramics and Metamaterials for Ultra-Stable Frequencies
PatSnap Eureka Global Overview A technical analysis highlights material innovations in dielectric resonators for frequency drift mitigation, with multiphase ceramic systems and metamaterial-inspired structures emerging as key solutions. ... -
Peking University Unveils Octopus-Inspired Underwater Robot with Ultra-Fast Stiffness Tuning for Zero-Energy Transport
EurekAlert! (Peking University研究紹介) China Overview Peking University researchers have developed an octopus-inspired underwater gripper robot featuring ultra-fast stiffness tuning capabilities. This innovative device integrates shape ... -
First-Principles Study Reveals Stacking-Dependent Thermoelectric Transport in Layered Sc2Si2Te6
arXiv Global Overview Layered semiconductors offer a promising platform to balance the Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity—critical metrics for thermoelectric materials. This paper utilizes first-princi... -
Harvard Develops 3D Printed Artificial Muscles: Shape-Shifting Filaments Bend and Twist on Demand
VoxelMatters (Harvard University研究紹介) USA Overview Harvard University researchers have developed a groundbreaking 3D printing technique for artificial muscle-like filaments that can bend, twist, and stretch on demand in response to t... -
Al and Ga Doping Elevates Thermoelectric Performance in Si-Rich Higher Manganese Silicide, Reaching ZT of 0.36 at 773K
ACS Publications (ACS Applied Energy Materials) USA Overview A new study reveals that Al and Ga doping significantly enhance thermoelectric properties in Si-rich higher manganese silicide (HMS) through carrier engineering. Ga and Al act ...
