A new recipe, or design guidelines, for a self-strengthening muscle-like hydrogel has been developed through strategic integration of computational, information, and experimental research. The ...

A National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) research team has succeeded in substantially improving the cycling performance of a lithium metal battery by developing a mechanically very strong ...

A recent article published in the Polymer Journal presented research on enhancing the mechanical properties of gel electrolytes and their application in lithium (Li) secondary batteries. The study ...

A research team has succeeded in developing a non-flammable gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) that is set to revolutionize the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by mitigating the risks of thermal ...

From 3D polymer gel dosimeters to improved device calibration and innovative X-ray methods, radiation dosimetry is becoming more precise and patient-focused. International collaborations are setting ...

In response to the demands of electrochromic devices, the advantages and designs of the corresponding multifunctional integrated gel polymer electrolytes were discussed. Through reviewing the ...

For many people with diabetes, managing their blood sugar levels requires daily insulin shots — but now, scientists have invented a new polymer-based gel that can deliver insulin through the skin ...

Given the important role wind power plays in the transition to net-zero, it is absolutely critical that windfarms are maintained to an excellent standard. Otherwise, damaged wind power assets may ...