15+ hour, 53+ min ago  (180+ words) The researchers discovered that at room temperature, these molecules self-assemble into tiny circular nanostructures called nanodisks. These nanodisks display an optical property that enables them to interact with polarized light in a distinctive way (chiroptical activity). Upon heating, the nanodisks…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (397+ words) This illustration depicts comb-like aggregations of zwitterionic groups forming high-mobility pathways for ions in a newly developed polymer electrolyte that could have huge implications for solid-state batteries and other energy technologies. The challenge of ion transport in solid-state batteries Polymers…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (512+ words) Credit: Ting Zhou, Shuting Zhu, Xuechuan Li, Xing Wang, Ruzhen Huang, Wenyi Dong, Zilong Zhao & Hongjie Wang A newly engineered biochar material could offer a powerful and low-cost way to remove toxic pollutants from wastewater, according to a new study…...

5+ hour, 25+ min ago  (213+ words) The 2026 Materials Postgraduate Research Conference brought together students, staff, and researchers for a day of insight, discussion, and celebration of cutting-edge materials science. The conference offered a showcase of the department's vibrant postgraduate community, with students presenting their latest research…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago  (1491+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement within the realm of inorganic chemistry, researchers at Rice University have unveiled a pioneering method to activate dioxygen with f-block metals, specifically neodymium. This achievement signifies a transformative step toward expanding the capabilities of lanthanide chemistry,…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (421+ words) Credit: Chuchen Zhang, Shuwen Zhao, Qilan Huang, Jianqiao Liu & Qianru Zhang Antibiotic contamination in water is a growing global concern, threatening ecosystems and human health. Now, researchers have developed a novel biochar-based nanocomposite that can efficiently remove the widely used…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (320+ words) Remediation of uranium-contaminated water and soil by biochar-based materials: a review Credit: Xinni Xiong, Juan Liu, Tangfu Xiao, Ke Lin, Yaole Huang, Pengyuan Deng, Haiyao Hu & Jin Wang Uranium contamination is an urgent environmental challenge with serious implications for ecosystems…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago  (245+ words) Researchers from Fuzhou University have announced a significant breakthrough in energy storage technology, developing a novel dual-crystal-phase manganese dioxide (Mn O) cathode that dramatically improves the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). By engineering a unique interface between two…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago  (1303+ words) By Matt Badiali'Posted April 9, 2026 Imagine a metal so rare that if it were an eye color, only 36 people would have them'in whole world. Now, imagine it is incredibly useful for aerospace technology. The element is named rhenium. Before 1905, it was…...

14+ hour, 26+ min ago  (203+ words) European Innovation Council Operando and In-situ Characterisation for Advanced Materials in Energy and Electronics This event, co-organised by the Innovative Advanced Materials Initiative (IAM-I), the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) aims to strengthen the…...