Artistic representation of a helical peptide polymer electrolyte with the macrodipole indicated by an arrow with positive and negative charges. Solid-state electrolytes have been explored for decades ...

Weaire–Phelan structures are one-of-a-kind 3D structures that effectively tile a space into equal volumes while using the least amount of surface area. So far, just two occurrences of Weaire–Phelan ...

The novel nanoscale network structure of these solid polymer electrolytes dramatically improved network mechanical properties, which was demonstrated to be critical to lithium dendrite resistance. The ...

Structure of solids and liquids is the study of the physical properties of matter in which there is a non-negligible interaction between the constituent atoms or molecules. While the atoms or ...

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative energy storage system ...

A joint research team succeeds in improving ionic conductivity using electrostatic interface of polymer electrolytes. As the demand for electric vehicles rises, interest grows for all-solid-state ...

Custom polymer structures can now be 3D printed inside living cells using laser-based fabrication, opening paths to intracellular sensors, cell tracking tags, and embedded microlasers.

Research teams from Lanzhou University, Shandong University of Technology, University of California, Irvine, and Hanyang University have published a comprehensive review on solid polymer electrolytes ...

Responsive polymers and smart materials adapt to stimuli, providing solutions to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and even ...