The high specific surface area and the excellent mechanical, electrical, optical and thermal properties of graphene make it an attractive component for high-performance stimuli-responsive or ‘smart’ ...

A group of new smart materials has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of fuel burn in jet engines, cutting the cost of flying. The materials, which could also reduce airplane noise ...

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart manufacturing initiatives are accelerating the creation of new technologies, transforming global manufacturing. Like most innovation, competitive ...

ADELPHI, Md. -- How is it smart materials are getting smarter? That is what scientists are discovering. Army and Naval scientists have demonstrated a new class of solid-state phase change material for ...

When designing contemporary restroom solutions, for both residential and various commercial settings such as corporate, commercial, public, and hospitality purposes, different approaches can shape the ...

So-called "acoustic metamaterials" are specifically designed to control and manipulate sound waves, usually for the purpose of dampening or transmitting sound. But such an acoustic device can only ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market research report released by Technavio, the global piezoelectric smart materials market is expected to accelerate at a CAGR of over 13% during ...

The valence of Mn changes from 4 to 3 under various conditions The white color in white LEDs is usually achieved by exciting a yellow phosphor with blue light. However, the color rendering index with ...

Research collaboration: Smart Materials Research Center is a research collaboration whose article contributions are accrued to its participating partner institutions. Identify research insights to ...

Xiaoyue Ni is creating wearable technology that goes beyond just tracking your steps, for everything from pregnancy to sleep patterns In honor of Women’s History Month, Duke celebrates the researchers ...