Chemistry & Materials

8+ hour, 22+ min ago   (115+ words) In this interview with Interesting Engineering, Ore Energy's Aytac Yilmaz reveals how storing energy for days could transform the grid. Aytac Yilmaz (CEO. Ore Energy) on iron-air technology, lithium-ion limits and renewable energy storage Wind and solar power are becoming…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago   (353+ words) Recently, twisted bilayer photonic crystals (TBPhCs) have been used as moiré-based optical platforms, supporting twist-tunable chiroptical and polarization-dependent responses. A periodic moiré supercell exists only for commensurate twist angles, whereas conventional supercell approaches are not directly applicable to incommensurate structures....

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (404+ words) Zirconia’s high dielectric constant shields the cell from electrical fluctuations and prevents charge buildup. Tandem solar cells stack a perovskite top layer over a standard silicon base to capture more sunlight than regular panels. Yet engineers have long hit a…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (428+ words) The conventional analysis of casing deformation relies on engineering logging, analytical models, or repeated finite element modeling and simulation for different wells or field restricts, which may involve high costs, simplifying assumptions, and low computational efficiency. To improve casing deformation…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago   (421+ words) Apple vinegar is a functional ingredient rich in acetic acid; however, its incorporation into powdered food products is limited by its volatility, acidity, and heat sensitivity. This study investigated the spray-drying microencapsulation of apple vinegar using inulin and palatinose as…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago   (245+ words) Ammonia is a common nitrogenous pollutant frequently detected in surface waters and wastewater effluents, where elevated concentrations can cause eutrophication and pose risks to aquatic ecosystems and water quality. For these reasons, advancing efficient and sustainable ammonia removal technologies remains…...

3+ hour, 18+ min ago   (476+ words) A new approach tests whether cheaper sodium-ion batteries can fit existing designs without costly changes to their systems. Lithium-ion batteries are currently the backbone of modern energy storage that powers everything from your smartphones to electric vehicles, but their high…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (1103+ words) A superconducting qubit followed a nanomechanical resonator from its one-phonon state to the ground state, revealing a discrete jump while also exposing the readout's own back-action. By Lab Report · Edited by Lachlan Brown Published September 20, 2026 · How we edit A ringing…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago   (360+ words) And does it matter if your phone heats up? Does wireless charging deplete battery health? Does it matter that your smartphone feels warm while charging? The short answer to both is yes, but for most people, the optimal balance between…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (406+ words) invites research students and postdocs to write for us. We have two article types that are reserved for ECRs -- Journal Club and Tools of the Trade. The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology celebrates 100 years of quantum mechanics, but…...