Sensors: Smart blenders use a network of sensors to detect things like the weight of ingredients, and when the job is done ...

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) can help extend the range of electric cars using a range of fuels, and run stationary power ...

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology. Of ...

Understanding smart materials is vital for advancing adaptable technologies, forming the foundation for breakthroughs in robotics, automation, and biomedical devices. This area of study explores the ...

A newly engineered crystal that can “breathe” oxygen may transform clean energy technologies, from fuel cells to smart windows and electronics.

These smart materials, seemingly the stuff of science fiction, are fast becoming a reality, and a raft of European Union (EU) initiatives aim to turn cutting-edge construction materials into real ...

Such materials have been widely explored for applications in bioengineering and biomedicine, including drug delivery, biosensing, bioimaging and tissue engineering.

Engineers have developed a smart material that could significantly enhance energy efficiency for indoor space cooling. The new thermochromic polymer blend has an estimated lifespan of 60 years and ...

The field of orthodontics is experiencing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Smart materials and innovative devices are at the forefront, promising enhanced patient ...