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Researchers Show It’s Possible to Teach Old Magnetic Cilia New Tricks

January 20, 2025 Guest Blog Comments Off on Researchers Show It’s Possible to Teach Old Magnetic Cilia New Tricks

Magnetic cilia – artificial hairs whose movement is powered by embedded magnetic particles – have been around for a while, and are of interest for applications in soft robotics, transporting objects and mixing liquids. However, existing magnetic cilia move in a fixed way. Researchers have now demonstrated a technique for creating magnetic cilia that can be “reprogrammed,” changing their magnetic properties at room temperature to change the motion of the cilia as needed. […]

Research & Development

Materials Scientists Report New Method to Maintain the Aqueous Stability of Organic Semiconductors Without Compromising Their Electronic Performance

October 15, 2024 Guest Blog Comments Off on Materials Scientists Report New Method to Maintain the Aqueous Stability of Organic Semiconductors Without Compromising Their Electronic Performance

In the ever-evolving field of materials science, the quest for improving the stability and performance of organic semiconductors has become increasingly crucial. The instability of organic semiconductors can lead to performance degradation in devices like organic photovoltaic cells, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and flexible electronics. […]