Was built a quadrupedal self-healing robot, that detects damage and stops moving until it finishes to self-repair.
Category: Materials
3D priting of nanostructures
New materials can be 3D printed, to create many nanostructures and improve materials’ resistance without increasing weight.
Organic solar panels
Organic solar panels are photovoltaic panels of third generation. They can greatly increase the competitiveness of solar energy.
Changesite-(Y), the new mineral discovery on the Moon
On the samples brought by the Chinese probe Chang’e 5, was found a new mineral, received the name Changesite-(Y).
“Rainbow”, the first rare earth maglev train
China has built a maglev train that uses permanent magnets made of rare earth for levitation.
Carbon nanotubes: what are they?
The carbon nanotubes are another carbon allotropic form, they have many interesting properties and promise many applications.
The first integrated laser
Was built an integrated laser in a lithium niobate substrate, for applications in telecommunications.
Self-healing materials for robots
Researchers developed self-healing gelatinous materials with salt, to be used in manipulator robots.
Skin effect: what is it?
The skin effect appears in transmission lines that transport alternate current. This effect’s cause is explained in this post.
New paint reflects 98.1% of light
A new formula for white paint got a reflectivity record, allowing to save energy with air conditioner and improve thermal isolation.