Full-text search Fulltext search 22 Resultate Material transforms from flexible to rigid on command A material inspired by chainmail can transform from a foldable, fluid-like state into specific solid shapes. Videos show growth of butterfly wings The findings could help develop new functional materials. Waterproof textiles, for example. Or construction materials for self-cleaning buildings. Salty gel could extract water from desert air MIT engineers have developed a super-absorbent material that can soak up a record amount of moisture from the air - even in desert-like conditions. New coating against bacteria An international research team led by the University of Fribourg has developed a new antibacterial coating. On coated surfaces, the bacterial population is reduced by up to 10,000 times within five minutes. Paper-thin solar cell turns any surface into a power source MIT engineers have developed ultra-light fabric solar cells that can quickly and easily turn any surface into a power source. With gold against steamed-up glasses Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a coating for eyeglasses that heats up lenses with sunlight. The invention is intended to prevent them from fogging up. Cheap raw material for smartphones and solar cells Whether for smartphone screens or solar cells: Precious metals such as iridium or ruthenium are in high demand. Researchers from Basel have developed a cheaper and less toxic alternative. Artificial nacre takes on a load-bearing role Researchers have developed a new building material that indicates dangerous internal deformations: by glowing. With the increasing use of lightweight construction - for example in aircraft construction - this is a great advantage. Germicidal textiles for hospitals A new process developed by Swiss researchers makes textiles germicidal. In future, this could be used to coat curtains in hospitals.
