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A superfluid freezes and breaks the rules of physics

Physicists have watched a quantum fluid do something once thought almost impossible: stop moving. In experiments with ...
Tech Xplore

A programmable, Lego-like material for robots emulates life's flexibility

Mechanical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a proof-of-concept method for programming mechanical properties ...
Interesting Engineering

Lego-like mechanical blocks let robots reprogram stiffness and swimming paths

Duke engineers created solid blocks that can reprogram stiffness on demand, enabling robots to change motion without ...
IEEE

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Mechanical Properties of Ag–Cu Supersaturated Solid Solution for High-Density Interconnect Application

Abstract: With the rapid advancement of the integrated circuit industry, electronic packaging technologies have played a pivotal role in shaping the modern information society. The relentless drive ...
Oak Ridge National Lab

Binder Effects on Processing, Mechanical Properties, and Performance of Thin Sulfide Solid-State Electrolytes

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) offer enhanced safety and energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries by replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with solid-state electrolytes (SSEs ...
IEEE

Two-Step Spin Coating Method: Revealing the Effect of Thermal Annealing Temperature on the Properties of Hybrid Perovskite Solid State Solar Cells

Abstract: In this work, perovskite solar cells were created using a two-step spin coating procedure. The perovskite solar cells were thermally annealed between 90 and 120 °C in order to ascertain the ...