Most solid materials we rely on, from steel, to plastics and ceramics, are designed to have specific properties. Whether a material is soft and flexible, or stiff and tough depends on how molecules ...

Solid-state electrolytes have been explored for decades for use in energy storage systems and in the pursuit of solid-state batteries. These materials are safer alternatives to the traditional liquid ...

A visual breakdown of how humidity triggers a total structural overhaul in new peptide materials, moving from a stiff honeycomb (left) to soft layers (right) without losing material integrity. NEW ...