Materials science

UChicago scientists invent material inspired by bone that can strengthen from vibration A gel material inspired by bone, which strengthens when exposed to vibration

UChicago scientists invent material inspired by bone that can strengthen from vibration

New research could boost a solar-powered fuel made by splitting water Metaphorical illustration of a field of molecules being examined by computers and also magnifying glass

New research could boost a solar-powered fuel made by splitting water

In step toward autonomous materials, researchers design patterns in self-propelling liquid crystals Brightly colored wavy patterns

In step toward autonomous materials, researchers design patterns in self-propelling liquid crystals

UChicago chemists invent way to customize compounds just a few atoms thick Ink in a vial

UChicago chemists invent way to customize compounds just a few atoms thick

A laser cutter could create new wave of bioelectronics Laser cutter

A laser cutter could create new wave of bioelectronics

Researchers discover that materials ‘remember’ past stresses as they age Side by side comparison of line drawings of different kinds of order

Researchers discover that materials ‘remember’ past stresses as they age

How a ‘vegetable ion’ helped scientists unlock theory behind transitions of materials Illustration of a physics phenomenon with four "wings" emanating from the center.

How a ‘vegetable ion’ helped scientists unlock theory behind transitions of materials

UChicago scientists create a ‘crystal within a crystal’ for new electronic devices Blue phase liquid crystals

UChicago scientists create a ‘crystal within a crystal’ for new electronic devices

Machine learning could help scientists invent flexible electronics Flexible electronics

Machine learning could help scientists invent flexible electronics

Tiny brushes that make surfaces slippery may not work as intended, study finds Polyelectrolyte brushes

Tiny brushes that make surfaces slippery may not work as intended, study finds