Researchers formed stable vortex knots in chiral nematic liquid crystals and used electric pulses to reversibly fuse and split them into different knotted forms. (Nanowerk News) The knots in your ...

IKO is accepting sample requests for an innovative lubricant that ends the compromise that engineers often struggle with when choosing conventional lubricants in vacuum applications like semiconductor ...

Scientists have crafted a visible form of a “time crystal,” a strange phase of matter that moves in endlessly repeating patterns when illuminated. Using liquid crystals similar to those in phone ...

Abstract: In this letter, we propose a new structure for liquid crystal reflectarray (LCRA) aimed at improving response time. In LCRA, liquid crystal (LC) serves as a phase-tunable material that can ...

Unlike traditional robots, which rely on rigid motors, gears, and pumps, soft robots use pliable materials that allow them to bend, stretch, and interact safely with humans and delicate environments.

The global Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP) market is poised for remarkable growth, projected to expand from USD 2.0 billion in 2025 to USD 6.6 billion by 2035, reflecting a robust compound annual growth ...

A breakthrough from researchers in China could soon turn the windows in our homes, offices, and skyscrapers into quiet energy generators, offering a futuristic glimpse into the possibility of ...

Scientists at Rice University found a new way to make liquid crystals from boron nitride nanotubes. Instead of using acids or polymers to disperse the nanotubes, they used a common surfactant and ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: First theorized in 2012, time ...

Adapted from an article run in CU Boulder Today by Daniel Strain A team led by RASEI Fellow Ivan Smalyukh has discovered a new type of liquid crystal that exists in perpetual, rhythmic motion, ...