(Top left) Photograph of a transparent polymer composite synthesized by dispersing core@multi-shell upconversion nanoparticles in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymer. (Right) Photographs of various ...

Investigating the impact of microstructure on the mechanical and shock-absorbing properties of these composites is crucial for advancing the design of materials that can effectively safeguard ...

A new kind of 3D display could take the form of an acrylic cube with an image inside, which can be erased and rewritten to easily. The new technique can be used to make 2D, 3D and even animated images ...