Nanomolding usually refers to a top-down fabrication method by which a formable or
moldable material is shaped using a mold of nanoscale dimensions. Nanomolding is the …

Nanoporous (np) metals have generated much interest since they combine several
desirable material characteristics, such as high surface area, mechanical size effects, and …

Plasmonic metals demonstrate significant potential for solar steam generation (SSG)
because of their localized surface plasmon resonance effect. However, the inherently …

Electrochemical water splitting requires efficient water oxidation catalysts to accelerate the
sluggish kinetics of water oxidation reaction. Here, we report a promisingly dendritic core …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies have unparalleled advantages in constructing
piezoelectric devices with three-dimensional structures, which are conducive to improving …

Nanoporous metal materials with many potential applications have been synthesized by a
chemical dealloying approach. The fabrication of nanoporous metal nanoparticles (NPs) …

A major challenge in the field of water electrolysis is the scarcity of oxygen-evolving catalysts
that are inexpensive, highly corrosion-resistant, suitable for large-scale applications and …

Solar steam generation (SSG) is a promising technology for the production of freshwater that
can help alleviate global water scarcity. Nanostructured metals, known for their localized …

There are still many scientific and engineering challenges that need to be addressed before
a true sustainable hydrogen economy can be realized. Three of these challenges include …

Metallic muscles made of nanoporous metals suffer from serious drawbacks caused by the
usage of an aqueous electrolyte for actuation. An aqueous electrolyte prohibits metallic …