In recent times, scientists have produced a wide range of smart materials known as “mechanoresponsive materials” (MRMs), which respond to mechanical stimuli through fluorescence, coloring, self-healing, and even self-strengthening.
In the contemporary world, synthetic polymers abound these are extended molecular structures meticulously crafted by scientists to serve a multitude of purposes.
Ternary organic solar cells (TOSCs) have recently had their material modified by researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), who have reached efficiencies similar to those of their conventional solar cell cousins.
Vat photopolymerization (VPP) is a popular option when compared to other three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques because of its high efficiency, sizable build envelope, low cost, and wide range of material options.