But not the dangerous kind you might imagine. In the Laboratory of Photonic Materials and Fiber Devices (FIMAP) at EPFL’s ...

A team of researchers has discovered a new way to make valuable industrial chemicals from propylene using a common, low-cost ...

Researchers have developed the world’s first metallic gel, a heat-resistant material that could transform next-gen energy ...

Using a technique called thermal drawing, they created a stretchable electronic fiber that combines strength, flexibility, and stable electrical performance. Thermal drawing is a process normally used ...

EPFL researchers have engineered a fiber-based electronic sensor that remains functional even when stretched to over 10 times ...

Liquid metal embedded with dormant bacterial spores forms a living conductor that heals itself, resists oxidation, and boosts ...

Metals have been highly valued for their exceptional electrical conductivity for a considerable time. However, their inflexibility has traditionally excluded them from the competition to create ...

Liquid metal controlled by low voltage reversibly switches color and infrared response in nanoscale surfaces, enabling low power reflective displays, sensors, and optical security features.

Scientists at EPFL have reimagined 3D printing by turning simple hydrogels into tough metals and ceramics. Their process allows multiple infusions of metal salts that form dense, high-strength ...