Coal reveals a sophisticated side: Dirty carbon could be used to make a variety of useful devices
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 07:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Tar, the everyday material that seals seams in our roofs and driveways, has an unexpected and unappreciated complexity, according to an MIT research team: It might someday be useful as a raw material for a variety of high-tech devices including energy storage systems, thermally active coatings, and electronic sensors.