Materials
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Scientists discover self-healing powers of pure gold
Below melting temperature annealing property could lead to robust MEMS.Read more → -
Virginia Tech engineers discover how to 3D print high-performance polymer
Aromatic polymer's molecular structure makes it difficult to produce in any format other than thin sheets, but the team found a way to 3D print the material.Read more → -
UWashington team develops fast, cheap method to make supercapacitor electrodes
Engineers at the University of Washington developed a process for manufacturing supercapacitor electrode materials that meet stringent industrial and usage demands.Read more → -
Engineers develop super strong material for IIoT sensors
Johns Hopkins team creates nickel alloy that conducts electricity and withstand high temperatures as an alternative to silicon sensors.Read more → -
New 3D printing technique using silicone paste expands tech applications
The NCSU technique combines water with solid and liquid forms of silicone into a pasty ink that can be fed through a 3D printer.Read more → -
UBC engineers create brawny concrete using recycled tires
Shredded tire fibres significantly boost common building material's crack resistance.Read more → -
Engineered material for body armour inspired by conch shells
According to MIT researchers Conch shells have a really unique, three-tiered structure, making it extremely durable and resistant to fracture.Read more → -
Bamboo provides optimal design for lightness and rigidity
Researchers found that the spatial distribution of fibers in hollow bamboo cylinders is optimized to reinforce flexural rigidity.Read more → -
High Performance Polymeric Material
Oxford Performance Materials OXFAB–Ni offers the same weight & strength as high performance aluminum alloys and effective shield against radiation.Read more → -
Researchers develop environment-adapting material inspired by sea worms
The material has the texture of a gel yet offers mechanical resistance and consistency and can adapt to changing environments.Read more →
