Composites news, June 2017

Alumina matrix protects sensitive perovskite quantum dots

A new type of alumina-based inorganic nanocomposite can protect perovskite quantum dots against air, sunlight, heat and water.

2016 Journal Impact Factors released

Latest metrics show strong increases for the Materials Today family.

Materials and Design and HardwareX team up to showcase open hardware in scientific research

Find out more about the collaboration between HardwareX and Materials and Design journals.

Cracking the secrets of nacre

Nacre, or mother-of-pearl, is a natural material with hard and soft components that attains high stiffness, strength, and fracture toughness.

Graphene oxide makes rubber stronger

Graphene oxide can crosslink and reinforce rubber in a single easy step to improve mechanical properties.

Novel lithium-ion battery can heal itself to last longer

A novel silicon nanoparticle composite material for battery anodes could lead to more reliable and longer-lasting batteries.

Library makes the search for crystal structures easier

Martian bricklayers

Compacting Martian soil simulant to measure feasibility of brick-making on the Red Planet.