Materials chemistry podcasts

Biodegradable plastics: from product to end-of-life

Korean researchers investigate degradation of commercial materials in soil and seawater

Scientists create first organic/inorganic hybrid 2D material

Scientists have synthesized a novel organic/inorganic hybrid 2D material with promising electrical and magnetic properties.

New platinum-gold alloy most wear-resistant in the world

A novel platinum-gold alloy, 100 times more durable than high-strength steel, is believed to be the most wear-resistant metal in the world.

Quantitative and time-resolved detection of lithium plating on graphite anodes in lithium ion batteries

New glass material can protect against radiation damage in space

A new composite glass-based material can block UV light and withstand long radiation exposure times without falling apart.