Mechanical properties journal articles, Volume 12, Issue 4 (April 2009)

Scientists uncover the story behind ‘oobleck’

Scientists have uncovered the mechanisms that cause a mixture of cornstarch and water known as ‘oobleck’ to switch between a liquid and a solid.

Biodegradable plastics: from product to end-of-life

Korean researchers investigate degradation of commercial materials in soil and seawater

Novel materials for hydrogen storage

New amorphous material produces some strong string

By fabricating their newly developed amorphous material as tiny strings, researchers have been able to demonstrate its exceptional strength.

How does graphene self-fold?

Experimental study proposes mechanism for crumpled graphene formation