Best practices in imaging biological samples

Novel MOF fabric can deactivate both biological and chemical threats

Researchers have developed a composite fabric, incorporating a metal-organic framework, that can deactivate both biological and chemical threats.

Swell new microscopy method captures true state of battery layer

Researchers have produced the first high-resolution images of the solid-electrolyte interphase in its natural squishy state.

Novel process produces diamond nanothreads to order

Researchers have developed a novel process for predicting and guiding the ordered creation of strong yet flexible diamond nanothreads.

MAXimising the lubricity of shape-memory polymers

Addition of titanium carbide-based materials significantly reduces friction and wear

Biodegradable plastics: from product to end-of-life

Korean researchers investigate degradation of commercial materials in soil and seawater

Fabrication using ‘programmed’ reactions

New technique produces 3D atomic maps of advanced alloys

Using an advanced imaging technique, researchers have mapped, for the first time ever, the 3D atomic coordinates of medium- and high-entropy alloys.

Space materials: the final frontier