Carbon products, January 2015

Graphene sheet gives boost to lithium-oxygen batteries

Researchers have developed a special type of porous graphene sheet for use as a cathode in lithium-oxygen batteries.

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.

New Impact Factors for Materials Today Journals

Making magnesite much faster for CO2 sequestration

Making magnesite much faster for CO2 sequestration.

Nanostructured toe pads keep frogs from slipping

Why don’t tree frogs slip off wet leaves? The answer lies in their sticky toe pads, which are made up of a mixture of hard and soft materials.