Characterization

Polymer scaffold makes bone cells feel at home

Scaffold consisting of freeze-dried conductive PEDOT:PSS supports survival, growth, and differentiation of osteogenic precursor cells.

Ultracold atoms in a laser lattice reveal secrets of superconductivity

Using ultracold atoms, researchers have discovered an intriguing magnetic behavior that could help explain how high-temperature superconductivity works.

Scientists use laser to forge 3D pyramid from graphene

Researchers have shown how laser light can be used to forge graphene into 3D objects such as a pyramid.

Bandgap of novel four-component alloy can span visible spectrum

Scientists have discovered a two-dimensional alloy with an optical bandgap that can be tuned by the temperature used to grow the alloy.

Surface texture keeps katydids on the hop

Frictional, structural, and mechanical studies of hind leg femur-tibia joint of katydids reveals novel antifriction and antiwear properties.

Introducing Materials Science Research at Heliyon

Pull don’t push for silk production

A new study shows that animals spin silk by pulling rather than pushing it out of their bodies, which could improve the processing of synthetic materials.

Plasma treatment for improving cell biocompatibility of a biodegradable polymer scaffold for vascular graft applications

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Nickel-based alloys can reduce salt corrosion in solar power plants

New research shows the potential of using nickel-based coatings to mitigate corrosion by molten salts in concentrating solar power plants.

Scientists unwrap the beneficial role of oxidation in hydrogen storage

A thin layer of oxidation on graphene-wrapped magnesium nanoparticles can enhance rather than hinder their hydrogen storage.