Composites news

Nanocomposite cathode for Li-ion batteries

Layered polymer composite helps create better battery interphase

A polymer composite containing graphene and nanoparticles can produce a more stable solid-electrolyte interphase in lithium metal batteries.

Lobster inspires soft but strong body armor

underbelly of lobsters could hold clue to developing a tough, strong and flexible material for body armor and other applications

Double-helix structure helps polymer stay strong

Researchers have discovered that a high-strength polymer called PBDT has a rare double-helix structure.

Meta material silencer

Silencing MRI machines, jet airplanes and loudspeakers

Hybridization offers novel twist for 2D semiconductors

Physicists have discovered that placing 2D semiconductors on top of each other and twisting them causes the emergence of novel hybrid properties.

Influence of the mechanical cutting process on the microstructure of SiC/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composite

Study of the effect of cutting process on the microstructure of different SiC-based constituents found in SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites.

Perspectives on the materials research landscape

Two new reports, now available for download.

Getting more fiber with polymer-coated metal core

Getting more fiber with polymer-coated metal core

Getting more fiber with polymer-coated metal core

Getting more fiber with polymer-coated metal core

Graphene foam toughens up in a composite

Infusing graphene foam with materials such as plastic, rubber and cement produces tough composites with a wide range of possible applications.

Breakthrough in 3D-printed self-healing soft materials

3D-printed materials manufactured quickly and with improved durability and longevity

Ruthenium-based nanocomposite catalyst better than platinum at splitting water

A ruthenium-based catalyst shows markedly better performance than commercial platinum catalysts at splitting water for hydrogen production.

Shape memory polymer responds to biological activity

photothermal two-component shape memory polymer responds to enzymatic biological activity

Wood has clear advantage for energy efficient buildings

antimony-doped tin oxide nanoparticles improve environmental durability and heat retaining properties of transparent wood

Graphene and white graphene join forces to take the strain

Combining graphene and white graphene in a ceramic should produce a material that alters its conductivity when subject to different types of strain.

Stretchable, rubbery electronics carried away by carbon nanotubes

Researchers have shown that adding carbon nanotubes to a rubbery polymer semiconductor can increase its carrier mobility.

Sandwiched lithium nanocomposites

Sandwiched lithium nanocomposites by one-pot process