Cost analysis of carbon fiber recycling reductions in environmental impact compared with virgin carbon fiber production.
2 May 2018Cordelia Sealy
A novel technique for inducing a composite material to become stiffer and stronger when exposed to UV light could find use in future military rotorcraft.
26 April 2018
Polyurethane/black phosphorous composite is a biodegradable, remotely trigged shape memory polymer.
26 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
Find out about the winners of this year's Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids.
23 March 2018
Hybrid electrode material enables fast ion conduction through continuous ceramic fibers, flexibility, and ability to use polymer roll-to-roll processing.
1 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
A novel material made of liquid-metal particles embedded in a rubbery elastomer can stiffen by up to 300% when subjected to mechanical stress.
28 February 2018
Computer models show that the right mix of hydrogen bonds is critical for producing polymer and cement composites that are strong, tough and ductile.
12 February 2018
By employing graphene girders as physical supports, scientists have been able to replace graphite with silicon in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries.
8 February 2018
‘Dual-mode’ radiative thermal management textile can provide both warming and cooling.
2 February 2018Cordelia Sealy
Ordering C-S-H mesocrystals using polymeric binder creates strong and flexible hybrid material.
1 February 2018Cordelia Sealy
A novel 3D printing method can yield unprecedented control over the arrangement of short fibers embedded in polymer matrices.
29 January 2018
Incorporating hexagonal boron nitride between layers of calcium silicate should produce a tough, durable ceramic that is resistant to heat and radiation.
29 January 2018
A nanostructure made from a fluoropolymer and metal oxide materials allows thin-film transistors to operate with unprecedented stability.
25 January 2018
Read our latest series and find out about materials science researchers in New Zealand and Australia.
12 January 2018
Novel bioactive nanocomposite hydrogel based on hyaluronic acid and self-assembled bisphosphonate-magnesium nanoparticles facilitates bone regeneration.
5 January 2018Cordelia Sealy
A novel model derived from more than 400 computer simulations of natural composite materials can help scientists develop synthetic versions.
28 December 2017
Scientists have developed a technique for combining carbon nanotubes with ceramics and polymers to form novel composite materials.
15 December 2017