Adding a very small amount of graphene to rubber films can increase both their strength and elasticity by up to 50%.
ultra-lightweight, biocompatible aerogel has been created from graphene oxide and a polymer
Wellbores drilled to extract oil and gas can be reinforced with a mixture of graphene nanoribbons and a thermoset polymer.
A new bio-glass that can mimic the shock-absorbing and load bearing qualities of cartilage provides a novel material for implants.
Researchers have demonstrated how an informatics-based adaptive design strategy can accelerate the discovery of new materials with targeted properties.
hydrogel ‘skin’ emits light and senses pressure when stretched
advance in electrospinning produces three-component core/shell nanocomposite fibers for drug delivery
energy efficient process uses bacteria to produce bone-like porous CaCO3-based composites
Researchers have developed a liquid-metal-filled organogel composite with high electrical conductivity, high stretchability and self-healing properties.