A new tri-lab consortium in the US will aim to design new solid-state materials for storing hydrogen gas.
21 October 2015
Using a new concept for designing catalysts, scientists have developed a more effective platinum-based catalyst for fuel cells.
20 October 2015
A new initiative is looking to develop entropy-stabilized alloys able to withstand extremely high temperatures.
20 October 2015
Bimetallic catalysts don't always need a core-shell structure but can be produced by covering the core in distinct patches of metal.
19 October 2015
Scientists have uncovered a design rule that allows the creation of peptide-like nanosheets that are larger and flatter than any biological structure.
16 October 2015
4D printing technology that creates complex self-folding structures
15 October 2015Laurie Donaldson
Scientists have discovered that the electronic properties of organic semiconductors differ where they interface with other materials.
13 October 2015
A novel materials-by-design approach can lead to the development of nanocellulose materials with better mechanical properties.
9 October 2015
Scientists have measured the behavior of individual atoms in dielectric materials when exposed to an electric field.
8 October 2015
A new polymeric fuel additive for jet engines can reduce the intensity of post-impact explosions.
8 October 2015
problem dendrites in batteries dealt with by heat
7 October 2015Laurie Donaldson
Optical invisibility cloaks could increase the efficiency of solar cells by guiding sunlight around objects that cast a shadow on the cells.
6 October 2015
1 October 2015Zara Preston
Materials Today now invites researchers to propose projects that fit within the scope of the Grand Challenge.
1 October 2015Baptiste Gault