Materials Science comment, February 2013

Recyclable nanosheets as high-performance barrier material

New nanosheets for electronics, energy storage, and health and safety applications

New 3D-printing system can watch itself print with multiple materials

A new 3D inkjet printing system can work with a much wider range of materials by using computer vision to monitor the printing process.

Making batteries last longer with a little help from soap

New type of electrolyte extends the life of lithium metal batteries

High-entropy alloy: challenges and prospects

New artificial silk beats spiders at their own game

Using amyloid silk hybrid proteins, researchers have created fibers that are stronger and tougher than some natural spider silks.