Materials Science comment, February 2016

Novel titanium alloy produces infection-resistant implants

A novel titanium alloy with tantalum and copper can produce surgical implants that kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections.

Recyclable nanosheets as high-performance barrier material

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

Recent advances in ground-breaking conjugated microporous polymers-based materials, their synthesis, modification and potential applications

Making batteries last longer with a little help from soap

New type of electrolyte extends the life of lithium metal batteries

Towards strength–ductility synergy through the design of heterogeneous nanostructures in metals