Mechanical properties

Polymer film spun out from plant proteins

Researchers have created a sustainable polymer film by assembling plant proteins into materials that mimic spider silk on a molecular level.

3D printed graphite structures

New route to creating complex architectures from graphite powder

Researchers stick to natural approach for novel adhesive

Inspired by the natural adhesives of mussels and barnacles, researchers have developed their own natural adhesive from fibrous silk proteins.

Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China becomes subsidized open access

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Optimal route to lighter, stronger carbon fiber composites

Researchers have enhanced the strength of carbon fiber composites by simultaneously optimizing the orientation and thickness of the fibers.

Island retreat not always good for stress

A printing pattern often used in metal 3D printing to decrease residual stress, known as island scanning, can sometimes produce more stress.

Network effect turns seaweed into 3D-printable gels

Researchers have produced strong and flexible 3D-printable gels by merging micro- and nano-sized networks of alginate from seaweed.

Composites Part C: Open Access added to Scopus