Mechanical properties news, June 2018

Functional groups can help carry the load

Scientists have discovered how the mechanical properties of MOFs relate to their structure, particularly the role played by functional groups.

Scientists probe how oxide scale forms on high-temperature alloys

Scientists have discovered that reactive elements and water combine to create a fast-growing, nanocrystalline oxide scale on high-temperature alloys.

New composite binder cements place in concrete

A new composite binder made primarily of fly ash, a by-product of coal-fired power plants, can replace Portland cement in concrete.

Metal and polymer combine to produce flexible conductive material

A new hybrid conductive material comprising liquid metal embedded in an elastic polymer can be bent and stretched at will.

Applications aplenty for new electrically conductive hydrogel

A novel composite made of hydrogel and a 2D material can conduct electricity, stretch by more than 3400%, self-heal and adhere to many surfaces.

New foam brings graphene into third dimension

Scientists have developed a simple way to produce a conductive graphene foam that they can shape into 3D objects such as battery electrodes.

Applied Materials Today achieves CiteScore of 9.9

Elsevier releases 2017 CiteScore values.

Elsevier 3D Printing Grand Challenge winners announced

Protein guides creation of synthetic enamel material

Researchers have developed a new way to grow mineralized materials that could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.

Listening to the health of granular materials

Scientists have shown they can predict the failure of granular materials such as gravel by monitoring naturally arising acoustic vibrations.

Water layers play unexpected role in novel energy storage material

Atomic force microscopy has revealed the role of atomically thin layers of water in an energy storage material called crystalline tungsten oxide dihydrate.