Metals and alloys journal articles, Volume 14, Issue 4 (April 2011)

New catalyst uses platinum atoms to split water on the cheap

By dispersing single atoms of platinum on a sheet of molybdenum sulphide, researchers have developed an inexpensive catalyst for splitting water.

Structure evolution of layered transition metal oxide cathode materials for Na-ion batteries: Issues, mechanism and strategies

Nickel and gold combine for thermoelectric effect

Researchers have shown that an alloy of nickel and gold displays particularly promising thermoelectric properties.

Glass forming by metallic mixtures becomes clearer

Researchers used computer simulations to model the effects of elemental composition on the glass-forming ability of metallic mixtures.

NICE coating lights up medical devices

NIR dye-polymer fluorescent coating helps surgeons visualize medical devices in the body