Metals and alloys news, August 2011

Discovering new materials with 3D printing

Researchers have developed a 3D-printing method for producing novel materials by mixing multiple aerosolized nanomaterial inks.

Fourth-generation biomedical materials

Metal substrate boosts perovskite solar cells

Placing a perovskite on a layer of metal or alternating layers of metal and a dielectric material can greatly increase its light-conversion efficiency.

Mechanochemical preparation of single atom catalysts for versatile catalytic applications: A perspective review

Novel catalyst adds a tang to carbon capture

A novel catalyst with a low proportion of copper is able to convert captured carbon into acetic acid with great efficiency and selectivity.