Nanomaterials news, May 2011

New technique produces 3D atomic maps of advanced alloys

Using an advanced imaging technique, researchers have mapped, for the first time ever, the 3D atomic coordinates of medium- and high-entropy alloys.

The mystery of the 1/f noise

Silk fibers come on strong in composites

Silk fibers from spiders and silk worms could prove an effective and novel reinforcement in biocomposites

Communications and proceedings

New members of the family now in press

Carbon nanotube film stops dendrites in their tracks

Scientists have shown that films of carbon nanotubes can effectively stop dendrites from growing from the anodes in lithium-metal batteries.