Materials news, February 2010

New platinum-gold alloy most wear-resistant in the world

A novel platinum-gold alloy, 100 times more durable than high-strength steel, is believed to be the most wear-resistant metal in the world.

New material that cleans decontaminated water

‘Engineered living material’ that decontaminates pollutants from water

Ultrasound technology and biomaterials for precise drug therapy

‘Plug-and-play’ nanoparticles wear coat of many proteins

Researchers have developed modular nanoparticles that can be easily customized to target biological entities such as tumors, viruses and toxins.

New hydrogel gelatin patches that improve wound management

Dopamine-containing tissue adhesive gelatin hydrogels for wound management