Oscillating loads at certain frequencies can lead to several-fold increases in the strength of composites that contain a molecular layer of ‘nanoglue’.
24 December 2018
Researchers have modified two enzymes so that they self-assemble to form a stable catalytic biomaterial that can be used in industrial production.
23 December 2018
Scientists have developed a blend of two polymers, one conducting and one insulating, that can conduct electricity at temperatures up to 220°C.
18 December 2018
Engineers have developed a method for making atom-flat sensors from 2D materials and then transferring them to curved surfaces.
18 December 2018
Congratulations to Prof M Stanley Whittingham.
16 December 2018Stewart Bland
Inspired by animal chirps, engineers have devised a faster and more accurate rheological technique for measuring the properties of soft materials.
14 December 2018
Scientists have used magnetic fields to create liquid crystal elastomers that can move in any direction in response to multiple types of stimuli.
12 December 2018
Scientists have developed a liquid crystal elastomer with auxetic properties, meaning it gets thicker when stretched.
12 December 2018
Echolocation for soft materials
11 December 2018David Bradley