Rice University researchers have found that fracture-resistant “rebar graphene” is more than twice as tough…
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Materials science is the interdisciplinary study of the properties, structure, and performance of materials—from metals, ceramics, and polymers to nanomaterials and biomaterials. It combines principles of physics, chemistry, and engineering to understand how atomic and molecular structures determine a material’s behavior and functionality. Researchers in this field design and synthesize new materials for advanced technologies, including semiconductors, batteries, renewable energy systems, quantum devices, and medical implants. By exploring phenomena such as superconductivity, self-healing materials, and metamaterials, materials science drives innovation across industries and shapes the future of sustainable energy, electronics, and manufacturing.
In the last several years, 3D printing with plastics has advanced rapidly. Now, a team…
Nanokirigami has taken off as a field of research in the last few years; the…
Block copolymers (BCPs) have been of great interest to researchers in recent years. These nanostructured…
The inner workings of high-power electronic devices must remain cool to operate reliably. High internal…
Fabrics that resist water are essential for everything from rainwear to military tents, but conventional…
Many current and future technologies require alloys that can withstand high temperatures without corroding. Now,…
New technique could improve electronics’ energy efficiency by removing the microscopic flaws usually formed during…
Nanoscientists at Northwestern University have developed a blueprint to fabricate new heterostructures from different types…
A group of scientists led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science…
For their work on a soft robotic system that can lift more than 200 times…
Rutgers University-New Brunswick engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that walks underwater and grabs…
A simple retinal prosthesis is being developed in collaboration between Tel Aviv University in Israel…
Diamond is well-known as the strongest of all-natural materials, and with that strength comes another…
UConn researchers have created a biodegradable composite made of silk fibers that can be used…
MIT engineers have developed a continuous manufacturing process that produces long strips of high-quality graphene.…
The pull-up, an exercise dreaded by most, answers a basic question: are your muscles strong…
A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections…