Rice researchers lay groundwork for designer hybrid 2D materials
New platform opens paths to custom compounds for electronic and quantum applications
Some of the most promising materials for future technologies come in layers just...
Engineer Reinvents Ceramics with Origami-Inspired 3D Printing
University of Houston Origami-Inspired Ceramics Bend Without Breaking
In a breakthrough that blends ancient design with modern materials science, researchers at the University of Houston...
Colorful silicone that could conduct electricity
Previously only thought to be insulating, a shift in the angle between silicon and oxygen atoms creates a highway for an electrical charge
A newly...
Material could make indoor temperature control more energy-efficient
Rice engineers’ new ‘salty blend’ makes it easier to cool off
Rice University researchers have developed a smart material that adjusts its transparency with changes...
Beehive Industries, ORNL are advancing aerospace additive manufacturing
When Jonaaron Jones started his master’s degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, his mentor invited him to visit the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or...
Ultrathin non-stick coating revolutionizes injection molding
The new UltraPLAS coating developed by Fraunhofer researchers has proven to be a ground-breaking solution to the challenges of primary forming processes. This advanced...
Living Plastic Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. Researchers led by the University of California San Diego have developed...
Ultra-thin semiconductor fibers turn fabrics into wearable electronics
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NTU Singapore scientists develop ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that turn fabrics into wearable electronics. Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed...
Indian Mold Builder Opens First US Plant Near Cincinnati
VasanthaTech, a subsidiary of India’s Vasantha Group, will build high-cavitation molds for the medical and packaging markets.
Indian Mold Builder Opens First US Plant Near...
3D Printing Mimics Metals
Additive manufacturing combines with metallurgy to design strong, lightweight materials.
3D Printing MimicsMetals: Astronauts on the International Space Station have had access to an orbiting...
