Unusual chiral quantum state in a topological material
Chirality — the property of an object distinct from its mirror image — has long captivated scientists across biology, chemistry, and physics. The phenomenon...
New Self-Healing Polymer Never Before Seen at Any Scale
Material scientists at Texas A&M have developed a dynamic material that self-heals after puncturing by changing from solid to liquid and back.
What if there...
Recycling your bulletproof vest in a microwave reactor
Twaron and Kevlar are brand names for aramid fibers, which are as strong as steel yet much lighter. They are used to make bulletproof...
In extreme conditions, heat does not flow between materials
Discovery reshapes our understanding of heat transfer in extreme materials, with implications for inertial confinement fusion and high-energy-density science.
Over 200 years ago, the famous...
UVA Team Solves a Nearly 200-Year-Old Challenge in Polymers
UVA Researchers Defy Materials Science Rules With Molecules That Release Stored Length To Decouple Stiffness and Stretchability
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of...
Conduit and Duct Support Material Solutions Built for Underground Durability
Interstate Advanced Materials delivers conduit and duct support system material solutions designed for durability and long-term performance in demanding underground and outdoor environments. These...
Antimicrobial Panels Revolutionize Sanitation in Controlled Environments
Maintaining hygiene and durability in controlled environments is critical. Palclad® Pro HYG PVC wall cladding panels offer a seamless, antimicrobial surface ideal for clean rooms, medical...
Van der Waals Open Frameworks: A New Era in Porous Material
Van der Waals forces, once deemed too weak for structural integrity, have been shown to create stable, highly porous frameworks with exceptional thermal resilience...
Polymers with Flawed Fillers Boost Heat Transfer in Plastics
In the quest to design the next generation of materials for modern devices – ones that are lightweight, flexible and excellent at dissipating heat...
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...
