Graphmatec develops 3D printable graphene filament
Swedish graphene nanocomposite materials developer Graphmatech, and Add North 3D, a manufacturer of desktop and industrial use 3D printer filaments, have teamed up to...
3-D printing to the molecular limit
New University of Nottingham research proves that advanced materials containing molecules that switch states in response to environmental stimuli such as light can be...
Synthetic biologists engineer world’s strongest biomaterial
It’s the most durable biological material you’ve never heard of: sporopollenin.
This naturally occurring polymer coats and protects individual grains of plant pollen, and it’s...
Interstate Plastics Seattle quality system is ISO certified to AS9120 & ISO9001
Interstate Plastics Seattle has established itself as a significant material distributor for aerospace industries with its newest Management System AS9120B certification from DEKRA Certification, Inc....
Light-warping properties of hyperbolic metamaterials
Manipulating light in a variety of ways—shrinking its wavelength and allowing it to travel freely in one direction while stopping it cold in another—hyperbolic...
Scientists use neutrons to look at boost thermoelectric efficiency
Neutron facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are aiding scientists in research to boost the power and efficiency of thermoelectric materials. These performance increases...
Stretchable metal-polymer bio-devices conductors
Researchers in China have made a new hybrid conductive material -- part elastic polymer, part liquid metal -- that can be bent and stretched...
New ID pictures of conducting polymers discover a surprise ABBA fan
The first ever detailed pictures of the structure of conjugated polymers have been produced by a research team led by Professor Giovanni Costantini at...
Polycarbonate Dock Building by Michael Green Architecture
Vancouver firm Michael Green Architecture has built a boathouse for storing racing shells and sails and monitoring maritime activity, with translucent walls and garage...
New material for next-gen flexible, stretchy electronics developed
Scientists have developed a hybrid conductive material – part elastic polymer, part liquid metal – that can be bent and stretched at will and...