Materials science

A new computer modelling approach lends a hand with designing lighter, sturdier aircraft components from next-generation composite materials.

A new photonic device offers a hybrid metasurface design that produces brighter, tuneable light emissions for applications in quantum computing and sensing.

A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.

Inspired by sponges and trees, a novel hydrogel design paves the way for a new generation of multi-functional electronic soft sensors.

Researchers successfully prove the existence of an optical phenomenon that paves the way for compact yet ultrasensitive hydrogen sensors.

Simple tweaks in the microstructure of 3D-printed aluminium alloys add exceptional mechanical and thermal properties for semiconductor and aerospace applications.

Understanding how microscopic voids grow and merge under stress helps predict material failure, improving safety in industries such as aerospace.

By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.

A new wearable sensor continuously detects key chemical biomarkers directly from the skin, circumventing more invasive clinical methods.

A new cost-effective electrochemical method to create single-atom catalysts could provide a boost for future battery technologies.

A new iron-based electrode material keeps lithium ions flowing freely in lithium-ion battery systems, boosting their capacity for energy storage.

Improving the efficiency and lifespan of aluminium-ion batteries may lead to more sustainable, cost-effective energy storage solutions.