Materials science

By uncovering how conventional metals interact with novel semiconductors, researchers achieve a breakthrough in nanoscale circuitry for ultra-low temperature quantum electronics.

A close look at an additive manufacturing technique for titanium alloys reveals how tiny process variations can shape high-performance components.

Controlling when a protective layer stops growing in lithium-ion batteries may be more beneficial than modifying its composition during formation.

A new fusion chemistry approach could make some of the toughest industrial plastics recyclable, with tuneable features for different applications.

A closer look at a popular catalyst for green fuels and chemicals reveals the hidden relationships between its atomic-level structure and catalytic performance.

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.