Materials science

In a comprehensive review, researchers explore how manufacturing defects can power up catalysts that transform carbon dioxide into alternative solar fuels.

A close look at the surface chemistry of thin films used in electronic devices reveals how air exposure affects their performance.

Safe for human cells but toxic to bacteria, fungi and viruses, a new strategy for sanitising surfaces could give us the advantage in the fight against pathogens.

An innovation in flexible light-emitting capacitor technology visualises biomolecules for next-generation healthcare devices..

Researchers take a deep dive into the current state of the art of iridium-based catalysts for green hydrogen production.

A new high-efficiency computational technique identifies optimal combinations of metals for stable alloys, fast-tracking the discovery process for materials engineers.

Researchers discover how to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by coating separators with graphene.

Electrospun scaffolds mirror the structural architecture of the skin’s dermis, creating a foundation to promote healing in chronic wounds.

Researchers assemble the first guide for making high-quality MXenes – synthetic materials with a wealth of untapped potential in energy storage and other industrial applications.

Researchers develop a faster, more efficient one-step method to uncover new advanced alloys for additive manufacturing.

Researchers create a new recyclable, eco-friendly class of plastics derived from natural sugar molecules to address the plastic waste crisis.

Artificial intelligence could help speed up the discovery and development of materials towards a greener future.