Materials science

A breakthrough method for detecting mirror-image molecules with incredible sensitivity promises transformative applications in medicine and chemistry.

A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.

An innovative thin film coating that controls how much light is absorbed over a wide range of viewing angles can revolutionise optical technologies.

A groundbreaking method to incorporate copper into graphene-like coordination polymers (GCPs) can unlock exciting possibilities for electronics, energy storage and materials science.

Using an innovative approach, researchers discover how special metal blends remain exceptionally strong and flexible in extreme environments such as those in jet engines and nuclear reactors.

Researchers developed a novel approach for ‘growing’ crystals to create miniaturised devices for optical technology applications.

A new fuel cell technology using novel nanoparticles promises a powerful and reliable alternative to commercial catalysts for fuel cells.

In a medicinal chemistry breakthrough, scientists develop a precise and efficient method of creating chiral sulfones for safe and effective medicines.

The structural order of multi-metal alloy catalysts influences their capacity to boost the efficiency of chemical reactions in renewable energy systems.

New high-resolution chemical insights reveal novel opportunities for making plastic production greener, more cost-effective and more efficient.

Researchers pioneer new pathways towards miniaturised electronics with a scalable, high-efficiency liquid-printing technology for semiconductor manufacturing.

A confluence of computational modelling and machine learning helps researchers overcome barriers to complex alloy design.