Materials science

Researchers use computer simulations to uncover novel atomic configurations of layered materials used in electronics and energy storage.

New equations and methodology enable the uncertainty of porosity measurements to be evaluated in additively manufactured metals for safer, high-quality components.

Using novel dual-layered memristor designs, researchers solve processing speed and reliability issues faced by a promising new class of computing devices.

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.