Microstructure
Dynamic molecular arrangements shaped by light
5 Jul 2024A breakthrough approach integrates light-responsive molecules into polymers to advance biomedical applications.
Safer landing for jet engine alloys
30 Jun 2023By revealing how a high-performance aerospace alloy deforms under stress, a new computational model creates opportunities to improve its design and broader industrial usage.
Helping metals survive the cold
22 Apr 2022Materials scientists unlock novel chemical processes for manufacturing durable cold-resistant alloys.
Finding a premium blend
2 Apr 2019In shape memory alloys, the right combination of crystal grains can achieve high strength and still retain memory
In control with hydrogels
17 Nov 2015Microstructured hydrogels can negate the problem of premature release when used as drug delivery systems
Extremely repellent surfaces
17 Feb 2015A computational technique reveals how tiny pillars affect the condensation of vapor onto a surface
The small stuff matters
31 Jan 2012Understanding the molecular properties of polyelectrolytes gives unprecedented control over responsive polymer microstructures
At the cutting edge
10 Nov 2009Experiments with a tiny diamond cutting tool reveal how different materials respond to micro-machining