5 h. ago Developing materials for stellar performance in fusion power plants

Zoe Fisher, a doctoral student in NSE, is researching how defects can alter the fundamental properties of ceramics upon radiation.

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5 d. ago Superelastic alloy that functions in extreme temperatures could aid space exploration

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a titanium-aluminum (Ti-Al)-based superelastic alloy. This new material is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the unique superelastic capability to function across a broad temperature range—from as low as -269°C, the temperature of liquid helium, to +127°C, which is above the boiling point of water.

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6 d. ago Bioinspired lattice design offers new possibilities for construction and safety

Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT University engineers have developed a new material with remarkable compressive strength and stiffness that could improve architectural and product designs.

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8 d. ago Novel system optimizes the electrical, thermal and mechanical behavior of 3D printed materials

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with the University of Oxford, Imperial College London and the BC Materials research center in the Basque Country, has developed an innovative computational model that makes it possible to predict and improve the behavior of multifunctional structures manufactured using 3D printers. This breakthrough, recently published in the journal Nature Communications, opens the door to new applications in sectors such as biomedicine, soft robotics and other branches of engineering.

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2 w. ago Enhanced cathode materials could expand electric vehicle driving range

A research team has advanced cathode materials, a key component of electric vehicle batteries. Their findings could usher in a new chapter in the development of high-capacity high-safety lithium-ion battery materials. Their paper is published in the journal ACS Nano.

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2 w. ago Innovative mortar blend uses recycled plastic to enhance insulation and cut waste

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hopes this new building material could reduce heating and cooling bills while being environmentally friendly.

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3 w. ago AI is transforming the search for new materials that can help create the technologies of the future

From the bronze age to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the discovery and development of new materials has been a driving force in human history. These novel materials have helped advance technology and shape civilizations.

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3 w. ago Cleaning up critical minerals and materials production, using microwave plasma

With technology developed at MIT, 6K is helping to bring critical materials production back to the U.S. without toxic byproducts.

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