Ceramics, ceramicized metals, ceramic coatings, and PEEK are becoming promising materials as an alternative option to CoCr.
By Grant Webster
7 Oct 2026
Using AI and robotic automation, researchers are transforming materials discovery, achieving unprecedented speeds in identifying and testing new materials. But is it delivering on its promises?
Growing concerns about lithium supply chains, raw material costs, resource concentration, and sustainability have accelerated the search for alternative battery technologies to meet the world's expanding energy demands.
By Grant Webster
25 Sep 2026
A University of Surrey research team deliberately retained crystalline water in batteries and found that it improved electrochemical performance, opening new possibilities for sodium-ion batteries and electrochemical desalination technologies.
By Grant Webster
19 Aug 2026
Wild yeast in brewing transforms beer, enabling the creation of nutritionally enhanced drinks through natural fermentation.
By Grant Webster
4 Aug 2026
We look at how microplastics found in bottled water raise concerns about production processes and highlight the need for improved filtration and quality control.
By Grant Webster
30 Jul 2026
Advancements in PFAS remediation focus on mechanochemical techniques that promise the complete destruction of these chemicals and the enhanced recycling of fluorine.
By Grant Webster
2 Jul 2026
Nanoscale control in materials science enables precise atomic arrangements. Its understanding has driven innovations in smart coatings, quantum materials, and programmable matter.
Inside the Findings That Shaped Materials Science takes a closer look at some of those turning points - the ideas, lab innovations, and breakthroughs that shifted the way we study and use materials. In today's piece, we take a closer look at the invention, or first understanding, of polymers and their power.
By Atif Suhail
25 May 2026
Battery recycling is becoming critical to electrification. This article explains the main recycling methods, recoverable materials, and the challenges of scaling them.