Lubricating oils and lubricants are essential for the design and development of machines and devices. Chromium nitride (CrN) coatings are capable of reducing friction between essential parts; scientists have studied the properties of different CrN coatings in order to identify those with the best wear-reducing properties.
By Benedette Cuffari
13 Oct 2021
Learn more about the need for advanced compression press technology for rubber vulcanization.
A wood-based packaging solution, developed by Holmen Iggesund, one of the largest producers of premium fiber-based paperboard in Europe, demonstrates how three-dimensional formable products, such as cups and trays, can be made from a sustainable plastic alternative.
AZoM speaks to Professor Nigel Browning from the University of Liverpool about the importance of electron microscopy development and how it aids the continuous search for clean energy, conversion, storage and transmission application materials.
By Laura Thomson
13 Oct 2021
Owners and specifiers often need to create durable structures within a tight budget. This article describes some options for protecting steel structures from corrosion for several years whilst avoiding costly stripping and repainting schedules.
By Nick Farmilo
12 Oct 2021
AZoM speaks with Professor Quan Zhou, the head of the Robotic Instrument group in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, School of Electrical Engineering, Aalto University, Finland. In their study, Professor Quan Zhou and his team of researchers analyzed naturally occurring phenomena in an attempt to replicate the formation of complex structures.
By Bethan Davies
11 Oct 2021
Mother of pearl, which is also known as nacre, is a material of astonishing strength with characteristic pearl-like iridescence. This material is inspiring new material developments across industries.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
11 Oct 2021
Novel research has synthesized 3D-printable composite inks by incorporating nano-clay and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in epoxy. The addition of two-dimensional nanomaterials such as CNTs enables 3D-printed materials to adapt to an external stimulus which allows them to have different characteristics including thermal and electrical conductance.
By Marzia Khan
11 Oct 2021
This article discusses the generation of high purity refractory metals and alloys for challenging the aerospace and defense industries.
Pultrusion is the method of producing continuous lengths of reinforced polymer structures using a pulling system.