In an article recently published in the journal Frontiers in Materials, researchers reported the fabrication of a superhydrophobic and eco-friendly coating of aluminum oxide/polydimethylsiloxane (Al2O3@PDMS) composite with mechanical robustness using PDMS, Al2O3 nanoparticles (NPs), and a spray coating method.
By Surbhi Jain
7 Feb 2022
QUT researchers are part of an international group who have explored ways in which organic transistors are being developed for use as wearable health sensors.
Understanding the structural properties of molecules found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory has always been the bread and butter of materials scientists.
In the chemical industry, the selective cleavage and oxidation of carbon–hydrogen (C–H) bonds, called "oxidative C–H functionalization" is an essential step in the production of many solvents, polymers, and surfactants, as well as intermediate compounds for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
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Carbon capture and storage has been proposed as one of the key technologies in fighting climate change.
By Reginald Davey
4 Feb 2022
Sustainable, low-carbon fuels are a focus of research into reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact of the global aviation industry.
By Reginald Davey
4 Feb 2022
Phycocyanin pigments are vital for multiple industries, having various important commercial applications.
By Reginald Davey
4 Feb 2022
In a pre-print article posted to the journal The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, researchers reported the preparation of different nanocomposites, namely Al-10Cu/2.5Al2O3, comprised of 2.5% alumina, 10% copper, and varying graphene (GN) weight ratios up to 1.5% by using a combination of powder metallurgy technique and hot rolling secondary process.
By Susha Cheriyedath
4 Feb 2022
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Materials, researchers from Sweden investigated the sensitivity of products made of super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) with unified number system (UNS) code SDSS UNS S32750 under test conditions identical to natural environments and with no simulated thermal aging.
By Chinmay Saraf
4 Feb 2022
This article is based on a review paper on the use of magnesium (Mg)-based alloys in orthopedic surgery, which is openly accessible in the journal Materials.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
4 Feb 2022
A family of nonprecious metal derivatives capable of catalyzing fuel cell reactions nearly as well as platinum, at a much less cost has been discovered by Cornell University chemists.
In a pre-print article posted to the open-access journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the use of metal-organic framework (MOFs)-based nanomaterials against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
By Susha Cheriyedath
4 Feb 2022
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Portfolio, researchers developed a novel tandem solar cell (TSC) made up of flexible metal halide perovskite (ABX3) and silicone.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
4 Feb 2022
Engineers from the University of Delaware (UD) have shown a method to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using a unique electrochemical system run with hydrogen.