The same researchers who pioneered the use of a quantum mechanical effect to convert heat into electricity have figured out how to make their technique work in a form more suitable to industry.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have found out about the secret behind the toughness of deer antlers and how they can resist breakage during fights.
Glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRPs) are advanced composites that are stiff, light, durable, strong materials that can be shaped flexibly and used to build huge load-bearing structures. A new study, utilizing data logged from sensors on a GFRP structure at the 2016 Serpentine Architecture Programme held in London, has found that stresses can be observed from real advanced composite structures.
At Composites Europe in Dusseldorf, Germany (November 29 – December 1) Hexcel will be promoting composite materials for Automotive, Wind Energy and Recreation markets and launching new products and technologies to support customers in their quest for better performance and faster processing.
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the U.S., which makes for a perky population — but it also creates a lot of used grounds. Scientists now report in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering an innovative way to reduce this waste and help address another environmental problem.
A highly breathable material with the ability to give protection against biological agents has been created by a group of researchers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as part of the work aiming at protecting soldiers from chemical and biological threats.
Have you ever wondered why a spider's web does not droop in the wind or fling back like a trampoline? According to a new study by an international group of scientists, the answer to this lies in the physics of a 'hybrid' material produced by spiders.
Ford’s all-new supercar, the carbon-fiber-bodied Ford GT, will further improve the driving and handling experience by offering next-gen carbon-fiber wheels. This new car is the company’s second Ford Performance vehicle featuring carbon fiber wheels, followed by the introduction of the world’s first mass-produced carbon fiber wheel application as a standard component on the 2015 Shelby® GT350R Mustang.
A novel 3D-printing process called selective separation sintering (SSS), has been developed by an engineer from the University of Southern California (USC). The process has won the first prize in the NASA In-Situ Materials Challenge, due to its breakthrough application in the construction of physical structures in space.
A new study from North Carolina State University researchers finds that novel light-weight composite metal foams (CMFs) are significantly more effective at insulating against high heat than the conventional base metals and alloys that they’re made of, such as steel. The finding means the CMF is especially promising for use in storing and transporting nuclear material, hazardous materials, explosives and other heat-sensitive materials, as well as for space exploration.
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