Polyoxometalates have been used to create hierarchical transition metal dichalcogenide structures at low temperature.
4D Printing: Smart Valves
Australian researchers report on a 4D-printed thermally active hydrogel valve, which can control the flow of water.
Drilling like lightning
A novel drilling procedure fragments rock with a high-voltage impulse that enables up to 30% lower drilling costs.
Advanced Optical Materials – November Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
ESCARGOT: A New Approach for Microfluidic Devices
Scientists based in the Netherlands and Spain have recently developed a two-step printed scaffold-removal method to fabricate intricate microfluidic devices.
Turning coke oven gas into baking powder
ThyssenKrupp and TU Berlin develop a process for eco-friendly conversion of process gases.
The future of aluminum
A positive future requires fresh thinking. The decision makers of today, tomorrow and what follows should be aware of the mega-trends of the future, and which opportunities and risks are involved in these trends. The 2015 European Aluminium Congress (EAC) provides the...
Special rolling techniques for improvement of mechanical properties of UFG metal sheets
A a comprehensive review of the application of several advanced rolling techniques to UFG/NG materials (pure metals, alloys and composites) is presented.
Alcoa to separate into two companies
The world’s third largest producer of aluminum Alcoa will split into two independent companies.
A new concept for hot-rolled weathering-DP steel
The new alloying concept exhibits a phase transformation behavior that facilitates the adjustment of dual phase microstructure.