This paper reviews the recent progresses in selective laser melting of titanium alloys and titanium matrix composites for biomedical applications.
Puncture-proof and self-sealing water-tight materials
Bruns and co-workers have produced a composite membrane that remains water-tight even if punctured with a sharp item.
Is there enough platinum to run a solar-powered hydrogen economy?
In his latest piece, Professor Ozin considers the possibility of basing a future hydrogen economy on platinum catalysts.
Grain boundary segregation energy of phosphorus in 12Cr1MoV steel
Equilibrium grain boundary segregation of P in 12Cr1MoV steel after aging of 15 h under elastic stress of 30 MPa equals nearly to that after thermal aging.
Steel/aluminum welding: lighter with lasers
The project is currently developing a laser welding process for joining three-dimensional structures made of steel and aluminum in a hybrid design.
Towards custom-tailored porous structures by ice-templating
A new approach helps to provide further means for the production of custom-tailored porous materials using the ice-templating process.
New bio-based polyol with excellent characteristics
BASF presents a new resin produced from renewable raw material without any disadvantage compared to petrochemical produced polyol.
Printing Glass
Mediated Matter Group in collaboration with MIT have introduced a novel optically transparent glass printing process.
Face the Edges: Edges of nanomaterials
Edges of nanomaterials show special and exciting properties and are important for the performance of catalysts or for materials such as graphene.
Solar-powered family car of the future
A student team from Eindhoven University of Technology presents a new solar-powered family car that generates more power than it uses.