Recently researchers discovered that some metals stop being metallic under pressure.
Turning over a new leaf — bioinspired catalyst structures for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
An efficient cobalt-based catalyst for oxygen evolution reactions has been demonstrated, with a bio-inspired, leaf-like hybrid structure.
Bentonite in Drilling Mud
Bentonite has extensive applications due to its extraordinary material properties.
Nissan glows in the dark
Car manufacturer Nissan partners with inventor Hamish Scott to create paint that uses UV energy absorbed during daylight to glow at night.
Rare-earth metal for large-volume chemicals
Scientists created a new chemical process that makes use of the widely available rare-earth metal cerium to improve the manufacture of nylon.
Active material properties come alive with 3D printing
3-D printing technology has opened new possibilities for Israel Institute of Technology’s Stephan Rudykh to test his models of active material properties.
Substitute non-renewable raw materials with sugar
The Dutch company AkzoNobel and partners are looking to turn sugar beet into raw materials.
Renewable materials for footwear
BASF provides the footwear industry with polyurethane innovations that base on renewable resources.
Recent developments in the field of magnesium corrosion
This paper provides a review of recent developments in the field of Mg corrosion and puts those into context.
Natural fibers for sustainable plastics
Developing high-performance composite materials made with natural fibers and bio-polymers provide a new route to cost-effective, environmentally friendly composite plastics for industry.