Researchers strengthen the environmentally friendly plastic PLA using cellulose nanofibers.
BASF invests $50 million to acquire equity ownership position in Sion Power
BASF today announced a $50 million investment in Sion Power, the global leader in the development of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries.
Forging an Alliance between Steel and Aluminum
University of Hanover researchers have found the optimum production parameters for compound forging of steel-aluminum parts.
In The Future, Implants Will Be Printed with Polymers
A biocompatible polyacrylate network for the build-up of artificial tissues is created by a 3D printing process.
Vegetable Fibers Make a Comeback in Materials Engineering
Brazilian scientists have studied the water absorption in unsaturated polyester composites reinforced with macambira fiber.
Drilling Cast Materials Faster
Tool manufacturers’ data sheets contain little or no specific information about how fast you can drill different cast materials.
Shooting with Steel and Ceramic to Improve Performance
Shot peening enhances the surface characteristics of parts in aircraft engines. Researchers from Rolls-Royce and the University of Kassel tried to find the optimal set of parameters.
MaterialsViews Interviews: Ming Qiu Zhang
Dr. Ming Qiu Zhang of Zhongshan University, author of “Self-Healing Polymers and Polymer Composites,” talks to MaterialsViews about self-healing and other scientific challenges.
Mechanism for electric field effects during sintering
Can the application of an electric field reduce processing temperature and grain growth in ceramic sintering?
MaterialsViews Interviews: Francis Waller
Former Air Products and Chemicals senior researcher Francis Waller discusses intellectual property for today’s chemist.