Materials
Engineers are looking for a material that runs rings around unsustainable plastics
Ring polymers have potential as sustainable materials that disintegrate on demand. In order to put them to use, engineers are...
Tiny fibres spun from native grasses weave a new class of renewable materials
Fibres from a humble hummock plant usually dealt with by fire could find their way into new, sustainable materials.
Fibres spun from graphene are hacking into the body’s electrical signals to help organs heal
The emerging field of electroceuticals could soon offer a more targeted, drug-free treatment for chronic illnesses.
What do people and solar cells have in common? They both like a little caffeine boost
A coffee break inspired engineers in the US to try out a novel way of increasing the commercial viability of...
This startup’s edible packaging is going the extra mile to reduce plastic waste
A UK startup has looked to the oceans for an innovative alternative to plastic packaging for bottled water: a seaweed-based,...
New sensor could make hydrogen-powered cars safer
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a promising low-emissions technology, but detecting gas leaks can be challenging. A new sensor could...
These flexible airplane wings are made from thousands of tiny 3D-printed pieces
A team of NASA and MIT engineers has built and tested a “radically” new kind of airplane wing they say...
New research looks to crack the code of hydrogen embrittlement
Two University of Sydney professors are studying atomic structures to find the cause of hydrogen embrittlement in steels.
Jellyfish inspire a waterproof electronic skin for use in touch screens and soft robots
The humble jellyfish has inspired yet another material advancement: a waterproof, self-healing skin.
This research is helping engineering tools keep their cutting edge for longer
Materials researchers are working on a model that could save engineering companies time and money by increasing the cutting life...
