A new type of 3D-printed lattice structure has surprised researchers with its strength and light weight. It uses two different lattice structures merged together to eliminate the weak points normally ...

In solid-state matters, chemical ordering is often closely associated with their fantastic physical properties and specific chemical reaction mechanisms. Through the redistribution of atoms and ...

Researchers are investigating ways to design structural materials that develop fewer, smaller flaws under irradiation. Radiation can harm spacecraft, nuclear power plants and high-energy accelerators.

Hydrogen energy is regarded to play a critical role in the global transition to clean energy, yet its practical applications hinge on solving a critical challenge: developing durable and efficient ...

Imagine if there were a metallic device that could be transported all squished down into a compact ball, but that would automatically "bloom" out into its useful form when heated. Well, that may soon ...

A study explores a high-entropy alloy of Au, Ag, Cu, Pd, and Pt, evaluating its potential use in mid-infrared metasurfaces for optical applications. High-entropy alloys, as the name implies, are ...

Alloying, the art of blending metals with other elements, has long been a cornerstone of materials science and metallurgy, creating materials with tailored properties. In contrast, dealloying has been ...

Handy material This model of a human hand was made using a liquid metal matrix. (Courtesy: Pu Zhang) A liquid metal lattice that can be crushed but returns to its original shape on heating has been ...