Materials Sciences

Materials management deals with the research, development, manufacturing and processing of raw and industrial materials. Key aspects here are biological and medical issues, which play an increasingly important role in this field.

innovations-report offers in-depth articles related to the development and application of materials and the structure and properties of new materials.

PolyU spearheads research in nanostructured materials

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently received research funding totaling more than $9 million from the Research Grants Council (RGC), the…

Researchers find better way to manufacture fast computer chips

Experts believe that graphene — the sheet-like form of carbon found in graphite pencils — holds the key to smaller, faster electronics. It might also deliver…

Crystal clear safety thanks to DuPont™ SentryGlas®

It also adds anti-intrusion security, sound reduction and protection from UV rays. Two common types of interlayer for laminated glass are films made of…

DNA-based assembly line for precision nano-cluster construction

Building on the idea of using DNA to link up nanoparticles – particles measuring mere billionths of a meter – scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's…

Researchers build new surface material that resists biofilm growth

This is the tale of two biological substances-cells from mammals and bacteria. It's a story about the havoc these microscopic entities can wreak on all manner…

Vigilant windows

It is 6 p.m. and the museum is closing down for the night. The building’s alarm system is switched on and the security guard does his rounds.A novel motion…

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