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.
MIT engineers have designed the first simple process for manufacturing materials that strongly repel oils. The material, which can be applied as a flexible…
As devices shrink, the proportion of surface area grows in comparison to the material's volume. Therefore, it's important to understand the characteristics of…
Computers and electronic devices of the future will utilise technologies not currently available. An example of such a technology is the use of carbon…
Nanotechnology is area if science that has recently captured the attention of people all around the world. At the heart of the nanotechnology revolution are…
There is nothing new about combining two materials to make a composite material with more desirable properties than the originals. Fibreglass has been a…
Carbon nanotubes have long been touted as the wonder material of the future but their wonder properties can also be their downfall. The non reactive nature of…