Korean researchers have developed lightweight commercial gamma radiation shielding based on tungsten/polyethylene nanocomposites.
Advanced Engineering Materials
Mass producing defect-free graphene
Donghua University researchers produce graphene and graphene nanosheet (GNS)/Al2O3 composites.
Self-assembly of ordered colloidal nanoparticle films on silicon oxide surfaces
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Artificial muscle for biomimetic soft robotics
A soft laminate simultaneously functions as a high-efficiency bending actuator and a high-efficiency open-air supercapacitor.
Advances in Advanced Ceramics and Coating Processing
This themed issue of Advanced Engineering Materials focusses on novel processing of advanced ceramics, composites, and coatings.
Producing fine-grained tungsten carbide composite
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Testing the toroidal-field jacket for ITER
Chinese researchers publish observation and analysis of structural transformation for the ITER TF jacket after tensile test at cryogenic temperatures.
New hydrogel promotes bone growth on titanium implants
New gel to promote bone growth on implants used in orthopaedic and dental surgical procedures.
Superior properties but prone to corrosion
Australian scientists found cause and effect of nanostructured bainitic steel’s tendency to corrosion susceptibility.
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