Research Articles
The Science and Engineering of Thermal Spray Coatings
Explore the science behind thermal spray coatings, from molten splats to protective surfaces that enhance performance in aerospace, energy, and medical applications.
The Art of the Impossible: Slicing Steel and Silicon with a Diamond Knife
How ultramicrotomy, a technique born in biology, is revolutionizing materials science by enabling nanoscale analysis of materials from batteries to alloys.
The Pocket-Sized Lab: The Tiny Materials Revolution in Your Bloodstream
Explore how materials science is revolutionizing Lab-on-a-Chip technology, enabling disease diagnosis from a single drop of blood with postage stamp-sized devices.
The Porous Plastic Revolution: How Science is Turning Everyday Plastics into Super Materials
Discover how thermally induced phase separation is transforming everyday plastics into revolutionary porous materials with applications from environmental cleanup to medical advancements.
Tiny Sponges, Giant Potential: Crafting Carbon Nanoxerogels
Discover how scientists optimize resorcinol-formaldehyde carbon nanoxerogels for revolutionary applications in energy storage, environmental cleanup, and medicine.
Lab on a Budget: The Pocket-Sized Machine Transforming How We Teach Materials Science
Discover how the Build-Your-Own-Extensometer (BYOE) is revolutionizing materials science education with low-cost, hands-on learning.
The Invisible Armor: Engineering Surfaces for a Tougher, Smarter World
Explore how advanced surface treatments like Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation create invisible armor that enhances material performance and durability.
Polymer Blends: The Revolutionary Kitchen Recipes Shaping Our World
Explore the science of polymer blends and composites - advanced materials revolutionizing batteries, electronics, and sustainable technologies.
The Ultimate Mash-Up: How Hybrid Materials Are Building Our Future
Discover how hybrid materials combine organic and inorganic components to create revolutionary materials with enhanced properties and applications.
The Dancing Dough: How Chemistry Guides the Flow of Plastics
Explore the fascinating science of chemorheology - how chemical reactions transform polymers from liquids to solids and revolutionize modern manufacturing.