What new materials are there?

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Stronger alloys and adhesives

Supranano engineering enhances strength and ductility of structural materials

Building on their work on the first-ever supranano magnesium alloy, a research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has demonstrated how supranano engineering can lead to higher strength and higher ductility in bulk structural materials.

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Superalloys resist wear at nearly forge-level heat using new process

Finding lubricants that work at exceptionally high temperatures challenges researchers and industries alike. A Virginia Tech team may have uncovered a promising candidate by happenstance: transition metal spinel oxides formed on nickel-chromium-based superalloys.

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Researchers use machine learning to ensure safe structural design of steel columns

In the quest for stronger, more resilient buildings and infrastructure, engineers are turning to innovative solutions, such as concrete-filled steel tube columns (CFST) strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). These advanced composite structures combine the robust load-bearing...

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MXene-enhanced epoxy promises safer, more durable industrial applications

Two-component epoxies, which require mixing resin and curing agent before use, often suffer from issues such as mixing ratio errors, limited working times, and inconsistent curing. Additionally, they must be used immediately after mixing, leading to wasted residue.

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laser welding

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-hump-boost-high-laser-welding.html

smart fabrics and surfaces

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-smart-fabric-30c-minutes-sun.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-gen-fibers-smart-textile-pressure.html

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-yarn-battery-prototype-seawater-power.html

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-versatile-shifting-materials-possibilities-soft.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-fuzzy-flannel-pajamas-incredibly-flammable.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-paper-based-sensors-eco-friendly.html

no-foul for shipping

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-ship-slime-biofilm-growth-enable.html

stealth material and other finds

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-electromagnetic-material-shifting-chameleon.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-newly-fabricated-crystals-interactions-high.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-harnessing-electromagnetic-quantum-materials-wireless.html

optics

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-compact-gen-photonics.html

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-neural-networks-machine-vision-conditions.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-perovskite-growth-method-ultrahigh-resolution.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-frontier-electron-dynamics-imaging-attosecond.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-scientists-harness-power-layered-crystals.html

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-scientists-digitally-iridescent-bird-feathers.html

Firefighting

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-electricity-dual-purpose-sensor.html

Plastic supercapacitors

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-plastic-supercapacitors-energy-storage-problems.html

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-doped-transparent-conductor-polymer-electrochromic.html

Clean hydrogen via microwaves

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-hydrogen-minutes-microwaves-energy-faster.html

Heat for reactions

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-infrared-chemical-reactions.html

Boron and water

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-ceramic-catalyst-sodium-boron-sustainable.html

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-purification-technology-seawater-tons-chemicals.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-algae-based-method-purifies-chemically.html

mud

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-good-mud.html

 

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An overlooked nuclear force

An overlooked nuclear force helps keep matter stable, study reveals

Researchers from Kyushu University, Japan have revealed how a special type of force within an atom's nucleus, known as the three-nucleon force, impacts nuclear stability. The study, published in Physics Letters B, provides insight into why certain nuclei are more stable than others and may help...

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Material memory

Materials can remember a sequence of events in an unexpected way

Many materials store information about what has happened to them in a sort of material memory, like wrinkles on a once crumpled piece of paper. Now, a team led by Penn State physicists has uncovered how, under specific conditions, some materials seemingly violate underlying mathematics to store...

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Advanced method reveals how natural materials behave across multiple length scales

A research group from Chalmers and the MAX IV Laboratory has developed a new method that provides insights into how natural materials, such as wood-based systems, behave across multiple length scales. By combining several advanced techniques, this study opens great possibilities for future...

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Using achiral hard banana-shaped particles to assemble skyrmions and blue phases

A research team has discovered that achiral hard banana-shaped particles can spontaneously form exotic structures like skyrmions and blue phase III phases. Skyrmions are tiny vortex-like structures found in various condensed-matter systems, such as helical ferromagnets and liquid crystals. Blue...

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Heat engine advancement

Rethinking Carnot: Scientists overcome traditional power-efficiency trade-off

Challenging centuries-old assumptions about thermodynamics, a new study in published in Physical Review Letters has shown that it is theoretically possible to design a heat engine that achieves maximum power output while approaching Carnot efficiency.

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Challenging centuries-old assumptions about thermodynamics, a new study in published in Physical Review Letters has shown that it is theoretically possible to design a heat engine that achieves maximum power output while approaching Carnot efficiency.

Quantum theory and thermodynamics: No contradiction with new entropy definition, study says

It is one of the most important laws of nature that we know: The famous second law of thermodynamics says that the world gets more and more disordered when random chance is at play. Or, to put it more precisely: that entropy must increase in every closed system.

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Reefers

Your fridge still uses tech from the 50s, but scientists have an update

Researchers report on Jan. 30 in the journal Joule that a more efficient and environmentally friendly form of refrigeration might be on the horizon. The new technology is based on thermogalvanic cells that produce a cooling effect by way of a reversible electrochemical reaction.

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Concrete and radiation

Aging reactors: For the first time, researchers verify the effect of radiation on concrete expansion

It's been known for some time that radiation impacts the structural integrity of concrete. However, until now the details of this were unknown. Researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, can finally demonstrate what properties of concrete affect its structural characteristics...

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new polymer

Animal footpads inspire a polymer that sticks to ice

A solution to injuries from slips and falls may be found underfoot—literally. The footpads of geckos have hydrophilic (water-loving) mechanisms that allow the little animals to easily move over moist, slick surfaces.

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Aluminum

Improving the range of electric vehicles using aluminum

There are many electric vehicles in Norway, and each contains many electrical conductors. These electrical conductors contribute significantly to the overall weight of the vehicles.

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Acoustics, Kelvin waves and vortices

New acoustic wave phenomenon discovered

A unique propagation phenomenon of acoustic waves has been discovered, paving the way for developing advanced communication technologies using acoustic devices.

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Superfluid spirals: Scientists control Kelvin waves for first time

In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have developed the first controlled method for exciting and observing Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4.

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lasers/optics

Laser surface texturing can boost lightweight vehicle design and lower emissions

A team of researchers from Seoul National University of Science and Technology has uncovered a promising method to enhance the strength and durability of joints in lightweight vehicle design. By exploring laser surface texturing (LST) techniques on galvannealed advanced high-strength steel...

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Coupled semiconductor lasers generate novel optical patterns, enabling new spectroscopy techniques

The physical interaction between two or more systems, also known as coupling, can give rise to unique and unexpected effects. In the field of optics, coupled light sources (e.g., lasers) can influence each other, producing complex light patterns that cannot be emitted by individual...

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Nonlinear optical crystal for ultraviolet lasers remains remarkably stable under extreme pressure

Researchers from Oakland University have made a significant breakthrough in the field of optical materials, unveiling the exceptional capabilities of Ba₃(ZnB₅O₁₀)PO₄ (BZBP). Although this transparent crystal closely resembles ordinary window glass, it exhibits extraordinary properties that set...

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Plasma technique doubles etch rate for 3D NAND flash memory

To store ever more data in electronic devices of the same size, the manufacturing processes for these devices need to be studied in greater detail. By investigating new approaches to making digital memory at the atomic scale, researchers engaged in a public-private partnership are aiming to...

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Light-twisting materials created from nano semiconductors could be a game-changer for optics

Cornell scientists have developed a novel technique to transform symmetrical semiconductor particles into intricately twisted, spiral structures—or "chiral" materials—producing films with extraordinary light-bending properties.

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AI combined with holograms creates an uncrackable optical encryption system

As the demand for digital security grows, researchers have developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate. This advance could pave the way for more secure communication channels, helping to...

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Optical levitation traps nanospheres, revealing quantum-classical crossover

An article published in the journal Optica describes the development of a new experimental device that explores the boundary between classical and quantum physics, allowing the simultaneous observation and investigation of phenomena from both worlds.

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sensors

Innovative sensors for wearables could offer real-time alerts for hazardous gases

A transdisciplinary team of AMBER and CRANN researchers from the School of Chemistry at University College Cork (UCC) and the School of Physics at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has developed sensor technology for wearable air quality monitors that alert individuals of their exposure to hazardous...

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A hearing aid for … your nose? Feedback loop in olfactory system helps brain adapt to stimuli changes

Kaboom! The first time most of us hear the sound of an explosion is in the movies. Encountering the sound in the real world—even at a distance—has a profoundly different effect. Why? It's all about context. How we react to sounds and other sensory stimuli depends on how they're presented. We...

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Atoms that measure magnetic fields could lead to new quantum sensors

A team of physicists and engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder has discovered a new way to measure the orientation of magnetic fields using what may be the tiniest compasses around—atoms.

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Ultrafast imaging advance tracks dark excitons precisely in time and space

How can the latest technology, such as solar cells, be improved? An international research team led by the University of Göttingen is helping to find answers to questions like this with a new technique. For the first time, the formation of tiny, difficult-to-detect particles—known as dark...

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fluids

Accidental discovery of identical oil lenses offers insights into emulsions on fluid surfaces

A team of researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has developed an innovative technique that allows the production of regular oil lenses of uniform size on the surface of water in a simple and reproducible fashion. The technique will facilitate the study of the behavior of oily...

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Unified model scales pressure fluctuation in an accelerated liquid

A research team from Japan has developed a unified model to scale the transitional pressure development in a one-dimensional flow. This achievement provides a better understanding of how pressure fields build up in the confined fluid system for various acceleration situations, which might be...

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Misc

Generating electricity from tacky tape: Follow-up research offers improved version

Zaps of static electricity might be a wintertime annoyance, but to certain scientists, they represent an untapped source of energy. Using a device called a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), mechanical energy can be converted into electrical energy using triboelectric effect static. Many TENGs...

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A new experimental system to bring quantum technologies closer to students

The world of quantum physics is experiencing a second revolution, which will drive an exponential leap in the progress of computing, the internet, telecommunications, cybersecurity and biomedicine.

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I saw this new article just today at phys'org

"Metal alloy shows practically no thermal expansion over extremely large temperature interval."

Metal alloy shows practically no thermal expansion over extremely large temperature interval

Most metals expand when their temperature rises. The Eiffel Tower, for example, is about 10 to 15 centimeters taller in summer than in winter due to its thermal expansion. However, this effect is extremely undesirable for many technical applications.

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--from Dr. Khmelevskyi at TU Vien (Vienna).

New tech

Promising new class of high-temperature superconductors achieves stability at room pressure

Researchers have made a significant step in the study of a new class of high-temperature superconductors: creating superconductors that work at room pressure. That advance lays the groundwork for deeper exploration of these materials, bringing us closer to real-world applications such as...

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Researchers uncover 1D-like spin behavior in a triangular molecular lattice, challenging traditional views

Quantum spin liquids (QSLs) are fascinating and mysterious states of matter that have intrigued scientists for decades. First proposed by Nobel laureate Philip Anderson in the 1970s, these materials break the conventional rules of magnetism by never settling into a stable magnetic state, even at...

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Self-powered sensor can generate electricity and light simultaneously using only movement

DGIST research teams have developed a self-powered sensor that uses motion and pressure to generate electricity and light simultaneously. This battery-free technology is expected to be used in various real-life applications, such as disaster rescue, sports, and wearable devices.

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Printable molecule-selective nanoparticles enable mass production of wearable biosensors

The future of medicine may very well lie in the personalization of health care—knowing exactly what an individual needs and then delivering just the right mix of nutrients, metabolites, and medications, if necessary, to stabilize and improve their condition. To make this possible, physicians...

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Neutron scattering uncovers spiral magnetic structure in layered perovskites

Multiferroic materials, in which electric and magnetic properties are combined in promising ways, will be the heart of new solutions for data storage, data transmission, and quantum computers. Meanwhile, understanding the origin of such properties at a fundamental level is key for developing...

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Spinning or not spinning? Experts discuss controversies of Sr₂RuO₄'s unusual superconductivity

Superconductors can carry electricity without losing energy, a superpower that makes them invaluable for a range of sought-after applications, from maglev trains to quantum computers. Generally, this comes at the price of having to keep them extremely cold, an opportunity cost that has...

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Ice

Pushing the frontiers of frozen water: Computer simulations examine effects of shear on medium-density amorphous ice

Water is ubiquitous and seemingly ordinary, possessing no distinct color or odor. Though we often take water for granted, it is by no means a simple substance. As a consequence of its chemical properties, H₂O is one of the most incredible substances, able to form into 20 known separate...

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living materials

Customized living materials: Genetic tweaks enable precise control

Rice University researchers have revealed novel sequence-structure-property relationships for customizing engineered living materials (ELMs), enabling more precise control over their structure and how they respond to deformation forces like stretching or compression.

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'Living' electrodes breathe new life into traditional silicon electronics

High-speed electronic devices that do not use much power are useful for wireless communication. High-speed operation has traditionally been achieved by making devices smaller, but as devices become smaller, fabrication becomes increasingly difficult.

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A novel biomaterial for regenerative medicine: Scientists develop acellular nanocomposite living hydrogels

A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to researchers at Penn State.

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As automotive manufacturers look to create more captivating and comfortable cabin environments, innovative sustainable materials could offer a win-win solution.

https://www.autoblog.com/news/sustainable-materials-are-sparking-joy-in-new-cars

 

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Graphite

Unlocking graphite's potential: Sliding layers for advanced material properties

Can copper be turned into gold? For centuries, alchemists pursued this dream, unaware that such a transformation requires a nuclear reaction. In contrast, graphite—the material found in pencil tips—and diamond are both composed entirely of carbon atoms; the key difference lies in how these atoms...

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Metals and explosives

Quantifying metal strength uncertainty in high-explosives models

For the first time, a team of researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) quantified and rigorously studied the effect of metal strength on accurately modeling coupled metal/high explosive (HE) experiments, shedding light on an elusive variable in an important model for national...

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268 new alloys: AI speeds up search for aerospace materials

Skoltech and MIPT researchers have sped up the search for high-performance metal alloys for the aerospace industry, mechanical engineering, and electronics. The team's machine learning-driven approach serves as a fast-track way to select promising alloy compositions for experimenters to test in...

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Clean-up

A material used to clean household aquariums offers a simple solution to break down forever chemicals

A University of Missouri researcher has discovered a new method to remove so-called "forever chemicals" from our drinking water.

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Specialized sponge can suck up stormwater pollution

As more waterways contend with algae blooms and pollution caused by minerals from agricultural runoff and industrial manufacturing processes, new methods to remove pollutants like phosphate, copper and zinc are emerging across fields.

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Sustainable plant-based membrane works without fossil fuel materials and toxic solvents

They are used in cleaning our drinking water, treating sewage, processing foods and keeping pharmaceuticals safe—membranes are a crucial part of everyday life.

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Q&A: Photoproduction creates medicine from waste

The Kobe University start-up Photo-on-Demand Chemical Co. Ltd. demonstrated that it can produce methane from sewage to refine it into pharmaceutical raw materials and other useful chemicals. For this, Tsuda Akihiko, the CEO and associate professor at the Graduate School of Science, and his team...

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plastic sheets

Porous plastic sheets can cool buildings by radiating light to space

Traditional cooling systems for buildings use refrigerants and electricity, which contribute to the atmospheric greenhouse effect that exacerbates more extreme weather events. In response, materials scientists have turned to unconventional methods for cooling down buildings. An international...

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Thermal interface material slashes AI data center cooling cost and GPU/CPU power use

The AI revolution has ushered in an era of exponential power and energy consumption. According to the US Department of Energy, energy consumed by AI data centers could triple by 2028. Today, up to 40% of data center power use comes from cooling high-power chips—an astounding amount equivalent to...

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Power goo

Electricity-producing slime could power floors, shoes and more

University of Guelph (U of G) researchers have developed a slime-like material that produces electricity when compressed. When the team studied their prototype using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan, they discovered the material has an array of potential...

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Magnets

Advance in opto-magnetic technology leads to five-fold increase in torque efficiency

Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved a significant advancement in opto-magnetic technology, observing an opto-magnetic torque approximately five times more efficient than in conventional magnets. This breakthrough, led by Koki Nukui, Assistant Professor Satoshi Iihama, and Professor...

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On flight

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-ancient-pterosaur-bones-future-aerospace.html

Water tweezers

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-tweezers-technique-generates-topological-gravity.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-generating-extremely-repellent-surfaces.html

Transparent aluminum easier

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-transparent-aluminum-tiny-acid-droplets.html

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-transparent-ceramics-life-semiconductor-etching.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-einstein-problem-molecular-chirality-unexpected.html

silk

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-surpass-silkworm-silk-holistic-approach.html

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-smart-jacket-ai-overheating-discomfort.html

Cement

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-minute-cement-quality-week-standard.html

reefer tech

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-eco-friendly-method-recycle-refrigerants.html

liquids and gas

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-machine-physics-merge-liquid-gas.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-experimental-exotic-phase-plastic-ice.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-liquid-metal-mimic-white-blood.html

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-dynamics-fluid-inclined-fibers.html

other materials

https://phys.org/news/2025-02-ai-precursor-materials-material-synthesis.html