Materials World resources

A coating can reportedly slow down or speed up a golf ball by soaking up water molecules without interfering with the ball’s aerodynamics.

A technique to transform discarded rubber tyres into precursors for epoxy resins.

The recent Airbus Summit was clear that sustainable aviation would not come from one silver bullet, but needs multiple forces to propel it forward.

Scalable, nanotechnology-based ceramic lightsails could speed up space travel.

The Transition Pathway Initiative has evaluated the route to net-zero within the oil and gas and diversified mining sectors.

An electrochemical process sequesters carbon dioxide to create resilient, self-healing and fire-resistant mineral-polymer materials.

‘Roliner’ could allow amputees to change the shape, volume and stiffness of the liner that attaches a prosthetic limb’s socket to a residual leg.

NanoPE reportedly enhances thermal radiation emission from LED surfaces to reduce their operating temperature.

A patent for coated cerium oxide nanoparticles with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

How students can hone their entrepreneurial skills.

An academic and surgeon share their experiences in establishing a medical start-up.

Creating a conducive ecosystem for university spin-outs to thrive

Electroactive polymers tune into the body’s electromechanical dialogue