Materials World resources

Chemical analysis has been carried out of wastewater associated with mining lithium brine in Bolivian salt flats.

The natural presence of iron-rich minerals in volcanic ash gives it strong radiation attenuation properties.

Copper oxide nanoparticle coatings are being developed to reduce the risk of infection following surgery.

The glue could coat medical implants to prevent infection and bacteria build-up. 

A new class of recyclable polymers called polythioenones (PCTEs) are reported suitable for 3D printing. 

The heating method is based on a dielectric susceptors nanocoating made of layers of carbon nanotubes.

Drawing from the layered structure of the human skin, for a more durable de-icing surface.

Cold welding to make aluminium-copper hybrid conductors could help reduce electric vehicle (EV) weight.

The amount of fuel trapped in the inner walls of fusion tokamaks is better understood.

All parts of a perovskite solar cell can reportedly be recycled repeatedly.

Four UK Research and innovation programmes seek to transform industry.

An overview of kiln advancements over time

A patent for an additive manufacturing process capable of producing sub-micrometre-scale features.

A spotlight on the global steel market and how the UK fares

Scaling up calcium sulphoaluminate cement manufacture.