Materials World resources

Extracting iron from synthetic iron ore using electrochemistry could be cost-competitive with blast furnaces, claim researchers in the US.

Steering wheels made using natural fibres, bio-based resin systems and recycled content have been developed at the University of Leeds and the National Composites Centre (NCC), UK. 

Infusing red oak with ferrihydrite reportedly strengthens the material at the cellular level, without adding weight or altering flexibility.

Nickel-base superalloys for gas turbine blades have been designed with new 3D printing method.

The origami shapes with a soft polymer coating can reportedly transform fragile ceramics into tough, flexible structures.

Where we are on the journey to net-zero and are we asking the right questions?

An electrical circuit has reportedly been created using only a red marker pen and a laser beam.

How reducing nickel demand in stainless steel could promote its availability for batteries.

Alex Brinded catches up with Avery Cunningham AIMMM on his work as an EDI practitioner and inclusion advocate