Perovskites: From Today’s Electronics to Tomorrow’s Photovoltaics
Even if you have never heard of a perovskite, you rely on them every day. Practically…
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Quasicrystals – Materials That Should Not Exist
“A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the…
Six Things to Consider Before Installing Solar Panels
Here are 6 things to consider before installing a solar panel: Step 1: Choose the right…
Carbon Materials: Is the Future of E-Mobility Green?
Challenges of the transition towards renewable energies The de-fossilisation of the energy sector is a goal…
Titanium and Its Alloys for Biomedical and Dental Applications
In this article, we’ll cover: Reasons titanium is used in medical implants Titanium and biocompatibility Titanium…
Challenges Facing the Automotive Industry: An Overview
Materials science plays a decisive role when it comes to both the quality and cost of…
Natural Language Processing in Materials Science
Challenges scientific community faces today Natural Language Processing (NLP) in materials science The word2vec revolution Automated…
Alternatives to PET: New Materials for a Food Packaging Revolution
Main alternatives to PET: BIO-PET: PET monomers from renewable sources PEF and PTF: other non-biodegradable polymers…
What Are Solar Panels and How Do They Produce Electricity?
The global energy economy is changing gear. The cost of solar energy is dropping in price…
What’s the Catch? Reeling in the Opportunities of Recycled Fishing Nets
Recently, statistics have indicated that the maritime environment is polluted by a certain type of plastic:…
Synthetic Calcium Phosphates: The Man-Made Bone?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are the second largest contributor…
Functional Fabrics: Adaptive, Flexible Engineering Computing Platforms of the Future
Functional textiles are fabrics with a set of integrated functions of controlling or adjusting according to…