Materials World

Aiming #high: The University of Surrey #Space Centre, UK, is a hive of activity, with several #missions ongoing. Full article at: iom3.info/4lBtMtd

Graphene #reinforces damage-sensing polyurea coating: A spray-applied, #polyurea, nanocomposite coating has been reinforced with functionalised #graphene. Full article at: iom3.info/4sNhRLh

Time for Timor-Leste: Examining the #mineral wealth of the 21st Century’s newest #independent state – #TimorLeste. Full article at: iom3.info/4uIA4f1

Low-cost #graphene from nanocellulose: #Nanocellulose converted into #biochar can reportedly be used to produce high-quality graphene. Full article at: iom3.info/4rHIwIL

From the #ground up: A proposed ‘master plan’ for accelerating the adoption of #calcinedClay as a supplementary #cementitious material. Full article at: iom3.info/4sGXbEL

Arsenic sludge turned into material for #semiconductors: Toxic #arsenic sludge from groundwater treatment or #mine tailings could be converted into a critical semiconductor material. Full article at: iom3.info/4ry57aq

A eureka moment for UK #clays: Examining the #indicators of #calcined clay performance. Full article at: iom3.info/4bFsCcN

High-entropy #alloy design inspires material for energy infrastructure: Scientists from South Korea have developed #corrosionResistant, #alumina-forming ferritic (AFF) alloys. Full article at: iom3.info/4b7Fato

Finer #materials: Could enhanced #grinding of materials be the key to circularity and energy efficiency in the #builtEnvironment? Full article at: iom3.info/418zx8h

Colour-tuneable #perovskite solar cell is 3D printed: The colour and transparency of a flexible perovskite #solar cell can reportedly be tuned through a #3DPrinted pillar structure. Full article at: iom3.info/4sAfZp2

Cementing #circularity: Recycling fine materials from #concrete construction and #demolition activities. Full article at: iom3.info/3NbKLWw

Evolving with the #grid: Professionals from across the UK energy sector discussed incentives for consumer-led #flexibility, the role of digitalisation and automation, and increasing grid #decentralisation at a Westminster Forum event. Full article at: iom3.info/4cFufbF

Earth #engineering: How the humble #earth block can be enhanced to a modern #construction material. Full article at: iom3.info/47rVinb

Zinc-based electronics on #biodegradable surfaces: A method of printing #zinc-based electronic circuits on paper and bioplastics reportedly holds promise for a new type of #circuitBoard. Full article at: iom3.info/4uj2USZ

#Wood for all seasons: How do we use #timber for #construction in a changing environment? Full article at: iom3.info/4bFoE31

#3DPrinted surfaces enhance #quantum sensors: Surfaces with intricate textures could bounce unwanted gas particles away from quantum #sensors in high-vacuum chambers. Full article at: iom3.info/4byraJd

Building in #change: The #builtEnvironment needs to #adapt to the world of changing climate and weather patterns. Full article at: iom3.info/4ljJM2R

Unsinkable! #Superhydrophobic etching keeps #aluminium tubes floating: Metal tubes that stay #afloat regardless of how long they are forced under water or how much damage they endure. Full article at: iom3.info/4s7EJWc

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Reviving ageing #infrastructure: Unpacking the #skills challenges at the foundation of managing #ageing infrastructure.