Materials Advances published a number of themed collections every year on timely and important topics, guest edited by members of the materials science community. Previous themed collections are ...

Since its establishment as the world’s first materials science academic department, Northwestern Engineering has led and defined the frontier of material research, enabling transformative technologies ...

Oct. 16, 2024 — Researchers have developed a method to control the direction of heat flow in crystals. This miniature device could eventually be used to create advanced thermal-management ...

A LaPlace facility Gov. Jeff Landry has accused a federal agency of trying to shut down reported the leak of a cancer-causing ...

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material, striking a balance between performance and initial cost. Clay, metal and slate last long but cost more and require more specialized ...

The bachelor of science in materials science and engineering is broad-based, encompassing a wide range of materials, and enables students to understand the scientific principles that govern the ...

17 request from the U.S. EPA to reopen a chloroprene emissions compliance case against LaPlace-La.-based Denka Performance Elastomer L.L.C. Judge Carl Barbier, who has been involved with EPA v. Denka ...

Animation showing the atomic structure of a new material sporting wavy layers of atoms. Credit: Paul Neves, MIT "We essentially mix powders of material, expose them to temperatures of a few ...

A federal judge in New Orleans has agreed to hold a hearing in late November on whether to restart a stalled Environmental Protection Agency lawsuit to force Denka Performance Elastomers to ...

There are fifty-six action items in these documents. The lofty aspirations miss a core issue of how the material-energy nexus for our planet’s resources needs to be harnessed to achieve these ...

Cathode materials affect capacity, energy, and efficiency, playing a major role in a battery's performance, lifespan, and affordability. "Our cathode can be a game-changer," said Chen, whose team ...