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Materials

The team used a scanning electron microscope, scanning the mat with a focused beam of electrons and creating an image based on the pattern of electrons that are deflected or knocked-off. Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope

World’s thinnest spaghetti shows therapeutic promise

IEA report shows how recycling can bolster critical minerals

Igus celebrates 60th anniversary with plastic bike odyssey

Researchers holding 3D printed PA-blood constructs.

3D-printed regenerative blood products boost healing

Made from medical-grade resorbable biomaterial using 3D printing the Matisse tissue-regrowing implant offers a new method for breast reconstruction

3D printing a breast reconstruction revolution

PhD scholar Nayanatara Ruppegoda Gamage (left) and Dr Chamila Gunasekara with concrete samples made using textiles

Discarded carpet fibres make concrete more durable

Liquid metals show promise as an alternative to rigid materials

Liquid metal wiring technique shows promise for flexible electronics

Comment: The route to greener steel

Earthworms are important to soil structure and fertility

Study identifies adverse impact of bio-based materials on earthworms

Preparation of one of the Euro Material Ageing’s experiments for launch. The COMAT-designed SESAME module holds specimens selected and tested by ESA, supplied by 15 international research teams with Bristol University samples shown in the inset image

Materials set for rigours of space on International Space Station

Potassium-ion batteries have potential as an alternative method of storing and delivering large amounts electricity

Material discovery could lead to improved potassium-ion batteries

FlexSea’s material provides sustainable packaging and enriches soil health during natural decomposition

Grant awarded for circular seaweed packaging solution