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Materials

Researchers work to design a self-healing coat for fishermen

Material scientists create super-hard form of carbon

Simplified method measures polymer characteristics

US scientists near development of self-replicating materials

Materials engineer Mark Miodownik

Mineral found in coloured glass can absorb toxic heavy metals

Thriller chiller

Vascularised composites could lead to self-healing materials

Scientists move closer to the industrial synthesis of sepiolite

Morphing materials form the shape of wings to come

Composite method allows fine-tuning of material properties

Elastic gels change colour when exposed to UV light