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Materials

Zinc-air batteries offer lithium alternative

A side-by-side presentation of a jackfruit, its fruit, seeds, the powder from its freeze-dried seeds, and lactic acid produced from the seeds in a beaker

NTU Singapore process derives lactic acid from jackfruit seeds

The distribution of lithium concentration is indicated by colours during the charging process of a graphite negative electrode

Optimised graphite microstructure prevents lithium plating in EV batteries

The new epoxy resin is flame retardant due to its phosphorus content, as seen on this burn test of an untreated MDF sample (left) compared to a sample coated in the new polymer

New epoxy resin is recyclable and flame retardant

India unveils world’s first 3D-printed post office

BRAINSTORM project will develop nano-magnets for neuromodulation

Green transition mineral demands under scrutiny

ABB to help Northvolt electrify battery recycling

Lancaster heads up £7m QMol materials project

The global fashion industry uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined

£6m investment package to help UK fashion sector become more sustainable

Element strengthens additive position with GKN Aerospace Sweden approval

Professor Ben Whiteside examines the microscopic 'ladder' design of butterfly wings, the shape of which actively discourages the growth of bacteria

Butterfly wings inspire anti-bacterial surfaces