Bioprinting ink made out of pollen
07 September, 2021The 3D printing ink material could be used to fabricate parts useful for tissue engineering, toxicity testing and drug delivery.
Phosphorescent material inspired by glowing wood
03 September, 2021Scientists have harnessed the natural ability of wood to faintly glow to develop a new sustainable phosphorescent material.
'Chain mail' fabric can stiffen on demand
24 August, 2021When the soft fabric is wrapped within a flexible plastic envelope and vacuum packed, it turns into a rigid structure that is 25 times stiffer or harder to bend.
Zero thermal expansion over a wide temperature range
17 June, 2021Researchers have discovered a material that does not expand or contract over an extremely wide temperature range and may be one of the most stable materials known.
Powerful 'underwater glue' inspired by sea creatures
10 June, 2021Researchers were able to replicate key features of barnacle and mussel glue, including protein filaments, chemical crosslinking and iron bonding.
2D electrolytes: a new type of intelligent material
20 May, 2021Researchers created an intelligent material that has the structure of a 2D material but behaves like an electrolyte — and it could be a new way to deliver drugs within the body.
Nanopatterning at the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication
10 May, 2021Minister for Education and Youth Alan Tudge has unveiled the latest addition to the ANFF's portfolio of open-access R&D capabilities: the EULITHA PhableR 100.
Cartilage-mimicking material inspired by nature
04 May, 2021Engineers have developed a material that mimics human cartilage — and it could herald the development of a new generation of lightweight bearings.
Nanocarbon material made from crab shells
12 April, 2021Researchers from Osaka University have developed a nanocarbon material for electronics applications made from chitin derived from crab shells.
Zirconium helps create super-strong composite materials
08 February, 2021Introducing a layer of zirconium atoms between sheets of aluminium oxide and tungsten carbide creates exceptionally strong composite materials.
A one-step process for creating self-assembled metamaterials
15 January, 2021Researchers have made a breakthrough that could lead to the creation of 'built-to-order' nanostructures for use in electronics and optical devices.
Scientists grow a carbon nanotube forest of record length
19 November, 2020Japanese scientists have used a novel technique to grow a 'forest' of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with greater length than has ever before been recorded.
Ultratough pollen grains turned into soft particles
27 October, 2020Scientists have found a way to turn ultratough pollen into a soft and flexible material, using a simple chemical process akin to conventional soap-making.
SARS-Cov-2 can survive up to 28 days on surfaces
13 October, 2020SARS-CoV-2 can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces including banknotes, glass — such as that found on mobile phone screens — and stainless steel.
Chameleon-like defence drones can change colour on demand
14 September, 2020Material scientists have developed lightweight panels that can change colour on demand, allowing drones to match their appearance to the colours of the sky.
