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NIST Develops Laser Stirring Method for Metal Additive Manufacturing, Enabling Production of High-Performance High-Entropy Alloys
NIST USA Overview Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a laser stirring method for metal additive manufacturing (AM), enabling uniform mixing of multiple metal elements. This techni... -
MIT Researchers First to Visualize Cement Hydration with CO2 Injection, Unlocking Fundamental Chemistry for Carbon-Storing Concrete
MIT News USA Overview MIT researchers have achieved the first direct visualization of the chemical reaction sequence during the setting of CO2-injected cement paste. Using Raman confocal microscopy, they observed in real-time the chemica... -
Scientists Shatter Nanoscale Heat Transfer Norms with Gold Metamaterials, Achieving Up to 4x Thermal Enhancement
ScienceDaily USA Overview Scientists have successfully boosted heat transfer across tiny gaps by up to four times using nanoscale gold metamaterials, marking a breakthrough that significantly surpasses conventional systems. This discover... -
IAEA Launches New Project to Accelerate Smart Biomaterials Development for Next-Generation Health Care Products
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Overview The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has initiated a new project to accelerate the development of smart biomaterials for next-generation healthcare products. This ... -
MIT Develops New Low-Temperature, Recyclable Chemical Process for Lithium Extraction from Hard Rock
MIT News USA Overview MIT researchers are developing a novel low-temperature, recyclable chemical process for extracting lithium from hard rock. The process utilizes chemical reactions similar to glass-etching compounds, offering an envi... -
U.S. DOE Unveils AI-Driven Framework to Accelerate Material Development, Slashing Time-to-Market from Decades to Months
Department of Energy USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an innovative framework integrating AI and large datasets to dramatically accelerate the materials discovery, design, and certification process. This 'ph... -
East Texas A&M University Project, Backed by $250K Grant, Advances Sustainable, Self-Healing Carbon-Negative Geopolymer Concrete
East Texas A&M University News USA Overview A professor at East Texas A&M University is supporting the development of sustainable, self-healing geopolymer concrete, backed by a $250,000 research grant. This 'bio-enhanced carbon-negat... -
Preprints.org Presents Outlook on AI-Driven Design Strategies for High-Performance Additively Manufactured High-Entropy Alloys
Preprints.org International Overview An overview paper on Preprints.org highlights the potential of AI design strategies in developing high-performance additively manufactured components using high-entropy alloy (HEA) powder blends. It l... -
KAIST Solves 2D Material Performance Degradation with Novel Conductive MOF Ni₃(HITrip)₂ for Stacked Architectures
Alpha Galileo (KAIST Press Release) South Korea Overview A KAIST research team has resolved the long-standing challenge of performance degradation in stacked 2D materials by developing a novel conductive MOF material, Ni₃(HITrip)₂. This ... -
HKU Chemists Uncover ‘Hidden Length’ in Molecular Rings to Design Ultra-Tough, Responsive Smart Materials
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Hong Kong Overview A research team at The University of Hong Kong has successfully elucidated the relationship between polymer molecular structure and material properties, enabling the design of ultra-to...
