Composite materials
Planes, trains and automobiles: faster, stronger, lighter
May 20, 2013
New technique advances carbon-fiber composites.
A blueprint for reversible wrinkling in composite materials
April 24, 2013
A new model gives scientists guidelines to develop ‘smart’ composite materials with wrinkled microstructures.
Also labeled: Biomimetics, Materials science, Mechanical engineering, Smart materials, Structural composites, Wrinkles
‘Invisible’ particles could enhance thermoelectric devices
February 6, 2013
New approach could improve the efficiency of devices that harness power from temperature differences.
Making materials to order
May 26, 2011
New method of forming composites allows fine-tuning of mechanical, electrical, thermal and other properties.
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