(Nanowerk Spotlight) Hierarchical structures, spanning multiple length scales from nano- to macroscales, are very common in nature; but only in recent years have they been systematically studied in ...

Researchers engineer a new class of microlattice materials with enhanced stiffness-to-density ratios and giant negative Poisson's ratios, ideal for lightweight applications. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ...

High-performance biomass-based nanocomposites are emerging as promising materials for future structural and functional application due to their environmentally friendly, renewable and sustainable ...

Water is vital to the survival of life. However, water scarcity has become a major problem in modern society. Today, one-fifth of the world's population lives in water- deficient areas, especially in ...

Nanocomposites are igniting exciting discussions across various industries right now, including the automotive industry, due to them being a supreme class of high-performance materials. They ...