Functional materials convert one form of energy into another or change their properties in response to external stimuli. Two-dimensional monochalcogenides (for example SnS, SnSe, GeS, GeSe) exploit ...

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a simple and efficient method for synthesizing ...

Researchers have pioneered a new technique called X-ray linear dichroic orientation tomography, which probes the orientation of a material's building blocks at the nanoscale in three-dimensions. First ...

Unlike traditional databases or search engines that passively retrieve past results, AI-driven models actively learn from large datasets, simulate material behaviour, generate hypotheses and optimise ...

The market begins at approximately USD 2,150 million in 2026 and advances steadily as electrification transforms coatings from passive protective layers into active performance enablers. By 2030, EV ...

Finding new materials with useful properties is a primary goal for materials scientists, and it's central to improving technology. One exciting area of current research is 2D materials—super-thin ...

The ACS GCI Natural Polymers Consortium (NPC) is a group committed to exploring the utilization of natural polymers to accelerate the development of more sustainable functional materials. Launched in ...

Functional polymer additives present growth opportunities through innovations like halogen-free flame retardants and bio-based formulations. Key markets include automotive, electronics, and healthcare ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Mushrooms have long been a staple in the culinary world, but their role in the sustainability movement is rapidly expanding. With global mushroom production reaching over 48 ...

Living materials take inspiration from the natural world, where plants, animals and microbes routinely manufacture functional materials as part of their normal physiology. For instance, trees produce ...