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Steel, cement, aluminum, and plastics shape our world but drive massive emissions. How could new tech, circular design, and carbon capture transform the industry's climate impact? www.azom.com/article.aspx...
Reducing Emissions in Materials Production
Learn how cement, steel, aluminum, and plastics drive emissions and the most credible pathways to cut them: CCS, hydrogen DRI, inert anodes, and recycling.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Beauty R&D enters the era of 'materials intelligence', according to Rudy Coquet, VP at Matlantis. AI and molecular simulation can let brands design, stress-test, and optimize cosmetic formulas before a single beaker is lifted. www.azom.com/article.aspx...
Materials Intelligence Will Turn on the Engine of Beauty R&D
Materials intelligence in cosmetics integrates AI and molecular simulation, enhancing formulation efficiency and aligning with sustainability goals.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A simple design tweak, adding internal fire compartments, boosts liquid nitrogen’s power to stop battery fires by 38%. www.azom.com/news.aspx?ne...
More Efficient Suppression of Thermal Runaway with Liquid Nitrogen
Research shows that adding fire compartments in lithium-ion batteries boosts liquid nitrogen cooling, effectively mitigating thermal runaway in energy storage.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:09 AM
New research finds 3D printed artificial microcilia exhibit the speed, coordination, and motion of their biological counterparts - using just 1.5 volts and responding in milliseconds. www.azom.com/news.aspx?Ne...
Bioinspired Microcilia Achieved with Low-Volt Ionic Hydrogel Actuation
3D printed hydrogel microcilia exhibit rapid motion and durability, establishing a foundation for advanced microscale fluid control and biomedical applications.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:20 AM
New @stanford.edu study shows a nanometer thin layer of silver can make lithium ion batteries much tougher, resisting crack propagation up to 5x better under stress. That could mean safer, longer-lasting batteries with faster charging and higher energy density. www.azom.com/news.aspx?Ne...
Thin Layer of Silver Could Save Li Batteries from Failure
The application of a nanoscale silver layer on solid electrolytes enhances lithium metal battery performance, reducing crack formation and improving durability.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Hello 👋
We've finally made it to Bluesky - it's nice to meet you! We'll be posting all things materials science here, from analytical advances to metamaterials. Stay tuned!
January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM