A new type of material can learn and improve its ability to deal with unexpected forces thanks to a unique lattice structure with connections of variable stiffness, as described in a new paper by my ...

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is commonly employed in the evaluation of polymer materials’ physical properties; for example, their melting point, glass transition point, and thermal ...

3D printing has taken off as a niche manufacturing method, enabling consumers to design and build their own goods. As such, it now holds an important place in the manufacturing industry. Objects can ...

Damiano Pasini receives funding from the Canada Research Chairs Program and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. McGill University provides funding as a member of The ...

What makes 2D materials so interesting for researchers is their outstanding physical and chemical properties in contrast to their bulk counterparts. Inspired by the unique optical and electronic ...

Magnetic nanoparticles exhibit a range of physical properties due to their small size and unique structure. Understanding and harnessing the physical properties of magnetic nanoparticles is essential ...

Physical chemists aim to develop a fundamental understanding at the molecular and atomic level of how materials behave and how chemical reactions occur, knowledge that is relevant in nearly every area ...