Medical implants have transformed health care, offering innovative solutions with advanced materials and technologies.

The so-called glass transition is the process by which some liquid-like materials become solid-like, without forming a ...

Scientists from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) have developed a surface material that repels water droplets almost completely.

surface physics, corrosion, nano- science, tribology, geochemistry and electrochemistry, and energy production. Materials of interest include biomembranes, oxide films, semiconductor nanowires, metal ...

The material is perfect for busy kitchens as its ... there are so many wood-replica surfaces out there. Laminate is often the go-to work surface for a budget kitchen idea and it's easy to see ...

The key to successfully achieving those intriguing characteristics in these smart material systems lies in the function-orientated structural design, which integrates bioinspired design and surface ...

What is surface engineering? The choice of a surface material with the appropriate thermal, optical, magnetic and electrical properties and sufficient resistance to wear, corrosion and degradation, is ...

But both awards point to the fundamental importance of surfaces and interfaces, and moreover both topics depend on a detailed understanding of the electronic structures of materials. Ertl's award ...

Next door to the Main Stage will be the Designer Hubs, where guests can network, relax and reflect on the inspiring talks ...