Category: Materials Types
How Dimensionality Is Redefining Nanomaterial Performance
In a recent wave of scientific reporting, researchers are drawing attention to how the spatial footprint of ultrafine particles—not just their chemical makeup—drives transformative behaviors in next generation materials. By confining one, two, or even all three axes of a particle to the realm beyond visible scales, scientists can unlock surprising optical, electrical, and mechanical…
Biodegradable Materials for Environmental Protection: From Packaging to Pollution Control
As the environmental costs of single-use plastics become more apparent, industries and consumers are seeking greener alternatives. Biodegradable materials have emerged as a practical and promising solution. Unlike traditional plastics that linger for centuries in landfills and oceans, biodegradable materials are designed to break down naturally through microbial action and return to the soil with…
What is Metal Matrix Composite (MMC)?
Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) represent a class of advanced materials composed of a metal matrix combined with a secondary phase—often ceramic fibers, particles, or whiskers—that significantly enhance the properties of the base metal. These engineered materials have garnered attention due to their ability to blend metallic ductility and toughness with the high strength, stiffness, and…