Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new method of printing zinc-based electronic circuits on environmentally friendly surfaces including paper and bioplastics. Once the circuits are no longer needed, 99 per cent of their materials can be disposed of safely through ordinary soil composting or by dissolving in widely available chemicals, such as … [Read more...] about Compostable circuits could slash environmental impact of electronics
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IStructE publishes first ever structural engineering manual for bamboo
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has published the first ever comprehensive guidance on the design of permanent bamboo structures. According to the institution, the new design guide represents a significant milestone in realising the benefits of bamboo and widening its adoption. The detailed design manual draws on the expertise of four international authors … [Read more...] about IStructE publishes first ever structural engineering manual for bamboo
DomesDay competition winners announced
ASM International, the world’s largest association of materials-centric engineers and scientists, has announced the winners of the 2025 DomesDay competition, held in Detroit, Michigan. Ten teams from seven universities designed and built a dome that was judged in various categories, the last of which saw each dome go up against the compression machine. First place went to … [Read more...] about DomesDay competition winners announced
This simple design change could finally fix solid-state batteries
A team of scientists in South Korea has discovered a way to make all-solid-state batteries safer and more powerful using inexpensive materials. Instead of adding costly metals, they redesigned the battery’s internal structure to help lithium ions move faster. This simple structural tweak boosted performance by up to four times. The work points to cheaper, safer batteries for … [Read more...] about This simple design change could finally fix solid-state batteries
Nanowire technology breakthrough could unlock new materials manufacturing
Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering have developed a new method of interfacial imprinting ultra-thin nanowires onto bendable, transparent polymeric substrates. This breakthrough development in nanofabrication could help support the development of new wireless, flexible, high-performance transparent electronic devices. The technique, … [Read more...] about Nanowire technology breakthrough could unlock new materials manufacturing