materials chemistry

Iridescent, plant-based coatings that cool buildings – and the Earth

Parting the waters, molecule by molecule

Self-assembly breakthrough offers new promise for microscopic materials by mimicking biology

Clever chemical eco-coating creates fire-resistant wood

New material sends bacteria and viruses packing

Material with zero thermal expansion

Watch graphene tear itself into ribbons

Spider silk inspires new super-stretchy nano-wire

Composite metal foams shield against bullets, radiation and heat

Squid sucker 'teeth' are strong, stretchy

How droplets bead on waterproof surfaces

The myriad uses of amazing graphene