Researchers from the Institute of Chemistry at the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed a method for synthesizing high-quality composite artificial bone for medical applications 1 by adapting an ...

After using the low-molecular-weight dispersant M-PA, the apparent viscosity of the alumina ceramic slurry decreased, the solid loading increased, and the mechanical properties of the ceramic improved ...

Fabricating crystals is no easy business. Making high-quality single crystals for optical applications is even tougher, requiring much skill and time. In fact, single crystals are generally "grown" ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Ceramics boast impressive strength and durability, but their inherent rigidity and brittleness have long hindered applications demanding flexibility, such as filters, sensors, ...