Research area
Materials & Engineering
Materials, manufacturing, sensing and engineered systems, including infrastructure technologies.
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Evidence date ·Why a review treats space hazards as possible triggers for polymer repair
Review or Meta-AnalysisA review surveys polymer repair approaches activated by impact, atomic oxygen, radiation and temperature extremes. Reliable repair in orbit remains unproven.
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Evidence date ·How do porous cores and tailored shells separate gases and shape reactions?
Review or Meta-AnalysisA 2026 review compares coated porous crystals for gas separation and catalysis. It shows how shells alter gas access, while scalable, lower-impact production remains a challenge.
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Evidence date ·What helps magnetic materials absorb a wider range of microwaves?
Review or Meta-AnalysisA 2026 review explains how alloy chemistry and structure shape microwave absorption. Sample results vary with thickness and test conditions.
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Evidence date ·A tougher capsule recipe raises a question about repair and exposure
Peer-Reviewed PaperMelamine made self-healing capsules more stable but increased formaldehyde release. Cell viability stayed high in lab tests; dental safety remains unknown.
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Evidence date ·What a closed concrete crack can hide about internal repair
Peer-Reviewed PaperResearchers used five measurements to estimate repair inside laboratory mortar cracks. Predictions were less reliable early on; tests at 30 days showed smaller errors.
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Evidence date ·How a polymer film responds to stretching and repairs after damage
Peer-Reviewed PaperAt 5% strain, a chiral film's optical response changed and recovered on release. Separately, self-healing restored optical function and mechanical integrity.
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Evidence date ·From discarded palmyra fruit fibre to a possible engineering material
PreprintA January 2026 preprint review describes palmyra fibre traits and alkali treatment for composites. Practical performance and environmental gains remain unproven.
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Evidence date ·Protecting historic surfaces while preserving their future
Review or Meta-AnalysisA 2026 review surveys water- and oil-repellent coatings for historic stone, metal and wood, with attention to appearance, breathability and removability.
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Evidence date ·Why aligned PLLA chains matter for an electrical response
Peer-Reviewed PaperA 2026 review links aligned chains in a resorbable polymer to an electrical response and surveys proposed sensors and scaffolds. It does not establish patient benefit.
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Evidence date ·How can a polymer rearrange its bonds and stay useful?
Review or Meta-AnalysisA 2026 review explains how exchangeable sulfur bonds let polymer networks rearrange, and what remains uncertain about durable, scalable materials.