All materials articles

Business

Rocket-powered carbon dioxide conversion

2022-08-17T08:30:00Z

Barton Blakeley is lowering the carbon footprint of silica and other materials

Research

Wood made foldable and stronger than steel

2021-10-29T08:30:00Z

Next-level modification sees natural material made into knives, nails and honeycomb structures that can carry the weight of a car

Review

Handmade: A Scientist’s Search for Meaning through Making

2021-05-13T13:30:00Z

A hands-on approach to materials science

Podcast

Handmade: A Scientist’s Search for Meaning through Making by Anna Ploszajski – Book club

2021-05-13T13:30:00Z

Uncovering the hidden facets of popular material

Podcast

Zircon

2019-07-12T09:00:00Z

The versatile gemstones that give scientists insights into the chemistry of the early Earth, introduced by Brian Clegg

Podcast

Bakelite

2012-10-24T00:00:00Z

Brian Clegg explores the origin, uses and chemistry of Bakelite

Podcast

Ethanol

2012-03-28T00:00:00Z

Raising a glass to the compound behind some of our favourite beverages, here's Tim Harrison with ethanol

Podcast

Graphene

2012-01-18T00:00:00Z

Ian Le Guillou investigates the compound that could have limitless applications

Podcast

Nylon

2011-05-25T00:00:00Z

Simon Cotton explains the history of nylon and how its discovery met a very tragic ending

Podcast

PTFE

2011-02-23T00:00:00Z

Brian Clegg goes to infinity and beyond with this week's compound