A group of scientists from NUST MISIS developed a ceramic material with the highest melting point among currently known compounds. Due to the unique combination of physical, mechanical and thermal ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Their atoms are held together by strong chemical bonds and arranged in a stable ...

For the purposes of this study, the interior of an aircraft is considered to be everything that is contained inside the pressure shell, that is, the pressurized part of the aircraft fuselage. The ...

Schematic molecular-level illustration of SIS and i-SIS. Credit: Atsushi Noro Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs—sometimes called thermoplastic rubbers) are a chemically-bonded combination of multiple ...

Corrosion becomes an inevitable problem when structures come into immediate contact with water and other chemicals, e.g., in water parks and swimming pools. It includes repeatedly accessed places such ...

Discover how heat resistant materials and material science innovations help electronics manufacturing manage rising temperatures, boost reliability, and enable smaller, more powerful next‑generation ...

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

Building a mold-resistant home can be achieved through many means. From poor ventilation to mold growth within the ductwork, the HVAC system of a building is often near the center of many mold issues.

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and ...