A research team led by Iowa State University professors is using machine learning and synthetic techniques to discover new magnetic materials with unprecedented properties. The project aims to create ultra-powerful magnets that can improve energy productivity, reduce electricity costs, and enhance American industrial competitiveness.
Researchers have developed a new computational workflow combining generative AI with atomistic simulations to identify promising platinum alloy catalyst structures for hydrogen fuel cells. The method produces high-performing candidates from several material combinations, addressing a longstanding challenge in catalyst design.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2026
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Researchers at Saarland University are developing smart implants that can continuously monitor and visualize the healing process of fractures. These customized implants can dynamically adapt to the healing process by becoming stiffer or more compliant as required, promoting bone regeneration through micromechanical stimulation.
A new three-step synthesis strategy enables simultaneous control over composition and surface facets of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles. Researchers have scaled the process to produce millions of particles across unique compositions, opening a path to discovering next-generation HEA catalysts with high-index facets.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateApr 20, 2026
Researchers at Saarland University have developed energy-efficient geometries for elastocaloric cooling elements using 3D printing. The technology uses shape-memory alloys to release heat when stretched and absorb it when released, promising a cleaner alternative to traditional cooling methods.
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Researchers developed a bespoke aluminum alloy specifically tailored to survive and thrive in 3D printing. The new material produces components with significantly higher strength and lower internal stress than current industry standards.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateMar 25, 2026
Researchers at Nagoya University created a new aluminum alloy series optimized for high strength and heat resistance through 3D printing. The study used low-cost elements to produce recycling-friendly materials that can operate at elevated temperatures, leading to lighter vehicles and reduced emissions.
SourceNagoya University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2025
A new alloy design strategy for metal alloy negative electrodes has improved the performance and durability of next-generation solid-state batteries. The design enhances lithium ion movement, leading to faster charge-discharge rates and longer battery lifespan.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 7, 2025
Researchers at MIT have found a hidden atomic order in metals that changes their properties, including mechanical strength and heat capacity. The discovery reveals a new physical phenomenon explaining the persistent patterns and provides a simple model to predict chemical patterns in metals.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 9, 2025
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The University of Pittsburgh has received prestigious R&D World 100 Awards for two emerging technologies: VulcanAlloy and eMission Critical Sensor. These innovations can withstand high temperatures continuously approaching 500 degrees Celsius and identify rare earth elements in waste streams or feedstocks, respectively.
Researchers at POSTECH developed a nickel-based high-entropy alloy that maintains strength and ductility across a wide temperature range from -196°C to 600°C. This stability is attributed to the presence of nanoscale precipitates, which inhibit deformation and accommodate stress through consistent slip behavior.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalMaterials Research Letters·DateApr 16, 2025
A team from Osaka University used electron microscopy and computer simulations to study the kinetics of microstructure formation in Fe3Al, leading to a deeper understanding of its superelastic properties. The findings could provide insights for heat treatments and applications in construction and healthcare industries.
SourceOsaka University·JournalActa Materialia·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 30, 2024
A systematic investigation by Osaka Metropolitan University calculated 120 combinations of alloy elements with carbon and nitrogen to form bonds in steel. The results showed that specific arrangements of elements harden the iron, improving durability and material strength.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalISIJ International·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 20, 2024
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Researchers mapped medium- and high-entropy alloys' structure for the first time, identifying key factors that contribute to their unique combination of strength and flexibility. The study's findings could inform alloy design and unlock new properties in steel.
SourceCalifornia NanoSystems Institute·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2023
Researchers probed local structure and magnetic properties of a Mn-rich Cantor alloy using EXAFS and XMCD techniques. The results show complex magnetic ordering with coexistence of different phases, consistent with macroscopic behavior.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNano Research·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2022
Researchers at Texas A&M University developed an AI framework to predict oxidation behavior of high entropy alloys, reducing experimental analysis time from years to minutes. This allows for the discovery of materials suitable for extreme environments, such as gas turbines and heat exchangers.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalMaterials Horizons·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers at Ural Federal University developed a mathematical model explaining anomalous behavior in melts, which can lead to creating materials with specific properties. The model accounts for nucleation and crystal growth, reducing supercooling and narrowing the two-phase layer.
SourceUral Federal University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 27, 2022
Researchers from Osaka University report a new technique for tracking the synthesis of core–shell bimetallic nanoparticles in real time, allowing for fine-tuning of nanomaterial preparation. The technique uses a piezoelectric resonator to monitor particle shape changes and track interdiffusion of metals.
SourceOsaka University·JournalPhysical Review B·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 1, 2022
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Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have discovered a super-elastic high-entropy Elinvar alloy that retains its stiffness even after being heated to 1000 K. The alloy's unique structure and chemical composition allow it to store a large amount of elastic energy, making it suitable for high-precision devices in aerospace enginee...
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2022
Researchers from City University of Hong Kong created a new titanium-based alloy using additive manufacturing, boasting unprecedented structures and properties. The alloy exhibits high tensile strength, excellent work-hardening capacity, and is up to 40% lighter than stainless steel, making it suitable for various structural applications.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 22, 2021
Researchers at Texas A
t&M University have developed a method to create defect-free metal parts using laser powder bed fusion 3D printing. By combining machine learning and single-track experiments, they identified favorable alloy chemistries and process parameters to print parts with uniform properties at the microscale.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalAdditive Manufacturing·TypeNews article·DateSep 28, 2021
Researchers developed a theoretical model to predict the strength of millions of alloys at high temperatures. Experiments confirmed the predictions, highlighting the importance of edge dislocations in determining yield strength in complex high-entropy alloys.
SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 16, 2021
Researchers have found a closer look at the behavior of electrons in strange metals, which could allow them to understand a mechanism for superconductivity at higher temperatures. This work is crucial for designing high-temperature superconductors that can power cities and levitate cars.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalCommunications Physics·DateNov 23, 2020
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Researchers have created a new alloy that exhibits superelastic behavior at the nanoscale, requiring much higher stress to deform than larger materials. This discovery opens up new channels for developing flexible microsystems and electromechanical nanosystems, including implantable devices with potential applications in smart healthcare.
SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateJun 9, 2017
Researchers at Caltech discovered a material that does not expand when heated, like most metals, and behaves like a metal with an entirely different chemical composition. By applying high pressure, they created nonexpanding metal alloys by forcing electrons into new states.
SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 15, 2009
Researchers at Uppsala University have successfully formed a substitutional alloy between Cerium and Aluminium under high pressure, defying previous limitations on element compatibility. The discovery opens up possibilities for creating new alloys with unique mechanical, electronic, and magnetic properties.
SourceUppsala University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 26, 2009