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Scientific Reports, Published online: 22 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-59348-3 A harmonized dataset and exploratory non-destructive screening framework for characterizing physical and mechanical interrelationships in traditional heritage materials

Scientific Reports, Published online: 21 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-53663-5 Tuning intermetallic growth and flexural performance in gallium-based amalgams via Sn/In alloying and solidifying at controlled temperature

Natural fibre composites are no longer confined to low-load or purely aesthetic applications. Over the past decade, flax reinforcements in particular have matured into engineerable materials that combine low density, attractive specific stiffness and outstanding vibration damping, while meeting increasingly demanding industrial requirements. At Managing Composites (MC), our interest in flax is no…

The yellowing effect of camphorquinone (CQ) has led manufacturers to add alternative initiators into resin composites (RCs) to reduce the amount of CQ used. The aim of this study was to investigate the color change in commercial RCs with alternative photoinitiators besides CQ. Color change upon polymerization and aging in air and artificial saliva for up to 3 months was tested for seven commercia…

Nature Communications, Published online: 18 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74665-x Contact resistance limits device performance. Here, the authors fabricate a strong yet highly conductive liquid-metal-bridged nanogranular composite via friction induced in-situ synthesis, achieving low contact resistivity and high current density.

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Nature Communications, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74449-3 Silicon-enriched linear complexions on dislocations enable Grade 91 ferritic steel to retain exceptional ductility after irradiation. This finding offers a new mechanism to overcome the strength–ductility tradeoff in irradiated structural alloys.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-57285-9 Chemical grafting of waste polystyrene with acrylic acid and subsequent amine functionalization to enhance polystyrene modified bitumen characteristics

The recent synthesis of triple-pore covalent organic frameworks (TP-COFs), specifically TP-COF-DAB and TP-COF-BZ, represents a significant milestone in framework chemistry, as replicating such multi-pore architectures remains highly challenging. Despite their structural novelty, the mathematical perspective of their topology and associated properties is still limited. In this study, closed-form e…

Nature Communications, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74399-w Using transmission electron microscopy, this study reveals the 3D structure of partially intercalated graphite, showing breakdowns in conventional staging behavior and highlighting how lattice defects govern early-stage intercalation.

Scientists have found that staple-shaped particles can tangle together to create a material that is both strong and flexible. Unlike conventional materials, these particles can be locked into a sturdy structure or rapidly unraveled using vibrations. The unusual behavior could open the door to recyclable buildings, reconfigurable structures, and even futuristic robotic technologies.

Reinforced concrete (RC) bridges worldwide are increasingly vulnerable to seismic events and deterioration mechanisms, particularly reinforcement corrosion. This review paper examines the application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites as an innovative solution for seismic retrofitting of corrosion-damaged RC bridges. FRP materials offer exceptional properties including high strength-to-…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-56728-7 Comparative mechanical properties of polyester and polyethylene composites reinforced with sunflower seed hull fibers

French deep-tech leader brings vertically aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) production to Ohio in $10M investment — from site selection to operations in under 12 months ENGLEWOOD, Ohio — June 10, […] The post NAWAH inaugurates first US factory in Dayton, anchoring Franco-American leadership in advanced composite materials appeared first on IACMI .

Voltage Vessels, based in Hawaii, has released Eclipse X9, a composite that combines recycled PETG with basalt fiber reinforcement for large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM). After several years of development, the material is now commercially available as both pellets and filament, and is undergoing evaluation at several LFAM facilities across different printer platforms. The company is&#823…

Nature Communications, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73959-4 Regulated helical orientation of polymer chains proved to greatly enhance fiber mechanics, and the highly stretchable fibers were capable of simultaneously sensing and decoupling tensile and torsional strains via a designed tri-channel structure

Researchers evaluated how wood dust affects PLA parts printed by FFF, and the results could change how makers and manufacturers approach bio-filled filaments. The post Study Probes PLA and Wood Dust FFF Composites appeared on Fabbaloo .

Nature Communications, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73601-3 Silicified woods have potential as environmentally friendly, fire-resistant building materials. Here, the authors report a process in which calcium silicate uniformly self assembles within wood’s microstructure, yielding high strength ceramic-wood composites with good fire resistance and environmental stability.

Nature Communications, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74141-6 This study presents a hybrid auxetic–elastomer platform that enables multiscale isotropic expansion in stretchable displays, minimizing global-to-local image distortion while maintaining stable performance under mechanical deformation.

Nature Communications, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73807-5 Soft materials often fail through snap-through instability, but overcoming this instability requires a polymer network that is soft at small strains and stiffens early at larger strains. Here, the authors design an ordered nanoplastic–elastomer network that shows earlier stiffening while retaining small-strain s…