materials science Articles

Killing consumerism: Are we headed to disposal doom?
In his keynote presentation, Professor Mark Miodownik deliberates on the perils of consumerism, how we might manage to bring it to a sustainable future, and its obsolescence

Magnesium: A new frontier for industrial materials
Scientists are on the cusp of harnessing more environmentally-friendly magnesium alloys.

Graphene takes flight
The thinnest material ever created could revolutionise the way we build aircraft, say University of Manchester researchers

Copper-coated uniforms could be the new armour against hospital infections
University of Manchester materials scientists have found a way to durably combine antibacterial copper nanoparticles with wearable fabrics, which has the potential to limit the spread of infection in hospitals
Manchester receives prestigious royal award
For its successes in Materials research, the University of Manchester has been awarded one of 12 Regius Professorships to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday