Researchers have developed a highly heat-resistant bioplastic material that can be used for making car parts and construction materials, a discovery that could open the doors wider to adopting ...

To that end, this beginner lesson in heat-treating steel from [Blondihacks] demonstrates why it can be beneficial to trade some of the metal’s toughness for improved hardness and just how to ...

is a sheet-like material made of woven carbon fiber impregnated with thermoplastic resin. It is lightweight, resistant to heat and impact, strong and rigid, and also meets flame retardancy ...

When pulled (i.e., placed under tension), the material absorbs heat. Once the load is released, the alloy reverts to its ...