Depending upon the material, enhanced corrosion resistance can be obtained by manipulating surface properties like composition, structure, and topography. Factors influencing the choice of ...

A biological indicator (BI) measures the effectiveness of the sterilization process to which it is subjected. Factors such as the test organism, the packaging, the culture material, and the test ...

The Endura® Ioniq™ PVD system is Applied Materials’ latest breakthrough for solving wiring resistance challenges of 2D scaling. The Ioniq system is an Integrated Materials Solution™ (IMS™) 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.

Kevlar and Twaron are famously tough materials, but there’s a bit of a trade-off to be made between strength, heat resistance and weight. Now, researchers have created a new nanofiber version of the ...

AmeriPro Roofing reports on selecting roofing materials based on climate, emphasizing that effective choices can prevent long ...

Radiation-resistant, tough space materials are therefore a necessity for missions that go beyond our safe atmosphere. Modern spacecraft, space stations, and deep-space probes use such materials ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. Rendering of a Lewisboro, N.Y. disaster-resilient home by ...

The global industrial materials market continues to evolve in 2026, with increasing demand for corrosion-resistant metals and high-performance alloys across construction, energy, and manufacturing ...

Some of the most innovative and useful inventions have been inspired by nature. Take the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan, whose aerodynamic design is modeled after the kingfisher bird. Or Velcro, ...