It was found that the hard material must be capable of conducting ions, and the soft material has to contain salt ions. The scientists believe that a chemical bond forms when the two materials ...

The approach uses 3D printing to produce WC-Co cemented carbides - ultra-hard materials used in cutting and construction tools - while reducing the waste and cost of conventional manufacturing.

UB chemistry researcher Eva Zurek is a key partner on a new $7.5 million effort to discover inexpensive materials hard enough to join two pieces of steel together through a process called friction ...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON - For many engineering and construction professionals, getting dirty at work is just part of the job. Rock, gravel, sand, concrete and other materials are all important ...