Without ultra-purity, we cannot achieve the performance needed in today's world. When wafers or electronic components become dirty, semiconductors perform worse. In this article, we explain why this matters and what it means today.
By Mohsin Abbas
18 Feb 2026
Inside the Findings That Shaped Materials Science takes a closer look at some of those turning points - the ideas, lab innovations, and breakthroughs that shifted the way we study and use materials. In today's piece, we take a closer look at steel.
Metamaterials revolutionize stealth technology, offering tailored solutions for electromagnetic wave control and reducing detection in military applications.
Most polymers don’t mix—and that’s the point. Polymer alloys succeed by engineering the interface: use thermodynamics to predict separation, processing to sculpt morphology, and compatibilizers to stabilize it.
Learn how flare stacks protect facilities during relief and depressurization events. Key design choices, backpressure control, and pressure monitoring for compliance.
Cutting emissions from materials is hard because of heat and chemistry. This article explains the emissions profile and decarbonization options for key materials.
Compare popular steel alloys used in modern engineering. Learn where A36, 4140, 304 stainless, A572 Grade 50, and 2205 duplex perform best.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
2 Feb 2026
Beauty R&D is shifting toward “materials intelligence,” using AI and atom-level simulation to model ingredient interactions, cut trial-and-error, reduce waste, and speed the development of safer, higher-performing formulations.
By Ankit Singh
28 Jan 2026
Metal Organic Frameworks have enjoyed a brighter spotlight in recent years - especially after the Nobel Prize win in Chemistry last year. Here, we look into the use of these porous structures and how they are being explored in R&D.
By Mohsin Abbas
26 Jan 2026
AI could transform materials R&D. But how it does this, and how well it is adopted, is yet to be seen. Here, we take a look into the current case studies which demonstrate its success.
By Atif Suhail
21 Jan 2026