Halogen Bond (XB) are an important type of non-covalent interaction characterized by high directionality, designability, and strong binding capacity. They exhibit broad application potential in ...

A metallic bond between two beryllium atoms has been forged for the first time in the lab. The development could pave the way for the creation of new materials. “Going back 100 years, chemists have ...

A collaboration has led to the development of a high-performance anti-roll bar for trucks and trains that is 30 per cent lighter than those currently on the market. The University of Sheffield AMRC ...

The atoms that comprise a metal are tightly bound to one another by the metallic bond, as explained in Metal Basics. But if enough force is applied, these atoms are able to slip into a new position.

The stator vanes and rotor blades used in high-pressure gas turbines represent some of the world’s most highly loaded engineering components 1. Gas turbines reach tens of thousands of revolutions per ...

Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed the first known metallic gel. Unlike everyday gels, like those used in hand sanitizers, hair products or soft contact lenses, this new material is ...