Materials Testing Resources

Study Describes Cleaner, More Resilient Supply Chain for Critical Battery Anode Material
Since becoming central to next generation energy storage technologies, the graphite supply chain has been a growing point of concern for many. Even as demand has outpaced that of lithium, graphite production remains a highly concentrated, carbon intensive process. read more
Seven New Ceramic Materials Synthesized Using Simple Stabilizing Solution
Researchers from Penn State have created seven new high-entropy oxides (HEOS) by removing oxygen during synthesis. HEOS are a class of ceramics composed over more than five metals and have widespread potential applications in energy storage and other next gen technologies. read more
Cyanide Recycling Tech Promises Sustainable Gold Extraction
Widely used in gold extraction for its ease of use and selectivity when combining with gold, traditional cyanide-based extractions pose substantial environmental and public health impacts due to its highly toxic nature. With recent geopolitical instability driving gold purchasing to unprecedented highs, the need for a greener extraction method has never been higher. read more
Mechanochemical Method Uses Collisions to Sustainably Recycle PET
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a durable plastic used throughout the world for bottles, food packaging, and even clothing fibers. While its durability has led it to be the worlds most widely used plastic, that very same durability makes it difficult to efficiently recycle. read more
Rare Earth Element Recovery Accelerated Using Rapid Flash Joule Heating
Rice University researchers have published their novel method which offers an ultrafast, single step process to recover rare earth elements (REEs) from discarded magnets. The innovative approach offers not only environmental, but also economic benefits over traditional recycling methods. read more
New Method for Exotic Alloy Production Discovered With Electron Microscopy
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers have discovered a new method to produce high-entropy alloys (HEAs) at near room temperatures. Additionally, the method provides increased control over the alloy’s crystal structure and overall morphology. read more