What new materials are there?

[bobbymike]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/01/mit-makes-compressed-graphene-sponge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29&utm_content=FaceBook

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/01/mit-makes-compressed-graphene-sponge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29&utm_content=FaceBook

http://phys.org/news/2017-01-porous-d-graphene-mit-strong.html

In other news:

http://phys.org/news/2017-01-semiconductor-eyed-next-generation-power-electronics.html

http://phys.org/news/2017-01-transistor-length-minimal-loss.html

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/three-mile-high-skyscraper-design-coated-self-cleaning-material-eats-smog-a7522491.html

 

[CJGibson]

I can't find any mention of quasicrystals in this section, so here you are;

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2115570-third-ever-natural-quasicrystal-found-in-siberian-meteorite/

Good for frying pans apparently.

Chris

 

[bobbymike]

http://nypost.com/2017/01/20/body-armor-of-the-future-could-be-made-of-human-hair/

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://gizmodo.com/scientsts-just-melted-a-solid-below-its-freezing-point-1791515036

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/01/physicists-patent-detonation-technique.html

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/01/scientists-unveil-new-form-of-matter.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29&utm_content=FaceBook

 

[sferrin]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/hydrogen-metal-revolution-technology-space-rockets-superconductor-harvard-university-a7548221.html


I get how it could be used for rocket fuel. I get that it could even be a superconductor. I don't get how anybody would think it a good idea to string rocket fuel hither and yon, just waiting for the opportunity to go from "superconducting power transmitter" to "world's bestest rocket fuel and explosive".

 

[bobbymike]

https://www.inverse.com/article/26969-scientists-create-metallic-hydrogen-100-years?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=inverse&utm_campaign=organic

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.sciencealert.com/physicists-have-found-a-metal-that-conducts-electricity-but-not-heat

 

[bobbymike]

https://www.army.mil/article/181950

Stepanov works with nano-organic energetics (RDX, HMX, CL-20) and inorganic materials (metals.) He is responsible for creating the first nanoorganic energetic known as nano-RDX. He is involved in research aimed at understanding the various properties of nanoenergetics including sensitivity, performance, and mechanical characteristics. He and Patel teach the nanoenergetics class that was first offered last fall and due to high demand is expected to be offered annually. The next one will be held in September.

 

[bobbymike]

http://neutrons.ornl.gov/content/army-researchers-use-neutrons-study-ceramic-material-possible-lightweight-vehicle-armor

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21716599-film-worth-watching-how-keep-cool-without-costing-earth?fsrc=scn/fb/te/bl/ed/materialssciencehowtokeepcoolwithoutcostingtheearth

 

[Jemiba]

http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21716599-film-worth-watching-how-keep-cool-without-costing-earth?fsrc=scn/fb/te/bl/ed/materialssciencehowtokeepcoolwithoutcostingtheearth

... and in combination with sodium-yttrium-fluorid (which can be used to convert at least a part
of the infrared radiation into electric energy), the energy demand for the whole system perhaps could
be lowered even further: http://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms6669

 

[bobbymike]

Slippery bottle solves ketchup problem

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39030055

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/02/23/this-foam-stops-bullets-cold-and-pulverizes-them-to-dust.html

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://gizmodo.com/how-tooth-enamel-could-help-build-super-strong-airplane-1792902009

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://gizmodo.com/this-wild-new-supersolid-is-three-states-of-matter-at-o-1792947115

 

[Ian33]

B)

Now this is cool.

Stretchy, radar wave absorbing, 'tuneable' skins. Mind. Blown.

http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2016/03/04/meta-skin

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=7230

Creating an "impossible" molecule

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://gizmodo.com/scientists-finally-observed-time-crystals-but-what-the-1793061377

https://science.slashdot.org/story/17/03/08/201242/the-quest-to-crystallize-time---previously-considered-impossible-researchers-create-time-crystals

 

[sferrin]

http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=7230

Creating an "impossible" molecule

How long to do it 6.022x10^26th times?

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/US_Naval_Research_Lab_develops_light_transparent_armor_999.html

 

[bobbymike]

https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryInsider/videos/1003337446433921/

My new basement soon ;D

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/03/new-steel-process-is-faster-lower-cost.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29&utm_content=FaceBook

 

[Grey Havoc]

https://phys.org/news/2017-04-iron-graphene-wrinkles.html

https://phys.org/news/2017-04-block-thermal.html

 

[Grey Havoc]

https://science.slashdot.org/story/17/04/04/2259245/scientists-invent-smartphone-screen-material-that-can-repair-its-own-scratches

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=34526

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/04/19/physicists-create-mind-bending-negative-mass-accelerates-backwards/
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39642992

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/04/solar-powered-device-can-pull-3-liters-of-water-every-day-per-kilogram-of-material-straight-from-the-desert-air.html

 

[bobbymike]

https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2017/04/us-working-to-nanotech-materials-for-harder-and-faster-weapons-to-defeat-400-meter-deep-bunkers.html

Also discusses ultra-hard concrete that should be used, IMHO, on new silos for the GBSD.

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Twist_and_shine_Development_of_a_new_photoluminescent_sensor_material_999.html

 

[bobbymike]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2012/04/future-titanium-navy.html

Older story.

 

[Grey Havoc]

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Fuzzy_fibers_can_take_rockets_heat_999.html

 

[fredymac]

Bullet proof skin (reinforced with spider silk).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaZ10VlSoZs

 

[Brickmuppet]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2012/04/future-titanium-navy.html

Older story.

Titanium hull...
Warship...
Well THAT'S a damage control nightmare.

 

[marauder2048]

AF96 steel (prospective MOP warhead case material)


Slide from Lambert's The Weapons Technologies Community of Interest (COI) at SET 2017.

http://techlinkcenter.org/summaries/low-alloy-high-impact-toughness-steel

 

[sferrin]

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2012/04/future-titanium-navy.html

Older story.

Titanium hull...
Warship...
Well THAT'S a damage control nightmare.

Why? Metal fire?

 

[Moose]

Cutting away damage and welding in patches or replacement metal will be a huge pain