advanced functional materials

New advanced functional materials could transform the medical, safety and transport sectors

Tailored flexible illusion coatings hide objects from detection

Research mimics brain cells to boost memory power

Much better, cheaper, brighter and flexible LED’s

Artificial magnetic bacteria “turn” food into natural drugs

Iowa State's Reza Montazami examines a degradable antenna capable of data transmission. Photo by Bob Elbert.

Iowa State materials scientist developing materials and electronics that dissolve when triggered

Light that Moves and Molds Gels

Printing artificial bone

Patterned Hearts

Implants make light work of fixing broken bones

Oscillating Gel Acts Like Artificial Skin, Giving Robots Potential Ability to ‘Feel’

Nanofiber breakthrough holds promise for medicine and microprocessors

Flexible paper robots

Newly Created Material Resembles Cilia