Learning about dislocations and their interactions within an alloy can help precisely engineer its properties

Two new studies from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), Mumbai, show the importance of defects in the arrangement of atoms in a crystal, called dislocations, in shaping the physical properties of metallic alloys.

Exploiting quantum defects in diamond to image fast-changing weak magnetic fields

Researchers find a new way of building voltage controlled quantum circuits using a combination of graphene and alpha molybdenum trioxide.

Researchers have developed a dermal patch with a blend of natural healing agents and polymers in a bilayer structure for improved wound healing

Wound dressings have evolved considerably from the herbal concoctions and magical potions that were popularly accepted as therapy, until the 19th century. Today, wound care is no longer just using a piece of gauze dipped in Dettol. With bioactive agents, nanoparticles, antioxidant agents, growth factors, polymers and more, the science of wound healing is advancing continually.