Copper matrix composites (CMCs) are engineered materials in which a copper matrix is reinforced by ceramic particles, carbon-based nanomaterials or other high-strength inclusions to enhance mechanical ...

Nanocrystals embedded in glass matrices constitute a dynamic research field that bridges the gap between fundamental materials science and practical optoelectronic applications. These systems involve ...

Metal-matrix composites are either in use or prototyping for the Space Shuttle, commercial airliners, electronic substrates, bicycles, automobiles, golf clubs, and a variety of other applications.

Researchers have developed a computational framework to predict the properties of granular hydrogel matrices. A granular hydrogel matrix could be transformative in several biomedical applications ...