How polymers shape our everyday lives
An explanation of polymers and how they impact us.
Discovering, documenting, and exploring the future of materials science and engineering through blogs and projects.
What is surface science?
Surface science helps us understand the behavior of materials at their surfaces and how they interact with other materials.
What is thermal conductivity?
Thermal conductivity explains why some materials feel colder than others, and plays a huge role in everyday life.
The fascinating science behind metamaterials
Metamaterials are advanced materials with properties that are defined by their structure, not their composition, allowing them to manipulate waves in unusual ways.
New breakthrough in forensics means significantly faster case-solving
A new forensics technique allows scientists to clearly and easily see fingerprints on fired bullet casings
Sodium batteries match standard lithium-ion batteries for the first time
New sodium-based solid-state battery could mean competition for the common lithium-ion battery
Material of the month!
At just one atom thick, graphene is the first true "2D" material. Don't let this fool you, though, as it is the strongest material ever measured--it boasts a tensile (stretch) strength of 130 Gigapascals (think of the pressure caused by 1,000,000,000 apples stacked on a 1 m^2 surface). This makes it stronger than diamond films and Kevlar.
Today, graphene is used in everything from flexible electronics, like touch sensors, to innovative water purification membranes.
About The Atomic Notebook
My mission with The Atomic Notebook is to spark curiosity for materials science, engineering, and STEM in general. Whether you're an avid STEM enthusiast, or just someone looking for something interesting to read, you've come to the right place. I hope that you found the blog interesting, and watch out for frequent updates!