Summarizing the state of designed protein hybrid materials, researchers celebrate both the 50th anniversary of the MRS Bulletin and the 2025 Fred Kavli Distinguished Lecturers in Materials Science, Jim De Yoreo and David Baker.

Specially designed histidine-containing peptoids mimic carbonic anhydrase to accelerate calcite step growth.

Imaging ice microstructures formed by water freezing with atomic resolution for the first time.

Tailored assemblies mimic natural enzyme activity with significantly higher stability.

In high-entropy oxides, chromium tends to segregate during growth due to oxidation-induced migration of smaller, high-valence cations.

Researchers developed a way to precisely control dopant structures and locations in carbon-based materials.

Researchers developed a pathway for the solution synthesis of core–crown heterostructures with controlled electronic properties.

Under an optical field, nanoparticle attachment in a model system heavily depends on surface roughness.

PNNL chemical engineer Mariefel Olarte shares passion for mentoring students and the next-generation workforce.

Chromium cations better adapt to changes in oxygen stoichiometry than iron cations.

Using interfacial charge transfer to control cation charges in oxide superlattices offers insights for designing functional heterostructures.

Calcium carbonate mineralization occurs through a multi-step process that begins with a dense liquid phase.

A newly funded project will develop the fundamental understanding of phenomena that underpin material properties important for quantum applications.

Francesca Pierobon holds a joint appointment with UW and WSU to advance low-carbon technologies.

Fully identifying what controls nanocrystal assembly requires incorporating non-traditional forces into models.

New apps help researchers with statistical analyses of data.

Combining X-ray-based techniques allows researchers to locate and characterize small concentrations of electrons in complex semiconductor films.

An initiative from Washington State University and Snohomish County leaders is aiming to make Paine Field a nexus for testing and improving sustainable aviation fuels made from non-petroleum materials.

Elias Nakouzi brings 3D atomic force microcopy expertise to a project focused on understanding how hybrid bio-based nanomaterials assemble.

A team of researchers from PNNL provided technical knowledge and support to test a suite of techniques that detect genetically modified bacteria, viruses, and cells.