Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) outline how high-performance materials for various technologies can be designed to be more sustainable, safer, and more resource-efficient.

How this affects you

This research provides a strategic shift in materials science, advocating for the design of materials with long-term stability, reusability, and raw material availability in mind, rather than solely focusing on maximum performance. This could significantly mitigate risks associated with critical mineral supply chains for key future technologies.