A recently discovered nanocarbon phase, first imaged to atomic resolution in 2012, is being exploited to increase the electrical and thermal conductivity of metals and alloys. These unique materials, known as carbon covetic nanomaterials or covetics for short, represent an opportunity to improve energy efficiency over a wide range of applications using low-cost raw materials and scalable processes. This article briefly describes the structure, properties, and potential applications for covetics.

Structural intermetallics offer a number of attractive choices to address an urgent need for materials that can endure harsh environments for extended periods. This article describes current commercial applications for intermetallic materials and work to develop new alloys and applications.