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My good friend Prof. Pedersen has just published an excellent editorial in Chemistry of Materials and it starts like this:
How many times did you see the phrase “functional materials”, or some
slight modification of it, in the section of the scientific literature
that you browsed last week? Searching for “functional AND materials” on
Web of Science renders over 112,000 hits, 13,900 of which were published
during 2017 and so far, 6300 published in 2018. Before 1990 there are
1–10 hits per year, and in 1990 there were 63, which then increased to
384 hits in 1991. Since then the trend points to a steep increase in
scientific output on “functional materials” (Figure 1).
“Functional materials”, however, is a nonfunctional phrase: I challenge you to find a single material without any function at all!
Full open access article: LINK
“Functional materials”, however, is a nonfunctional phrase: I challenge you to find a single material without any function at all!
Full open access article: LINK
The existence of nonfunctional materials highlights an intriguing aspect of the material world. These substances, while not serving a specific practical purpose in traditional terms, often play critical roles in various scientific, artistic, and environmental contexts. They may offer unique properties that challenge conventional classifications, inspiring innovative uses and deeper understanding. In this exploration, one might register sim globe link to new perspectives and applications, revealing the complexity and richness of materials science.
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