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Study Shows Why Some Methods Enhance Performance of Electrically Conducting Films

Better understanding the science that underpins well-known techniques for developing quantum dots--tiny semiconducting nanocrystals--can help reduce the guesswork of current practices as material scientists use them to make better solar panels and digital displays.

10 Jul 2020

Particle-Level Cathode Coating Increases Life and Safety of Li-Ion Batteries

A new particle-level cathode coating has been developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, jointly with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).

9 Jul 2020

Study Helps Make Plastic Coatings with High Transparency and Conductivity

At the University of Michigan, scientists have made plastic conductive as well as more transparent as part of their attempts to enhance window-mounted infrared solar cells, LED light panels, and huge touchscreens.

7 Jul 2020

New Process to Create Zinc Oxide Layers for Sensors and Coating on Plastics

A Bochum-based team has developed a new process for zinc oxide layers that can be used for nitrogen oxide sensors as well as protection layer on plastic.

2 Jul 2020

AkzoNobel’s Interpon Brand Launches 3D Visualization for Powder Coatings Customers

Choosing the right powder coating has never been easier, thanks to the introduction of immersive 3D imaging technology by AkzoNobel’s Interpon brand.

From AkzoNobel 1 Jul 2020

New Coatings on Implants Could Help Make Them More Compatible

Researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed a new method of applying anti-inflammatory substances to implants in order to inhibit undesirable inflammatory reactions in the body.

1 Jul 2020

New Light-Activated Membranes Could Help Efficient Tapping of Solar Energy

Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Argonne National Laboratory in the U.S. have recently employed atomic layer depositionto fabricate visible light-activated membranes that efficiently utilize solar energy.

1 Jul 2020

New Artificial Coating to Enhance Battery Life and Durability

When batteries are charged and used, a complex SEI (solid electrolyte interphase) layer is formed.

25 Jun 2020

Novel Polymer Coating to Incapacitate Coronavirus, Prevent Transmission

Lehigh is one of four universities to receive funding through the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program COVID-19 Challenge supporting innovative research projects that could potentially impact Pennsylvania's pandemic response.

24 Jun 2020

New Method to Produce Tailored Polyimide Membranes to Purify Sour Gas

Natural gas that contains larger amounts of hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) and carbon dioxide (CO(2)) is termed sour gas. Before it can enter a pipeline, it must be "sweetened" by removal of its acidic impurities.

24 Jun 2020

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Study Shows Why Some Methods Enhance Performance of Electrically Conducting Films

Particle-Level Cathode Coating Increases Life and Safety of Li-Ion Batteries

Study Helps Make Plastic Coatings with High Transparency and Conductivity

New Process to Create Zinc Oxide Layers for Sensors and Coating on Plastics

AkzoNobel’s Interpon Brand Launches 3D Visualization for Powder Coatings Customers

New Coatings on Implants Could Help Make Them More Compatible

New Light-Activated Membranes Could Help Efficient Tapping of Solar Energy

New Artificial Coating to Enhance Battery Life and Durability

Novel Polymer Coating to Incapacitate Coronavirus, Prevent Transmission

New Method to Produce Tailored Polyimide Membranes to Purify Sour Gas

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Coatings and Thin Films News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4Precisely-Doped Two-Dimensional Semiconductors For Monolithic Integrated Circuits

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6A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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