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New Method to Create Semiconducting Covalent Polymer Networks for Optoelectronic Devices

Dr. Liang Yao has invented a unique technique for preparing semiconducting covalent polymer networks (CPNs). The new method is designed to advance the application of the materials in optoelectronic devices.

26 Feb 2018

New Stable Thin Film Could Improve Field of Spintronics

The ever-expanding field of spintronics exploits the spin of electrons, and not their charge, to improve solid-state devices such as cell phone components.

19 Feb 2018

New Materials Could Prevent Wind Turbine Damage Caused by Extreme Climate

Researchers are currently involved in designing new materials for the construction of wind turbines which are resistant to extreme climate.

11 Jan 2018

Innovative Way to Improve Conductivity of Glass Coating

An invention with the potential to enhance the conductivity of a kind of glass coating used on objects such as solar cells, touch screens, and energy-efficient windows has been made by scientists from the University of Liverpool.

28 Nov 2017

MIT Study Reveals Melting of Metals Actually Hurts Rather Than Helps Bonding Process

For the bonding process of two pieces of metal, either the metals must melt a little where they meet or a bit of molten metal must be added between the pieces. A solid bond then forms when the metal hardens again. But researchers at MIT have found that in certain cases, melting can actually impede metal bonding rather than enhance it.

22 Nov 2017

Transparent Abrasion-Resistant Coatings for Daily Use Products

Water- and dirt-repellent outdoor clothing and sportswear, or anti-fog windshields – there are many daily use products that can gain from very hydrophobic coatings. For such coatings, researchers guided by Dr. Bastian E. Rapp at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created Fluoropor, a material that is both abrasion-resistant and transparent and that comprises of a fluorinated polymer foam with continuous nano/micro-structure. Fluoropor is described in Nature Scientific Reports.

21 Nov 2017

Physicists Develop Thin-Film Combinations to Use Waste Heat from Electronic Devices

The heat generated in electronic devices (e.g. computers) is generally wasted. At present, physicists from Bielefeld University have come up with a technique to put the waste heat to good use—they use the heat to produce magnetic signals called as “spin currents.”

21 Nov 2017

Synthetic Material with Nanoscale Holes can be Used in Antireflective Coatings

According to Penn State engineers, synthetic microspheres with nanoscale holes are capable of absorbing light from all directions across an extensive range of frequencies, allowing them to be considered for use in antireflective coatings.

6 Nov 2017

FiroShield Coating for Superior Fire and Corrosion Resistance of Steel in Buildings

The steel used for constructing a building can be protected from being buckled and failing during a fire by adding additional coats of “paint.”

1 Nov 2017

Using Liquid Metal to Produce Very Thin Oxide Layers that Enable Faster Electronics

Two-dimensional materials with a thickness of just a few atoms, never observed before in nature, have been synthesized by scientists from the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. The scientists achieved this by using liquid metal.

20 Oct 2017

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

New Method to Create Semiconducting Covalent Polymer Networks for Optoelectronic Devices

New Stable Thin Film Could Improve Field of Spintronics

New Materials Could Prevent Wind Turbine Damage Caused by Extreme Climate

Innovative Way to Improve Conductivity of Glass Coating

MIT Study Reveals Melting of Metals Actually Hurts Rather Than Helps Bonding Process

Transparent Abrasion-Resistant Coatings for Daily Use Products

Physicists Develop Thin-Film Combinations to Use Waste Heat from Electronic Devices

Synthetic Material with Nanoscale Holes can be Used in Antireflective Coatings

FiroShield Coating for Superior Fire and Corrosion Resistance of Steel in Buildings

Using Liquid Metal to Produce Very Thin Oxide Layers that Enable Faster Electronics

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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