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Mysterious Transition in Layered Compound Could Be Useful for Advanced Electrical Switches and Nonvolatile Memory

Many materials experience a phase transition, such as a metal to a superconductor, or liquid water to ice when there is a change in temperature.

8 Feb 2022

Novel Antibacterial Material - Graphene Oxide Deposited on Cotton

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers reported the development of an electroconductive cotton cloth via coating of thermally reduced graphene oxide (GO) and electrochemically deposited Ag° particles.

8 Feb 2022

Using Plant Extracts to Prevent Carbon Steel Corrosion

In an article recently published in the journal NPJ Materials Degradation, researchers reviewed the use of plant-extract-based green corrosion inhibitors for the mitigation of carbon steel corrosion.

8 Feb 2022

Non-Contact Method for Manipulating Liquid Metal

In a landmark discovery, FLEET University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have realised the non-contact manipulation of liquid metal.

8 Feb 2022

Scientists Use Dyes to Improve the Durability of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Many emerging technologies related to sustainable energy, such as grid-scale energy storage systems and electric cars, require high-performance rechargeable batteries. Unfortunately, conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have almost reached their theoretical limit, and need to be supplanted by batteries with higher theoretical capacity and energy density.

8 Feb 2022

Systematic Approach to Identify the Best Candidate Cathode Materials for Ca-Batteries

Electric cars are the future; they will help reduce air pollution and end our dependence on fossil fuels. However, there is one glaring problem with this potentially disruptive technology: the availability of sufficient lithium (Li) to produce all these car batteries.

8 Feb 2022

Remediating Land with Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Slag

Industrial activity causes land degradation such as acidification. This is a global issue which is a paramount concern amongst environmental scientists and governmental bodies.

7 Feb 2022

Braided Carbon Nanotube Yarns on an Elastomeric Core for Stretchable Conductive Materials

In a recent study posted to the preprint* server Research Square as a submission to Functional Composite Materials, researchers analyzed the mechanical properties of a stretchable conductor consisting of braided carbon nanotube yarns (CNTYs) wrapped around an elastomeric core.

7 Feb 2022

Asteroid Ryugu Provides Least Contaminated Extraterrestrial Materials Ever Studied

In a recent study posted to the Research Square preprint* server as a submission to Nature, researchers from Japan studied the unique and pristine record of materials from asteroid Ryugu.

7 Feb 2022

Scientists Use Sophisticated Simulations to Solve a Difficult Problem of Materials Science

Understanding the structural properties of molecules found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory has always been the bread and butter of materials scientists.

7 Feb 2022

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.

Materials Research News

Mysterious Transition in Layered Compound Could Be Useful for Advanced Electrical Switches and Nonvolatile Memory

Novel Antibacterial Material - Graphene Oxide Deposited on Cotton

Using Plant Extracts to Prevent Carbon Steel Corrosion

Non-Contact Method for Manipulating Liquid Metal

Scientists Use Dyes to Improve the Durability of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Systematic Approach to Identify the Best Candidate Cathode Materials for Ca-Batteries

Remediating Land with Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Slag

Braided Carbon Nanotube Yarns on an Elastomeric Core for Stretchable Conductive Materials

Asteroid Ryugu Provides Least Contaminated Extraterrestrial Materials Ever Studied

Scientists Use Sophisticated Simulations to Solve a Difficult Problem of Materials Science

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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How to Determine Hexavalent Chromium

Reproducing Test Conditions for PVC Mixer Tests

New Imaging Method for Particle Monitoring in Electronics Manufacturing

What are the Manufacturing Applications of Plasma?

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?

Materials Research News

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

1Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

2Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

3Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

4AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

5Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Hydrogen Isotope Purification

6New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

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