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Scientists Create Novel Elastomer for Heart Assistance Devices

Researchers in Poland have developed an innovative elastomer for use in heart assistance devices, with the results of their research demonstrating good potential for its use in medical applications.

3 Mar 2022

Using Thermal Shock to Synthesize Ceramic Powders for Perovskite Cells

Publishing in ACS Energy Letters, a team of researchers from the USA and China has demonstrated the rapid, economical synthesis of ceramic powders for use in perovskite solar cells using thermal shock.

3 Mar 2022

Wettability of Spray-Painted Metallic Surfaces

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers presented a detailed analysis of the effect of paint layer covering on the wettability of metal surfaces.

3 Mar 2022

Green Chemistry in Solar Cells

In a recent study published in the journal ACS Energy Letters, researchers from China reviewed the green process for producing sustainable perovskite solar cells (PSCs). They focused on the environmental and health impact of lead (Pb) and solvents used for manufacturing PSCs.

3 Mar 2022

An Easier Method for Scientists to Synthesize Diamond Nanothreads

As hard as diamond and as flexible as plastic, highly sought-after diamond nanothreads would be poised to revolutionize our world-;if they weren't so difficult to make.

3 Mar 2022

New Rapid and Energy-Efficient Approach for Producing More Eco-Friendly Liquid Crystals

Production of liquid crystals could be done in a highly efficiently eco-friendly manner any sooner.

2 Mar 2022

New Breakthrough Discloses Role of Oxygen Impurities in Semiconductor Properties

A surprising new source of conductivity from oxygen atoms trapped inside has been noted by a research group probing the properties of a semiconductor integrated with a novel thin oxide film.

2 Mar 2022

Ultrasonic Imaging of Acoustic Waves in AO Devices

In a recent study published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers analyzed the characteristics of an ultrasonic acoustic field generated by a laser inside a fused quartz crystal cell-based acousto-optical (AO) modulator.

2 Mar 2022

Deep Well Plates for High Integrity Biobanking Specimen Storage

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Scientists Develop a Method Representing Breakthrough in Production of Micro-Supercapacitors for Upgrading Battery Technology

Micro-supercapacitors could transform the way batteries are used by extending their lifespan and facilitating very fast charging.

1 Mar 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

Scientists Create Novel Elastomer for Heart Assistance Devices

Using Thermal Shock to Synthesize Ceramic Powders for Perovskite Cells

Wettability of Spray-Painted Metallic Surfaces

Green Chemistry in Solar Cells

An Easier Method for Scientists to Synthesize Diamond Nanothreads

New Rapid and Energy-Efficient Approach for Producing More Eco-Friendly Liquid Crystals

New Breakthrough Discloses Role of Oxygen Impurities in Semiconductor Properties

Ultrasonic Imaging of Acoustic Waves in AO Devices

Deep Well Plates for High Integrity Biobanking Specimen Storage

Scientists Develop a Method Representing Breakthrough in Production of Micro-Supercapacitors for Upgrading Battery Technology

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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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

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

3“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

4Microwave Technology Revolutionizes Clean Hydrogen Production

5Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

6Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

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