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Plasma-Sprayed NiCrBSi Coatings: Novel Means of Considering Bond Strength

A novel study in the journal Metals focuses on the importance of bond strength as a significant factor for plasma-sprayed NiCrBSi thin films; the researchers have proposed a unique method reliant on total areas of interlayer pores.

19 Jan 2022

Optimum Orientation of Solar Panels Based on Climatic Data

As the world moves toward implementing fully renewable energy and away from fossil fuels, research is ongoing into the optimization of technologies that will help to achieve a net zero carbon global economy.

19 Jan 2022

Swapping Plastic for Plants in Glitter

Glitter is often made using microplastics and toxic compounds. This is obviously problematic, as the manufacture of this product can cause plastic pollution and environmental damage. Now, a type of glitter has been produced, which uses materials derived from plants instead of synthetic materials. The research has been published in Nature Materials.

19 Jan 2022

A Two-Step Method of Black Phosphorus Flake Thinning

In a recent study published in the journal Materials, researchers developed a mild two-step process to thin black phosphorus (BP) flakes, which can be used in high-performance semiconductor devices.

19 Jan 2022

Glass Multifilament Roving to Produce Hybrid Prepreg Tapes

In a recent study published in the journal Materials, researchers from the Czech Republic developed hybrid prepreg tapes (rectangular cross-section) from glass multifilament roving (circular cross-section) and epoxy matrix using controlled mechanical spreading technology.

19 Jan 2022

Endress+Hauser launches advanced clamp-on flowmeter unit for water, wastewater, and other process industry applications

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Managing Oil Spills with a New Graphite-Based Sorbent

Oil spills are a frequent occurrence globally. There have been many technologies employed over the years to clean them up and mitigate damage their environmental impact.

18 Jan 2022

Photocatalysis Used to Reduce Ibuprofen Tablet Micropollutants in Water

A paper published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering has developed a novel hybrid photocatalyst (AgBr/PSGCN-100) that addresses current challenges in research into finding affordable, non-toxic, chemically inert, and photostable catalysts.

18 Jan 2022

Researchers Employ Metal Complexes to Catalyze the Production of Cyanohydrin

Cyanohydrins are organic substances consisting of hydroxyl and nitrile groups. They are utilized in industrial chemistry as raw materials for alcohols, acids, polymers, and other compounds.

17 Jan 2022

Cherry Pit Biochar Pyrolyzed from Pit Biomass

Even though the viability of some biochars for pollutant adsorption isolation has been demonstrated, according to the most recent study published in the journal Materials, not all possible biomasses have been studied and described.

17 Jan 2022

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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

Plasma-Sprayed NiCrBSi Coatings: Novel Means of Considering Bond Strength

Optimum Orientation of Solar Panels Based on Climatic Data

Swapping Plastic for Plants in Glitter

A Two-Step Method of Black Phosphorus Flake Thinning

Glass Multifilament Roving to Produce Hybrid Prepreg Tapes

Endress+Hauser launches advanced clamp-on flowmeter unit for water, wastewater, and other process industry applications

Managing Oil Spills with a New Graphite-Based Sorbent

Photocatalysis Used to Reduce Ibuprofen Tablet Micropollutants in Water

Researchers Employ Metal Complexes to Catalyze the Production of Cyanohydrin

Cherry Pit Biochar Pyrolyzed from Pit Biomass

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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