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CO2 Capture with Chitin-Based Fibrous Carbon Microspheres

In a recent study published in an open-access journal Green Chemical Engineering, researchers developed a carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbing composite material made up of pentaethylenehexamine (PEHA) and fibrous carbon microspheres (FCMs) obtained from natural chitin.

9 Feb 2022

New Class of Chemical Building Blocks Accelerates Creation of Complex 3D Molecules

A newly developed set of molecular building blocks aims to turn complex chemistry into something as simple and accessible as a toy construction kit.

9 Feb 2022

UD Researchers Aim to Create Blueprint for a More Renewable Manufacturing Future

Solving the climate crisis isn't just about everyone driving electric vehicles and installing solar panels on our homes. It's about redesigning the way we live, including sweeping changes to the way we produce everyday products.

9 Feb 2022

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

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

CO2 Capture with Chitin-Based Fibrous Carbon Microspheres

New Class of Chemical Building Blocks Accelerates Creation of Complex 3D Molecules

UD Researchers Aim to Create Blueprint for a More Renewable Manufacturing Future

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

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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