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Cellulose Nanofiber-based Substrates for Detection of Porphyrin-Type Molecules in Raman Spectroscopy

In a recent study published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, researchers replaced organic semiconductor materials like graphene oxide substrates with metal-free cellulose nanofiber-based polymer substrate in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to analyze organic porphyrin-type molecules.

13 Dec 2021

Bettersizer S3 Plus Measuring Size and Shape of Lunar Samples Returned by Chang'E-5 Mission

On July 12, 2021, the Qian Xuesen Laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Space Technology obtained the first batch of lunar samples issued by the National Space Administration and conducted research on the size, morphology, and composition of the samples.

From Bettersize Instruments Ltd. 13 Dec 2021

An Overview of Nontoxic Halide Perovskites

A novel breakthrough in making nontoxic halide perovskites as solar cell materials was considered in the journal ACS Omega.

10 Dec 2021

Recyclable Epoxy Adhesives Developed from Renewable Soybean Oil

A recent study was published in which via a thermomechanical "thiol-epoxy" click process, biocomposite and biodegradable epoxy vitrimer adhesives (ESOBV) with active borate ester linkages were produced from epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) and a dithiol borate ester curing agent (BDB). This research was published in European Polymer Journal.

10 Dec 2021

Insight into New Materials that are Shaping Future Technologies

Researchers in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology have developed a new physical model for controlling elastic wave propagation – a model that may potentially impact various applications, including acoustic cloaking, enhanced sensing, and energy tunneling.

10 Dec 2021

New Insights Toward a Circular Economy: Researchers Find Way to Decompose Synthetic Polyisoprene

Enzymes are capable of degrading synthetic polyisoprene. The specific conditions for that have now been created and exploited by researchers at Martin Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry.

10 Dec 2021

Certain Particles of Matter Could be Crystalline and Flowing at the Same Time

Through their research efforts, the team was able to finally disprove an intuitive assumption that in order for two particles of matter to merge and form larger units, they must be attracted to each other.

10 Dec 2021

Researchers Develop First Flexible and Washable Battery

Scientists from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have developed a first-ever flexible and washable battery. The battery works upon twisting or stretching to twice its usual length, or when tossed in the laundry.

10 Dec 2021

Using Starch Copolymers in the Biomedical Field

Attractive materials that are gaining interest in the field of bioengineering are starch copolymers, and their use for biomedical applications is the focus of a paper in the journal Carbohydrate Polymers.

9 Dec 2021

Applications of Carbon Nitride in Novel Photocatalysts

One of the key research areas for photocatalytic applications is the development of novel metal-free materials that possess superior visible-light responses.

9 Dec 2021

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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

Cellulose Nanofiber-based Substrates for Detection of Porphyrin-Type Molecules in Raman Spectroscopy

Bettersizer S3 Plus Measuring Size and Shape of Lunar Samples Returned by Chang'E-5 Mission

An Overview of Nontoxic Halide Perovskites

Recyclable Epoxy Adhesives Developed from Renewable Soybean Oil

Insight into New Materials that are Shaping Future Technologies

New Insights Toward a Circular Economy: Researchers Find Way to Decompose Synthetic Polyisoprene

Certain Particles of Matter Could be Crystalline and Flowing at the Same Time

Researchers Develop First Flexible and Washable Battery

Using Starch Copolymers in the Biomedical Field

Applications of Carbon Nitride in Novel Photocatalysts

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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