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Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Spectroscopy to Assess Donor Kidney Quality

Globally, there is a shortage of donor kidneys, which has led to proposals to significantly expand the pool of deceased donors to include expanded criteria donors.

20 Jan 2022

Growing Saffron with IoT-Enabled Smart Hydroponics

Climate change has led to severe disruptions in worldwide crop growing. Saffron, one of the most expensive global crops, is integral to the economy of India and likewise has been affected by a warming global climate.

20 Jan 2022

Building Molecular Rotor Within Nanostructured Cage Allows for the Creation of Flexible Molecular Device

Caged or confined machines tend to display stimulating properties by turning input energy into programmed functions.

19 Jan 2022

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

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

Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Spectroscopy to Assess Donor Kidney Quality

Growing Saffron with IoT-Enabled Smart Hydroponics

Building Molecular Rotor Within Nanostructured Cage Allows for the Creation of Flexible Molecular Device

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

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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