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Advanced Zirconium Alloys Able to Meet Demands of Structural Materials in Fusion Reactors

Designing advanced materials that can withstand the extreme environments within fusion reactors is key to the development of this technological field.

6 Dec 2021

HFA as a Qua-Functional Electrolyte Additive in Lithium Batteries

A study recently published in the journal Green Energy & Environment proposed heptafluorobutyric anhydride (HFA) as a multi-functional electrolyte additive to enhance lithium metal batteries (LMBs) and verified its electrochemical properties.

6 Dec 2021

Exploring Interphase Formation of Three Novel Complex Concentrated Aluminum Alloys

A group of researchers from Spain developed three novel complex concentrated high entropy aluminum alloys and used the CALPHAD method to investigate their interphases, microstructures, and mechanical properties.

6 Dec 2021

Characterizing Synthesized Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Ceramics

A new breakthrough was considered in the journal Materials of synthesized biphasic biphasic calcium phosphate ceramics (CaPs) to make tricalcium phosphate (-TCP) and hydroxyapatite (HAp) using coral.

6 Dec 2021

NiZn Ferrites with Mesh Structures Fabricated from Preliminary Precursors by 3D Printing and Solid-State Reaction

A novel finding in the journal Polymers shows that NiZn ferrites featuring mesh architectures have been effectively manufactured from early precursors via three-dimensional (3D) printing and solid-state reactions. This a...

3 Dec 2021

Novel Method to Fabricate Lead Halide Perovskite Solar Cells with Record Efficiency

As part of a collaborative study by Pavia University (Italy) and the Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden at Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), scientists created an innovative technique to develop lead halide perovskite solar cells with efficiency like never before.

3 Dec 2021

Latest Update on Metallic Glass and Related Composites

A study available in the journal Metals reviews the recent progress in the field of metallic glasses and their composites, characterization, synthesis, properties, and applications.

3 Dec 2021

Researchers Develop New Method to Enhance Thermopower at Low Temperatures

Thermoelectric materials have the ability to generate electricity when a temperature difference is applied to them. Conversely, they can also generate a temperature gradient when current is applied to them.

3 Dec 2021

Fe3O4 Thin Films can be Grown on hBN Substrate Without Affecting the Film Properties

Magnetite is a type of iron oxide with the chemical formula Fe3O4. It has many interesting properties that make it the focus of research for use in spintronics devices.

3 Dec 2021

Boron-Doped Diamond Thermistor for Thermal Sensing of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools

Researchers from Portugal recently developed an effective thermistor-type temperature monitoring method for boron-doped diamond-coated carbide cutting tools.

3 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

Advanced Zirconium Alloys Able to Meet Demands of Structural Materials in Fusion Reactors

HFA as a Qua-Functional Electrolyte Additive in Lithium Batteries

Exploring Interphase Formation of Three Novel Complex Concentrated Aluminum Alloys

Characterizing Synthesized Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Ceramics

NiZn Ferrites with Mesh Structures Fabricated from Preliminary Precursors by 3D Printing and Solid-State Reaction

Novel Method to Fabricate Lead Halide Perovskite Solar Cells with Record Efficiency

Latest Update on Metallic Glass and Related Composites

Researchers Develop New Method to Enhance Thermopower at Low Temperatures

Fe3O4 Thin Films can be Grown on hBN Substrate Without Affecting the Film Properties

Boron-Doped Diamond Thermistor for Thermal Sensing of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools

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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