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The Impacts of Recycling Waste Plastic Bottles as a Partial Substitute for Fine Natural Aggregates

A study recently published in the journal Cleaner Materials evaluates the impacts of recycling waste PET as a partial substitute for fine natural aggregates on the workability, mechanical, microstructural, economic, and thermal properties of concrete.

2 Dec 2021

Self-Assembly of Two-Component System of Designer Tetrahedral Patchy Particles

Diamond structured-colloidal crystals are attractive for a number of applications due to their unique properties.

2 Dec 2021

Employing a New Means of Designing Electromagnetic Wave Shielding and Absorbing Materials

The novel study in the Small-Science Journal focuses on the latest techniques in the development of electromagnetic wave absorbing and shielding (EMAS) materials to reduce electromagnetic wave power density.

2 Dec 2021

Researchers Suggest New Theoretical Model of Supercapacitors

Scientists from HSE Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics (HSE MIEM) and the Institute of Non-Classical Chemistry in Leipzig have suggested a new theoretical model of supercapacitors that considers the properties of a cation. This significantly affects the electric differential capacitance of supercapacitors.

2 Dec 2021

Reconsidering Grain Refinement Mechanisms and the Role of Solute During 3D Printing of Alloys

A recent study presented in the Additive Manufacturing journal has explored the production and properties of 3D printed alloys with a specific focus on the roles of the solute and nucleant in grain refinement processes. ...

2 Dec 2021

Ge Quantum Dots and Sn Precipitation SiGeSn Hybrid Film Constructed via Ultrafast High-Temperature Annealing

Researchers in Japan and Korea have recently developed a hybrid system made up of quantum dots (QDs) with fine parameters that could be a strong candidate for improving the performance of thermoelectric materials in the low-temperature region.

2 Dec 2021

Quebec’s Lithium Resources and Potential Markets for Electric Vehicle Batteries

It has been predicted that the amount of lithium produced between 2015 and 2019 will need to double between 2025 and 2030 to meet electric vehicle demand.

1 Dec 2021

Self Sorting in Supramolecular Assemblies to Form Hydrogels

A new research paper posted to the chemRxiv* preprint server focuses on the complex process of narcissistic self-sorting in supramolecular chains that can aid in the construction of substances with more complicated topologies.

1 Dec 2021

Chemical Composition of Road Dust Ultrafine Particle Fractions

In a paper published in the open-access journal Atmosphere, researchers from Canada recently investigated metal concentrations in ultrafine particles (UFP; <0.1 µm) from “dust box” sweepings collected by the City of Toronto, Canada.

1 Dec 2021

Solar Supercapacitor Prototype to Generate and Store Solar Energy in Cars

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials Research Express, researchers developed a composite material panel that can generate electrical energy from solar energy as a photovoltaic cell and stores the energy as a structural supercapacitor.

1 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

The Impacts of Recycling Waste Plastic Bottles as a Partial Substitute for Fine Natural Aggregates

Self-Assembly of Two-Component System of Designer Tetrahedral Patchy Particles

Employing a New Means of Designing Electromagnetic Wave Shielding and Absorbing Materials

Researchers Suggest New Theoretical Model of Supercapacitors

Reconsidering Grain Refinement Mechanisms and the Role of Solute During 3D Printing of Alloys

Ge Quantum Dots and Sn Precipitation SiGeSn Hybrid Film Constructed via Ultrafast High-Temperature Annealing

Quebec’s Lithium Resources and Potential Markets for Electric Vehicle Batteries

Self Sorting in Supramolecular Assemblies to Form Hydrogels

Chemical Composition of Road Dust Ultrafine Particle Fractions

Solar Supercapacitor Prototype to Generate and Store Solar Energy in Cars

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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