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Lignin-Carbohydrate Complexes from Pulp Mill Effluent Turned into Valuable Biopolymers

Lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCCs) are biopolymers made up of lignin and carbohydrate monomers that are covalently bonded.

1 Dec 2021

Study Shows the Importance of Similarity Theory for Boosting Fuel Cell Research

Globally, research groups focusing on technology associated with hydrogen production are constantly increasing, which is now extensively believed to be the ultimate clean energy carrier.

1 Dec 2021

Investigating Hybrid Polymer CAD/CAM Restorations for Dental Applications

Romanian researchers have recently presented a study, published in the journal Materials, in which they investigated the mechanical properties of hybrid polymer CAD/CAM restorations for dental applications.

30 Nov 2021

New Reuse Strategy for Graphite Anodes in Used Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers from China recently developed a strategy to reuse waste graphite anodes of spent lithium-ion batteries.

30 Nov 2021

Comprehensive Performance Parameter Used to Evaluate Three New Super-Hard Carbon Allotropes

Carbon is one of the most abundant elements found in nature, not least because it forms the building blocks of life on Earth. New research in the journal Diamond & Related Materials considers three new super-hard carbon allotropes.

30 Nov 2021

Hybrid Composite of Geopolymer Foam and Polylactic Acid: Efficiency in Treating Heavy Metal Water Pollution

Water pollution is an ever-present problem for modern society, and heavy metals from sectors such as industry and mining are particularly problematic due to their negative effect on ecosystems.

30 Nov 2021

Living Fungal Electronic Devices Made of Mycelium or Composites

Flexible electronics are a technology that is growing in popularity due to its potential applications in a variety of fields such as sensors, medical devices, and soft robotics.

30 Nov 2021

Researchers Join Forces to Gain Fundamental Insights into Molten Salts

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge, Brookhaven and Idaho national laboratories and Stony Brook University have developed a novel approach to gain fundamental insights into molten salts, a heat transfer medium important to advanced energy technologies.

30 Nov 2021

In-Situ Aqueous Phase Hydrodeoxygenation of Methyl Palmitate to Hydrocarbons

Severe energy and environmental problems have been caused by the surplus intake of fossil fuels. As a perfect alternative to fossil fuels, renewable biomass could be converted to chemicals and fuels.

30 Nov 2021

Machine Learning Enables Probabilistic Assignment of NMR Spectra of Organic Crystals

Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy—a method that calculates the frequencies produced by the nuclei of certain atoms exposed to radio waves in a powerful magnetic field—can be used to establish chemical and 3D structures as well as the dynamics of materials and molecules.

29 Nov 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

Lignin-Carbohydrate Complexes from Pulp Mill Effluent Turned into Valuable Biopolymers

Study Shows the Importance of Similarity Theory for Boosting Fuel Cell Research

Investigating Hybrid Polymer CAD/CAM Restorations for Dental Applications

New Reuse Strategy for Graphite Anodes in Used Lithium-Ion Batteries

Comprehensive Performance Parameter Used to Evaluate Three New Super-Hard Carbon Allotropes

Hybrid Composite of Geopolymer Foam and Polylactic Acid: Efficiency in Treating Heavy Metal Water Pollution

Living Fungal Electronic Devices Made of Mycelium or Composites

Researchers Join Forces to Gain Fundamental Insights into Molten Salts

In-Situ Aqueous Phase Hydrodeoxygenation of Methyl Palmitate to Hydrocarbons

Machine Learning Enables Probabilistic Assignment of NMR Spectra of Organic Crystals

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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