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Wire-Arc 3D Printing to Repair Machining Tool Parts

A team of researchers at the Changwon National University, South Korea have published a study in the journal Materials Research and Technology that investigates the use of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) in machine tool remanufacturing.

6 Dec 2021

Carbon-Negative Biochar Augmented Concrete

There is little dispute of the fact that concrete plays an important role in the development of human society, however, in terms of limiting its environmental impact, there is still work to be done. Now, a team of researchers, writing in the Chemical Engineering Journal, have developed a carbon-negative bio-char augmented concrete that could influence the future of the concrete industry.

6 Dec 2021

Novel Efficient and Economical Process for the Production of Cr2O3 from Chromite Ore

Chromium salts are an important inorganic chemical product. However, their production comes with serious drawbacks in terms of environmental damage and resource utilization. To address these issues and investigate a cleaner production method of chromium salts, a paper has been published in Process Safety and Environmental Protection.

6 Dec 2021

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

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

Wire-Arc 3D Printing to Repair Machining Tool Parts

Carbon-Negative Biochar Augmented Concrete

Novel Efficient and Economical Process for the Production of Cr2O3 from Chromite Ore

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

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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Game-Changing Advances in Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace Systems

Nanoscale Characterization of 2D Materials Achieved with AFM

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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

2Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

3Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

4Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

5Emerson Helps Oil and Gas Company Meet Emissions Standards with New Electric Dump Valves

6Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

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