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New Device to Convert Mechanical Motion into Electricity

A soft and stretchable device developed by researchers from the North Carolina State University (NC State) has the ability to convert movement into electricity and can function in wet surroundings.

1 Sep 2021

Research Program to Study Microfluidic Laser-Induced Nucleation of Preselected Organic Molecules

This research will be led by Ryan Hartman, professor, with co-principal investigator Bruce Garetz, professor and Associate Chair, the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NYU Tandon.

31 Aug 2021

Wear-Free Long-Lasting Devices Could be Made Using Microscale Superlubric Graphite

Developing long-lasting and durable devices is a long-time human intention. Yet, contemporary devices have limits on the product life due to the wear factor. Moving devices with infinite lifetime exist only in Sci-fi nowadays.

31 Aug 2021

New Material Lowers Conductivity of Cables for Long-Distance Power Supply

High-voltage direct current cables with the potential to effectively transport electricity over long distances are crucial to electricity supply. Hence, improving their performance is a significant challenge.

27 Aug 2021

Storing Lithium-Ion Batteries at Sub-Freezing Temperatures can Affect Battery Parts

The fact that lithium-ion batteries exhibit poor cold-weather performance is well known, and that has implications for a few of their most essential applications—right from starting an electric car in a Wisconsin winter to flying a drone on Mars.

27 Aug 2021

Olympus Announces First Organoid Conference to Support Stem Cell Research

Olympus is proud to announce its first Olympus Organoid Conference—Think Deep, See Deeper, which will be held virtually on Sept. 7–9, 2021.

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Researchers Develop a New Phosphorescent Material from Lignin

The natural ability of wood has been harnessed by researchers to slightly glow to develop a new sustainable phosphorescent material. This material can possibly be utilized in various applications, right from medical imaging and optical sensing to “glow in the dark” dyes and paints.

24 Aug 2021

New Levoglucosenone Derivative Provides Alternative to Toxic Chlorinated Solvents

A study using Circa’s renewable solvent Cyrene™ and new solvent Cygnet 0.0 showed that they have enhanced performance in the production of membranes, as well as when used as solvents in the bio-catalysed synthesis of polyesters.

24 Aug 2021

New Method Improves Detection of Harmful Microscopic Parasites in Water

UNSW Professor Ewa Goldys leads research that uses CRISPR technology to more quickly and easily identify potentially fatal Cryptosporidium microorganisms.

24 Aug 2021

New Greener Methods for Making Nylon 6-6

A kind of nylon known as nylon 6-6 is used to make tire reinforcements, ski bindings, outdoor stadium seats, and other products that need durability, strength, and weather resistance.

23 Aug 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

New Device to Convert Mechanical Motion into Electricity

Research Program to Study Microfluidic Laser-Induced Nucleation of Preselected Organic Molecules

Wear-Free Long-Lasting Devices Could be Made Using Microscale Superlubric Graphite

New Material Lowers Conductivity of Cables for Long-Distance Power Supply

Storing Lithium-Ion Batteries at Sub-Freezing Temperatures can Affect Battery Parts

Olympus Announces First Organoid Conference to Support Stem Cell Research

Researchers Develop a New Phosphorescent Material from Lignin

New Levoglucosenone Derivative Provides Alternative to Toxic Chlorinated Solvents

New Method Improves Detection of Harmful Microscopic Parasites in Water

New Greener Methods for Making Nylon 6-6

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

2AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

3Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

4Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Hydrogen Isotope Purification

5New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

6Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

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