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Texas A&M Researcher Investigates Carbonate Mineral Chemical Variations to Improve Oil Recovery

Dr. Igor Ivanishin, a postdoctoral researcher in the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University, has firsthand experience with the frustrations of oil production.

16 Jun 2021

Inducing and Tuning Spin Interactions in Layered Material by Inserting Iron Atoms, Protons

Magnetic-spin interactions that allow spin-manipulation by electrical control allow potential applications in energy-efficient spintronic devices. Hall-bar device on solid proton conductor, used to measure Hall resisti...

16 Jun 2021

Study Uncovers Main Cause of Energy Loss in Spintronic Materials

A study led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers uncovered a property of magnetic materials that will allow engineers to develop more efficient spintronic devices in the future.

15 Jun 2021

Study Shows How Oxygen Loss Degrades the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries

When lithium ions travel in and out of a battery electrode during charge-discharge cycles, a small amount of oxygen leaks out and the battery’s voltage — a measure of the amount of energy it delivers — also reduces in the same corresponding amount.

15 Jun 2021

New Technique Converts Generic Polymers into Luminescent Ones

Scientists from Hokkaido University have successfully devised a new technique that imparts luminescent properties to generic polymers like polyethylene and polystyrene.

14 Jun 2021

Behavior of Active Platinum Species in High Temperature Oxidations

Highly dispersed platinum catalysts provide new possibilities for industrial processes, such as the flameless combustion of methane, propane, or carbon monoxide, which has fewer emissions and is more resource efficient and consistent than conventional combustion.

11 Jun 2021

Electrode Coating can Significantly Improve the Performance of Organic Solar Cells

Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) have found that the performance of an organic photovoltaic cell can be considerably enhanced with an electrode coating measuring just a single molecule thickness.

11 Jun 2021

Study Reveals New Class of Atomic-Thin Electride Materials

An exploratory analysis of the behavior of materials with preferred electric characteristics led to the discovery of a structural phase of 2D materials.

11 Jun 2021

Chemistry’s Feng Lin Will Use NSF CAREER Grant to Push Development of Sustainable Rechargeable Batteries

Feng Lin, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, will use a new National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award to develop rechargeable batteries that he hopes could one day impact the energy market.

11 Jun 2021

New Discovery Establishes a Relationship Between Magnetic Fields and Supercapacitors

Since energy storage devices are often used in a magnetic field environment, scientists have often explored how an external magnetic field affects the charge storage of nonmagnetic aqueous carbon-based supercapacitor systems.

10 Jun 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

Texas A&M Researcher Investigates Carbonate Mineral Chemical Variations to Improve Oil Recovery

Inducing and Tuning Spin Interactions in Layered Material by Inserting Iron Atoms, Protons

Study Uncovers Main Cause of Energy Loss in Spintronic Materials

Study Shows How Oxygen Loss Degrades the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries

New Technique Converts Generic Polymers into Luminescent Ones

Behavior of Active Platinum Species in High Temperature Oxidations

Electrode Coating can Significantly Improve the Performance of Organic Solar Cells

Study Reveals New Class of Atomic-Thin Electride Materials

Chemistry’s Feng Lin Will Use NSF CAREER Grant to Push Development of Sustainable Rechargeable Batteries

New Discovery Establishes a Relationship Between Magnetic Fields and Supercapacitors

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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