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Study Suggests the Importance of Chirality in Defects and Dislocations in General Chiral Issues

Using magnets, a collaborative group have furthered our understanding of chirality.

24 May 2021

Ionization Energy of Atoms in Photonic Crystals can be Significantly Changed

Ionization energy is considered one of the most significant physicochemical parameters. It is defined with respect to the amount of energy needed to rip an electron from an atom.

24 May 2021

2D Thin Films Used in Some Perovskite Solar Cells Closely Resemble a Sandwich

In a world hungry for cheaper, more efficient renewable energy, Australian researchers have served up a treat.

21 May 2021

Studying Adsorption Behavior of Surfactant Molecules on Metallic Nanoparticles

Sumit Sharma, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering in Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology, was recently awarded a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development five-year, $511,902 grant to study the adsorption behavior of surfactant, or soap-like, molecules on metallic nanoparticles.

21 May 2021

Understanding the Nature of Perovskites can Help Determine Their Optimal Makeup for Solar Cells

The sun delivers more energy to Earth in one hour than humanity consumes over an entire year.

21 May 2021

Novel Way to Boost the Performance of Solid-State Batteries

Although solid-state batteries can pack plenty of energy into a compact space, their electrodes are not that good at making a contact with their electrolytes.

21 May 2021

Thin Films Used in Some Perovskite Solar Cells Closely Resemble a Sandwich

Scientists of Australia have come up with a treat for a world that is starving for affordable and more efficient renewable energy.

20 May 2021

Advanced Microscopy Reveals Twin Boundary Defect in Soft-Block Copolymer

Using a sophisticated electron microscopy technique, researchers from Texas A&M University have uncovered a single microscopic defect, known as a “twin” in a soft-block copolymer, for the first time.

20 May 2021

Simple Sensor System can Prevent Dangerous Battery Fires

A deceptively simple sensor system developed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory can prevent dangerous conditions from developing in outdoor battery cabinets.

19 May 2021

Unique Dyes can Avoid Unnecessary Motor Replacements in the Future

One day in the near future dyes in electric motors might indicate when cable insulation is becoming brittle and the motor needs replacing.

19 May 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

Study Suggests the Importance of Chirality in Defects and Dislocations in General Chiral Issues

Ionization Energy of Atoms in Photonic Crystals can be Significantly Changed

2D Thin Films Used in Some Perovskite Solar Cells Closely Resemble a Sandwich

Studying Adsorption Behavior of Surfactant Molecules on Metallic Nanoparticles

Understanding the Nature of Perovskites can Help Determine Their Optimal Makeup for Solar Cells

Novel Way to Boost the Performance of Solid-State Batteries

Thin Films Used in Some Perovskite Solar Cells Closely Resemble a Sandwich

Advanced Microscopy Reveals Twin Boundary Defect in Soft-Block Copolymer

Simple Sensor System can Prevent Dangerous Battery Fires

Unique Dyes can Avoid Unnecessary Motor Replacements in the Future

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

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The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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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

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