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Carbon Dots from Human Hair Waste Improve Stability, Performance of Solar Cells

Scientists from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have used carbon dots to produce a unique kind of 'armor' to enhance the performance of next-generation solar technology.

9 Apr 2021

Eco-Friendly Pollen Sponge can Help Overcome Marine Oil Spills

A research team, headed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has produced a biodegradable, reusable sponge that can instantly absorb various organic solvents, including oil, from polluted water sources.

8 Apr 2021

Superactivated Carbon can be Used as Regenerator Material to Increase Cryocooler Efficiency

Cryocoolers are ultracold refrigeration units used in surgery and drug development, semiconductor fabrication, and spacecraft.

7 Apr 2021

New Battery can Charge 10 Times Faster than Traditional Lithium-Ion Battery

A new type of battery designed by scientists from St Petersburg University can charge 10 times faster than a regular lithium-ion battery.

7 Apr 2021

Si/GaN Device can Help Accelerate Commercialization of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

About three years ago, researchers from the University of Michigan had identified a new artificial photosynthesis device composed of silicon and gallium nitride (Si/GaN).

6 Apr 2021

Study Shows Anode Degradation Caused by Evolution of Solid Electrolyte Interphase Shells

The electrochemical performance of lithium (Li) batteries is mainly governed by the interfacial decomposition products that form what is called the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) at the time of the first charging or discharging.

5 Apr 2021

The Type of Material and Fabric Layer Amount in COVID-19 Masks Matter

A new study by researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology has found that wearing a face mask can safeguard a person and others from Covid-19, but the kind of material and how many fabric layers are utilized can considerably influence the risk of exposure.

5 Apr 2021

Novel Method to Overcome Defects in Perovskites Without Defect Passivation

In perovskite solar cells (PSCs), grain boundaries (GBs) have been identified to be detrimental to the photovoltaic performance of the devices.

2 Apr 2021

Researchers Demonstrate Superconducting Materials at Room Temperatures

University of Rochester researchers who demonstrated superconducting materials at room temperatures last fall, now report a new technique in the quest to also create the materials at lower pressures.

1 Apr 2021

Study may Help Create Pressure Sensors Based on Silicene, Other 2D Materials

Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology (CEST) have developed a method for modeling the behavior of 2D materials under pressure. The research will help create pressure sensors based on silicene or other 2D materials. The paper was published in the ACS Nano journal.

1 Apr 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

Carbon Dots from Human Hair Waste Improve Stability, Performance of Solar Cells

Eco-Friendly Pollen Sponge can Help Overcome Marine Oil Spills

Superactivated Carbon can be Used as Regenerator Material to Increase Cryocooler Efficiency

New Battery can Charge 10 Times Faster than Traditional Lithium-Ion Battery

Si/GaN Device can Help Accelerate Commercialization of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Study Shows Anode Degradation Caused by Evolution of Solid Electrolyte Interphase Shells

The Type of Material and Fabric Layer Amount in COVID-19 Masks Matter

Novel Method to Overcome Defects in Perovskites Without Defect Passivation

Researchers Demonstrate Superconducting Materials at Room Temperatures

Study may Help Create Pressure Sensors Based on Silicene, Other 2D Materials

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

6Transforming a Waste Resource Into Sustainable Materials – Latrobe Magnesium’s Plant Paves the Way to a Cleaner, High Value Future

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