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Chemists Discover 224 Previously Unknown Allotropes of Carbon

Employees of the Samara Center for Theoretical Materials Science (SCTMS) of Samara Polytech together with scientists of Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU, China) generated low-energy carbon allotropes, i.e. substances of the same composition as the known allotropes, such as graphite or diamond, but different in structure and properties.

8 Mar 2021

New Material Always Expands Regardless of Compression or Strain

If you stretch an elastic band, it becomes thinner - a physical behavior that applies to most "common" materials. Since the 20th century, an opposite behavior has been known in materials research: The so-called auxetic (from ancient Greek auxetos, meaning 'stretchable') materials expand in the direction orthogonal to the strain.

8 Mar 2021

New Copolymer Binder may Lead to Durable Lithium-Ion Batteries

Individuals who have owned a smartphone for more than a year would probably know that the integrated lithium (Li)-ion battery does not retain as much charge as it did when the phone was new.

8 Mar 2021

New Technique to Coax Microscopic Droplets into Precise Patterns

In a new study, scientists have harnessed the power of sound in air to develop a technique to coax microscopic particles and droplets into accurate patterns.

8 Mar 2021

Study on Dandelions Could Help Develop Bioinspired Devices for Underwater Operations

During spring, fields are covered with dandelions, which is a very common plant with toothed leaves and yellow gold flowers.

4 Mar 2021

Developing Thin Films for Biomolecular Electronics of the Future

Modern electronics is nearing the boundary of its capabilities, which are governed by the fundamental laws of physics.

3 Mar 2021

New 4D Hydrogels can Change Shape in Response to Stimuli

For a long time, tissue engineering has relied on geometrically static scaffolds that are seeded with cells in the laboratory to make new tissues and even organs.

2 Mar 2021

New Method to Convert Old Cotton into Glucose

Many people recycle old textiles, but very few of them know that they are highly challenging to re-use, and usually end up in landfills anyhow.

2 Mar 2021

New Strategy to Boost Electrocatalytic Performance of Pd in Ethanol Oxidation

Scientists recently invented a new approach for optimizing the electrocatalytic performance of palladium (Pd) in ethanol oxidation reaction, which is the main anodic reaction of direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs).

2 Mar 2021

Study Unravels the Intricate Mechanics Behind Foam Collapse

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have unraveled how liquid foams collapse by visualizing individual collapse “events” using high-speed video microscopy.

1 Mar 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

Chemists Discover 224 Previously Unknown Allotropes of Carbon

New Material Always Expands Regardless of Compression or Strain

New Copolymer Binder may Lead to Durable Lithium-Ion Batteries

New Technique to Coax Microscopic Droplets into Precise Patterns

Study on Dandelions Could Help Develop Bioinspired Devices for Underwater Operations

Developing Thin Films for Biomolecular Electronics of the Future

New 4D Hydrogels can Change Shape in Response to Stimuli

New Method to Convert Old Cotton into Glucose

New Strategy to Boost Electrocatalytic Performance of Pd in Ethanol Oxidation

Study Unravels the Intricate Mechanics Behind Foam Collapse

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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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

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4New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

5Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Hydrogen Isotope Purification

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