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QUT Embraces Automated Mineralogy with the Installation of a TESCAN TIMA

With Australia having a vast wealth of mineral resources and mining being a key factor in the nations’ economy, understanding mineral deposits is of key importance.

From AXT Pty Ltd 8 Sep 2020

Researchers Predict Series of Ternary Compounds with Better Mechanical Properties

At the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), researchers have proposed new hard and super hard ternary compounds present in the tungsten-molybdenum-boron system with the help of computational techniques.

7 Sep 2020

Study Reveals “Floppy” Atomic Mechanism of Thermoelectric Materials

An atomic mechanism unraveled by materials scientists from Duke University ensures that specific thermoelectric materials are extremely efficient close to high-temperature phase transitions.

7 Sep 2020

Blasch Introduces New Silicon Carbide Material

Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc. is an expanding Albany-based manufacturing company specialized in ceramic technology. With recent developments in our materials, we are pleased to introduce our latest generation of OXYTRONTM – Oxide Bonded Silicon Carbide: OXYTRONTM 015XDII.

From Blasch Precision Ceramics 7 Sep 2020

Rapid Concentration of High Boiling Point Solvents

BioChromato Inc. has published a technical poster that studies how its unique vacuum-assisted vortex concentration (VVC) technology offers significant benefits in achieving rapid concentration of samples dissolved in high boiling point solvents.

From BioChromato Inc. 4 Sep 2020

Researchers Aim to Upcycle Carbon Dioxide Emissions into Useful Materials

Shaama Sharada calls carbon dioxide -- the worst offender of global warming -- a very stable, "very happy molecule."

2 Sep 2020

Sunflower Oil can Prevent Complications During Oil and Gas Production

Sunflower oil, which is found in almost every home, can be used not only in cooking, everyday life and cosmetology - it will help avoid complications during oil and gas production.

31 Aug 2020

Nanohemisphere Arrays can Improve the Quality Factors of Surface Lattice Resonances

Plasmonic surface lattice resonances supported by metal nanoparticle arrays have many merits such as strong field enhancements extended over large volumes, as well as long lifetimes, narrow linewidths, angle-dependent dispersion, and a wide range of wavelength tunability.

31 Aug 2020

Study Sheds New Light on Charge Accumulation Sites in Plasmonic Photocatalysts

Strong interaction between plasmonic nanoparticles and free-space light induced the evanescently confined modes on the nanoparticle surfaces, which holds great promise in plasmonic nanophotonic technologies.

31 Aug 2020

Salvinia-Like Slippery Surface can Help Transport Viscous Fluids, Pipelines, and Microfluidic Devices

Superhydrophobic surfaces are widely used in many industrial settings, which mainly consist of rough solid protrusions that entrap air to minimize the liquid/solid area.

31 Aug 2020

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

QUT Embraces Automated Mineralogy with the Installation of a TESCAN TIMA

Researchers Predict Series of Ternary Compounds with Better Mechanical Properties

Study Reveals “Floppy” Atomic Mechanism of Thermoelectric Materials

Blasch Introduces New Silicon Carbide Material

Rapid Concentration of High Boiling Point Solvents

Researchers Aim to Upcycle Carbon Dioxide Emissions into Useful Materials

Sunflower Oil can Prevent Complications During Oil and Gas Production

Nanohemisphere Arrays can Improve the Quality Factors of Surface Lattice Resonances

Study Sheds New Light on Charge Accumulation Sites in Plasmonic Photocatalysts

Salvinia-Like Slippery Surface can Help Transport Viscous Fluids, Pipelines, and Microfluidic Devices

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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Reproducing Test Conditions for PVC Mixer Tests

New Imaging Method for Particle Monitoring in Electronics Manufacturing

What are the Manufacturing Applications of Plasma?

Advancing Manufacturing: The Impact of Photonics Technology

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

4New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

5Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

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

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