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California Air Resources Board (CARB) Approves VUV ASTM D8071-19

VUV Analytics Inc. announced today that ASTM D8071-19 the “Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Group Types and Select Hydrocarbon and Oxygenate Compounds in Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel Using Gas Chromatography with Vacuum Ultraviolet Absorption Spectroscopy Detection (GC-VUV)” has been granted equivalency to ASTM D6550-10 for the determination of olefin content in gasoline by the California Air Regulations Board (CARB), under Executive Order G-719-028.

From VUV Analytics 17 Aug 2020

Sustainable Method to Use Bacteria to Make Adipic Acid Used in Nylon Manufacture

The manufacture of nylon could be completely transformed by the findings of a recent study, which shows that bacteria can synthesize an important chemical involved in the process, without the emission of hazardous greenhouse gases.

14 Aug 2020

Research may Speed Up the Discovery of New Artificial Materials

Scientists at the University of Bath have taken an important step towards understanding the interaction between layers of atomically thin materials arranged in stacks.

12 Aug 2020

Making for All: Encouraging Stem Inclusivity for those with Disabilities

As part of National Science Week 2020, Superstar of STEM and Monash Faculty of Information Technology (IT) academic, Dr Kirsten Ellis will demonstrate how STEM activities can be more equitable and inclusive for those with disabilities.

12 Aug 2020

Government Funding Helps Advanced Ceramics Take Shape in the Midlands

Government funding provided through UK Research and Innovation’s flagship ‘Strength in Places Fund’ has helped unlock plans to put the Midlands on a unique footing as a global centre for advanced technical ceramics.

12 Aug 2020

Advance in Programmable Artificial Molecules

Artificial molecules could one day form the information unit of a new type of computer or be the basis for programmable substances.

10 Aug 2020

2D Materials-Based Dopamine Detector Facilitates Early Diagnosis of Medical Disorders

According to a team of researchers, headed by The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and universities in Japan and China, a supersensitive dopamine detector can facilitate early diagnosis of many disorders that lead to too little or too much dopamine.

10 Aug 2020

Interface Modulation for Efficient and Stable QLED

An article in Nature Communications reports a bilateral passivation strategy to promote the efficiency and stability of perovskite QLED.

10 Aug 2020

Jamco Corporation Announces Project Blue Sky Initiative for Hygienic, Touchless Air Cabin Technologies

Jamco Corporation announces its new “Project Blue Sky” initiative, which is a global, collaborative clean cabin initiative between Jamco and its affiliates to develop and produce touchless, hygienic cabin interior products for the aerospace industry. This clean cabin initiative seeks to increase cabin cleanliness and to alleviate passenger stress during air travel, both critically important in the wake of the COVID-19 global health crisis.

From Jamco America, Inc 10 Aug 2020

Physics Professor Authors Tutorial to Introduce Polymer Researchers to Neutron Scattering Spectroscopy

Polymers are found throughout our world. In numerous ways, they benefit society, most visibly as exercise clothing, personal protective equipment, or medical devices.

10 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

California Air Resources Board (CARB) Approves VUV ASTM D8071-19

Sustainable Method to Use Bacteria to Make Adipic Acid Used in Nylon Manufacture

Research may Speed Up the Discovery of New Artificial Materials

Making for All: Encouraging Stem Inclusivity for those with Disabilities

Government Funding Helps Advanced Ceramics Take Shape in the Midlands

Advance in Programmable Artificial Molecules

2D Materials-Based Dopamine Detector Facilitates Early Diagnosis of Medical Disorders

Interface Modulation for Efficient and Stable QLED

Jamco Corporation Announces Project Blue Sky Initiative for Hygienic, Touchless Air Cabin Technologies

Physics Professor Authors Tutorial to Introduce Polymer Researchers to Neutron Scattering Spectroscopy

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

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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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