Materials Research News

RSS

Manipulating Chain-Walking in Olefins Using Earth-Abundant Iron-Based Catalysts

NUS chemists have discovered a way of controlling the position of carbon-carbon double bonds (C=C) in olefin isomerisation using sustainable iron-based catalysis for potential applications in organic synthesis.

5 Nov 2020

New Technique can Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emission into the Atmosphere

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their collaborators have shown a new room-temperature technique that could considerably decrease the concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in fossil-fuel power plant exhaust.

3 Nov 2020

South America’s Offshore Production to Surpass North America’s by 2024

Despite the effects of COVID-19 on global demand and supply, the outlook for South America’s offshore production is on track to surpass volumes coming from North America by 2024.

3 Nov 2020

Concordia University Leverages SwiftComp, VABS Software for Thermoplastic Composite Helicopter Landing Gear

AnalySwift, LLC, a provider of efficient high-fidelity modeling software for composites, announced today that Concordia University is participating in its recently launched Academic Partner Program (APP), and it is using its two products, the VABS and SwiftComp simulation software, for researching composite tubes, particularly those used in helicopter landing gear.

From AnalySwift, LLC 3 Nov 2020

New Eco-Friendly Method for Synthesizing Leprosy and Malaria Drug

An eco-friendly process for the production of dapsone, a substance that prevents the growth of leprosy and malaria agents, has been proposed by a chemist from RUDN University.

2 Nov 2020

New Dye with Synthetic Melanin Imitates Natural Hair Color

Dyeing hair at home and in salons has its own risks. Products used can create skin irritation and allergies—nearly 1% of people are allergic to the dye.

2 Nov 2020

New Way to Circumvent Earnshaw’s Theorem to Cancel Noisy Magnetic Fields

A group of researchers, with two physicists from the University of Sussex, have discovered a way to bypass a 178-year-old theory, which would enable them to successfully stop magnetic fields at a distance.

29 Oct 2020

New Study Could Help Increase Life of Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries

A researcher from the University of Central Florida has been making efforts to create portable devices as well as electric vehicles that remain charged for a longer time by increasing the service life of the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that power them.

27 Oct 2020

Study Shows How to Improve Stability of Photoelectrodes and Catalysts

Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, who are part of an international collaboration, have analyzed the corrosion processes of superior-quality bismuth vanadate photoelectrodes using various advanced characterization approaches.

27 Oct 2020

Innovative New Technology from Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation Helps Reduce Emission Footprints

Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation (MEP), the global leader in high performance polyacetal materials, meets the rapidly-changing stringent regulatory and functional requirements of the automotive, electronics and general industries markets for low formaldehyde emissions with a new polyacetal (POM) product family.

From Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation 22 Oct 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

Manipulating Chain-Walking in Olefins Using Earth-Abundant Iron-Based Catalysts

New Technique can Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emission into the Atmosphere

South America’s Offshore Production to Surpass North America’s by 2024

Concordia University Leverages SwiftComp, VABS Software for Thermoplastic Composite Helicopter Landing Gear

New Eco-Friendly Method for Synthesizing Leprosy and Malaria Drug

New Dye with Synthetic Melanin Imitates Natural Hair Color

New Way to Circumvent Earnshaw’s Theorem to Cancel Noisy Magnetic Fields

New Study Could Help Increase Life of Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries

Study Shows How to Improve Stability of Photoelectrodes and Catalysts

Innovative New Technology from Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation Helps Reduce Emission Footprints

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

MX-Lab: Material Research & Alloying Machine

Sponsored Content

Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) for Halogen and Sulfur Analysis in Petrochemicals

Unlocking Electrochemical Insights: A Comprehensive Video Guide to DEMS

How to Identify and Reduce Fugitive Emissions

The Future of 3D Printed Ureteroscope Endcaps

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

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

1“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

2Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

3Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

4Microwave Technology Revolutionizes Clean Hydrogen Production

5Dual Salt-Based Electrolyte for High-Performance Na-S Batteries

6Upcycling Plastic Waste into High-Value Macromolecules

Sponsored Content

Editorial Highlights