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New Technique to Create Novel Alkaline Hydrogel that Better Heals Wounds

For wound care to be effective, it is essential to maintain conditions that are ideal for the regeneration of skin and tissue. Although hydrogels offer most of these conditions, they cannot maintain an alkaline environment.

27 Aug 2020

Researchers Develop Very Light, Efficient Organic Solar Cells by Inkjet Printing

Researchers have now developed extremely thin, flexible, and light solar cells that can even rest on a soap bubble.

27 Aug 2020

ZwickRoell Releases Updated Design of VDA Bending Fixture According to Revised Standard

The automotive industry strives to use materials that both protect passengers and improve fuel efficiency. The VDA bend test attempts to determine the deformation behavior of a material during forming processes and/or crash loading. The results of this test can inform materials selection for processability while also keeping the highest safety standards intact.

27 Aug 2020

Self-Assembling Monolayer Could Increase Storage Capacity of Lithium Batteries

A research team from Penn State reports that a self-assembling, thin layer of electrochemically active molecules could be the solution in the hunt for a fast-charging, reliable, cold-weather battery for automobiles.

26 Aug 2020

SABIC to Expand Capacity in Asia for NORYL™ SA9000 Resin Used Worldwide in Copper-clad Laminates to Support 5G Infrastructure Growth

SABIC intends to boost production capacity for its specialty NORYL™ SA9000 resin to support rapid growth of high-performance printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in 5G base stations and high-speed servers.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 26 Aug 2020

Study Explains Complex Motion of Soft Materials

For decades, researchers have been unable to define how exactly soft materials flow and seize. However, a new study describes this complex motion with the help of comparatively easy experiments.

25 Aug 2020

New Study Could Help Reduce Production Costs of Azobenzene-Containing Plastic Film

Azobenzene-containing plastic film is a peculiar material; its surface can change shape when exposed to light, making it a valuable component in modern technologies/devices like TV screens and solar cells.

24 Aug 2020

Study Shows Plasma Jet Powered by Spinning Black Hole

Black holes are at the center of almost all galaxies that have been studied so far.

24 Aug 2020

Spin-Orbit Coupling in Rare Earth Ions can be Used to Control Spin at Low Voltage

Electricity and magnetism have been unified by Maxwell's equations, which is the foundation of a vast amount of modern technologies.

24 Aug 2020

Large Single Crystals of Tin Sulfide Could Help Create More Efficient Solar Cells

Tin monosulfide is a promising material used for next generation solar cells because of its nontoxic characteristics and abundance, in addition to its excellent photovoltaic properties.

24 Aug 2020

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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

New Technique to Create Novel Alkaline Hydrogel that Better Heals Wounds

Researchers Develop Very Light, Efficient Organic Solar Cells by Inkjet Printing

ZwickRoell Releases Updated Design of VDA Bending Fixture According to Revised Standard

Self-Assembling Monolayer Could Increase Storage Capacity of Lithium Batteries

SABIC to Expand Capacity in Asia for NORYL™ SA9000 Resin Used Worldwide in Copper-clad Laminates to Support 5G Infrastructure Growth

Study Explains Complex Motion of Soft Materials

New Study Could Help Reduce Production Costs of Azobenzene-Containing Plastic Film

Study Shows Plasma Jet Powered by Spinning Black Hole

Spin-Orbit Coupling in Rare Earth Ions can be Used to Control Spin at Low Voltage

Large Single Crystals of Tin Sulfide Could Help Create More Efficient Solar Cells

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

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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

3New Electrolyte Design for Improved Li-S Battery Performance

4Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

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

6Upcycling Plastic Waste into High-Value Macromolecules

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