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Electrochemical Doping Enhances Properties of Transparent Conductors

Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Aalto University have discovered that electrochemical doping with ionic liquid can significantly enhance the optical and electrical properties of transparent conductors made of single-walled carbon nanotube films.

30 Jul 2020

New Method to Fabricate Perovskites as Single-Crystal Thin Films

Nanoengineers at UC San Diego developed a new method to fabricate perovskites as single-crystal thin films, which are more efficient for use in solar cells and optical devices than the current state-of-the-art polycrystalline forms of the material.

30 Jul 2020

New "MechanicalTree" Uses Sorbent Materials to Remove Carbon from Air

A key component of ambient direct air capture systems that remove carbon dioxide from the air is the sorbent material that is used to first capture the carbon and then to release it.

30 Jul 2020

New Fabric Material Cools Wearer Without Using Electricity

Air conditioning and other space cooling methods account for about 10% of all electricity consumption in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

30 Jul 2020

Lithium Could Help Harvest Fusion Energy on Earth

Lithium, the silvery metal that powers smart phones and helps treat bipolar disorders, could also play a significant role in the worldwide effort to harvest on Earth the safe, clean and virtually limitless fusion energy (link is external) that powers the sun and stars.

30 Jul 2020

Using Photons to Tune Interlayer Forces in Van-Der-Waals Materials

Hall-bar device on solid proton conductor used for measurements A Chinese-Australian collaboration has demonstrated for the first time that interlayer coupling in a van der Waals (vdW) material can be largely modulate...

29 Jul 2020

New Research Could Help Use Black Phosphorus for Novel Optoelectronics Chips

Many compact systems using mid-infrared technology continue to face compatibility issues when integrating with conventional electronics.

29 Jul 2020

Surface Tension Nanogates Could Help Govern Nanoscale Functions of Various Systems

The movement of fluids through small capillaries and channels is crucial for processes ranging from blood flow through the brain to power generation and electronic cooling systems, but that movement often stops when the channel is smaller than 10 nanometers.

29 Jul 2020

Get a Quicker Cleanup: Resprep SLE Cartridges and 96-Well Plates

Dilute-and-shoot is only effective when you are working with relatively clean matrices complex biological samples, such as whole blood, require a cleanup step or your results may be inaccurate.

From Restek Corporation 29 Jul 2020

New Study on Magnon Polarization Could Help Develop Low-Energy Devices

Researchers have for the first time measured a fundamental property of magnets called magnon polarisation -- and in the process, are making progress towards building low-energy devices.

29 Jul 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

Electrochemical Doping Enhances Properties of Transparent Conductors

New Method to Fabricate Perovskites as Single-Crystal Thin Films

New "MechanicalTree" Uses Sorbent Materials to Remove Carbon from Air

New Fabric Material Cools Wearer Without Using Electricity

Lithium Could Help Harvest Fusion Energy on Earth

Using Photons to Tune Interlayer Forces in Van-Der-Waals Materials

New Research Could Help Use Black Phosphorus for Novel Optoelectronics Chips

Surface Tension Nanogates Could Help Govern Nanoscale Functions of Various Systems

Get a Quicker Cleanup: Resprep SLE Cartridges and 96-Well Plates

New Study on Magnon Polarization Could Help Develop Low-Energy Devices

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

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High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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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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