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Study Elucidates Hydrodynamic Power Generation Using Spin Currents

Researchers in the ERATO Saitoh Spin Quantum Rectification Project in the JST Strategic Basic Research Programs have elucidated the mechanism of the hydrodynamic power generation using spin currents in micrometer-scale channels, finding that power generation efficiency improves drastically as the size of the flow is made smaller.

3 Jul 2020

Cellulose Nanofibers Used to Develop Light, Highly Porous Material

Electric motors and electronic devices generate electromagnetic fields that sometimes have to be shielded in order not to affect neighboring electronic components or the transmission of signals.

3 Jul 2020

New Carbon Nanotube Film Could be Used for Next-Generation Smart Fabrics

A film made of tiny carbon nanotubes may be a key material in developing clothing that can heat or cool the wearer on demand.

3 Jul 2020

New Gas Membrane Materials Could Help Reduce Industrial Carbon Emissions

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are advancing gas membrane materials to expand practical technology options for reducing industrial carbon emissions.

3 Jul 2020

Study Finds Molecular Additive Improves Longevity of Perovskite Solar Cells

Solar energy researchers at Oregon State University are shining their scientific spotlight on materials with a crystal structure discovered nearly two centuries ago.

3 Jul 2020

Novel, Low-Cost Method to Create Silica Beads for Nanomedicine, Bioimaging

Researchers in Australia and China have proposed an innovative and cost-effective new method for creating silica beads, which have a number of key uses, ranging from nanomedicine and bioimaging to the production of paper and polished concrete.

2 Jul 2020

New Process to Create Zinc Oxide Layers for Sensors and Coating on Plastics

A Bochum-based team has developed a new process for zinc oxide layers that can be used for nitrogen oxide sensors as well as protection layer on plastic.

2 Jul 2020

New Class of Aqueous Electrolytes Enhance Aqueous Zn Battery Performance

Zinc batteries have attracted more and more attention due to large volumetric capacity, abundance of Zn, and environmental friendliness.

2 Jul 2020

Study Identifies Impurity Atoms that may Contribute to Tooth Enamel's Strength

Northwestern University researchers have cracked one of the secrets of tooth decay.

2 Jul 2020

New Thermoplastic Biomaterial with Tunable Properties for Various End Products

A new thermoplastic biomaterial, which is tough and strong but also easy to process and shape has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

2 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

Study Elucidates Hydrodynamic Power Generation Using Spin Currents

Cellulose Nanofibers Used to Develop Light, Highly Porous Material

New Carbon Nanotube Film Could be Used for Next-Generation Smart Fabrics

New Gas Membrane Materials Could Help Reduce Industrial Carbon Emissions

Study Finds Molecular Additive Improves Longevity of Perovskite Solar Cells

Novel, Low-Cost Method to Create Silica Beads for Nanomedicine, Bioimaging

New Process to Create Zinc Oxide Layers for Sensors and Coating on Plastics

New Class of Aqueous Electrolytes Enhance Aqueous Zn Battery Performance

Study Identifies Impurity Atoms that may Contribute to Tooth Enamel's Strength

New Thermoplastic Biomaterial with Tunable Properties for Various End Products

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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3New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

4Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

5New Cathode Material for Lithium-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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