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Magnetic Monopoles can Also Occur in Kagome Spin Ice Systems

Magnetic monopoles are actually impossible. At low temperatures, however, certain crystals can contain so-called quasi-particles that behave like magnetic monopoles.

8 Apr 2020

Researchers Discover How to Reduce Bottle Emptying Time

Bottle emptying is a phenomenon most of us have observed while pouring a beverage. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee discovered how to make bottles empty faster, which has wide-ranging implications for many areas beyond the beverage industry.

8 Apr 2020

Newly Discovered Superconductor Shows Evidence of Elusive Particles

Particle chasing--it's a game that so many physicists play. Sometimes the hunt takes place inside large supercolliders, where spectacular collisions are necessary to find hidden particles and new physics.

7 Apr 2020

Spent Coffee Grounds are Promising Raw Material for Producing Cellulose Nanofibers

Researchers at Yokohama National University meticulously examined cellulose nanofibers extracted from spent coffee grounds, identifying them as a viable new raw source.

7 Apr 2020

Study Reveals In Situ Crystal Growth of Lead-Free Perovskites

Lead-based perovskites are very promising materials for the production of solar panels. They efficiently turn light into electricity but they also present some major drawbacks: the most efficient materials are not very stable, while lead is a toxic element.

7 Apr 2020

The Link Between Magnetism and Electronic-Band Topology

Materials that integrate quantum magnetism and topological electronic properties have presently attracted a great deal of interest, specifically for the quantum many-body physics that are likely to unfold in them and also for potential applications in electronic components.

6 Apr 2020

New Algorithm Quantitatively Characterizes Microstructures in 3D

Modern scientific research on materials relies heavily on exploring their behavior at the atomic and molecular scales. For that reason, scientists are constantly on the hunt for new and improved methods for data gathering and analysis of materials at those scales.

6 Apr 2020

Developing Unique Instrument to Study Microscopic Properties of Superconductors

Superconductors are one of the most exciting materials from the last century. However, even a hundred years after the discovery of superconductivity we understand its microscopic mechanisms only in the simplest cases.

6 Apr 2020

Chaotic Flows in Active Nematic Fluids Obey Unique Scaling Laws

Turbulent flows exhibit versatile statistical properties despite being chaotic.

3 Apr 2020

Mesoamerican Copper Smelting Technology Aided Colonial Weaponry

When Spanish invaders arrived in the Americas, they were generally able to subjugate the local peoples thanks, in part, to their superior weaponry and technology.

2 Apr 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

Magnetic Monopoles can Also Occur in Kagome Spin Ice Systems

Researchers Discover How to Reduce Bottle Emptying Time

Newly Discovered Superconductor Shows Evidence of Elusive Particles

Spent Coffee Grounds are Promising Raw Material for Producing Cellulose Nanofibers

Study Reveals In Situ Crystal Growth of Lead-Free Perovskites

The Link Between Magnetism and Electronic-Band Topology

New Algorithm Quantitatively Characterizes Microstructures in 3D

Developing Unique Instrument to Study Microscopic Properties of Superconductors

Chaotic Flows in Active Nematic Fluids Obey Unique Scaling Laws

Mesoamerican Copper Smelting Technology Aided Colonial Weaponry

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

1Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

2New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

3AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

4Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

5Improving Battery Lifespan and Safety with Environmentally Friendly Binder

6Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Hydrogen Isotope Purification

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