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New Polyamide Plastics Made from Turpentine Oil, Instead of Crude Oil

Polyamides that are contained in cars, ski bindings, or items of clothing are important plastics. To date, crude oil is mainly used for commercial production of these plastics. Very few “green” alternatives to these plastics exist, for instance, castor-oil-based polyamides.

28 Jan 2020

Do Biologists and Physicists Approach AFM Differently?

This was the question at the forefront of my mind as I attended the Linz Winter Workshop back in February.

From Nu Nano Ltd 28 Jan 2020

New Halide Perovskite Crystal Emits Blue Light

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) have developed a blue light-emitting diode (LED) from a new, popular semiconductor material called halide perovskite.

27 Jan 2020

Researchers Develop New Approach to Study Transitional Fluid Flow

Water flowing from a regular faucet has more to say about how it traveled through a pipe. The gushing stream from the faucet is turbulent—disorderly and chaotic, similar to the crash of ocean waves—at high velocities.

27 Jan 2020

Na-Ion Batteries Show Promise for Replacing Li-Ion Batteries

The fact that efficient and rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are used in laptops, smartphones, and even electric cars is well known.

24 Jan 2020

Stress-Detecting Smart Polymer Shines Brighter Upon Stretching

An innovative stress-detecting “smart” polymer has been recently developed by researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). This unique polymer glows brighter upon stretching.

24 Jan 2020

New Condensation Concept can Help Develop Wetting and Slippery Solid Materials

One fact that has been understood for many years is that water repellency is required for surfaces to clear the buildup of condensation—just like water droplets that develop in power plant condensers to decrease the buildup of pressure.

24 Jan 2020

Thin Film Studies Helps Analyze Degradation of Complex Biomacromolecules

In the current medical field, polymer materials have a crucial role to play. Although several applications necessitate highly durable devices, others benefit from materials that degrade as soon as they are used once.

24 Jan 2020

New Technique to Help Develop Stronger Body Armor

According to old mythology, horsemen were instructed by Genghis Khan to wear vests made of silk under their body armor to further protect themselves against a series of arrows during the combat.

23 Jan 2020

New Method Produces More Accurate Results for Natural Products Analysis

Natural products are used to extract several drugs. However, it is crucial for chemists to first identify the structure and stereochemistry of natural products before they can be exploited.

22 Jan 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

New Polyamide Plastics Made from Turpentine Oil, Instead of Crude Oil

Do Biologists and Physicists Approach AFM Differently?

New Halide Perovskite Crystal Emits Blue Light

Researchers Develop New Approach to Study Transitional Fluid Flow

Na-Ion Batteries Show Promise for Replacing Li-Ion Batteries

Stress-Detecting Smart Polymer Shines Brighter Upon Stretching

New Condensation Concept can Help Develop Wetting and Slippery Solid Materials

Thin Film Studies Helps Analyze Degradation of Complex Biomacromolecules

New Technique to Help Develop Stronger Body Armor

New Method Produces More Accurate Results for Natural Products Analysis

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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