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Graphi-Coat 623 Protects Graphite from High Temperature Oxidation

Graphi-Coattm 623, a new high temperature oxidation resistant coating developed by Aremco Products, Inc., is now used to protect graphite crucibles and fixtures used in metallurgical casting processes from the foundry to the jewelry industries to 2000 °F (1093 °C).

From Aremco Products Inc. 10 Dec 2019

Researchers Create Catalyst that Switches Between its Chiral Forms

A number of organic molecules are found to be chiral, implying that they cannot be superimposed on their mirror image.

9 Dec 2019

Individualized Biomaterials for Treating Gynecological Prolapses and Hernias

A new project to develop a gynecological prolapse mesh is being launched by Aalto University. Annually, around 700,000 pelvic floor operations are carried out in the Western world, with about 400,000 of these happening in Europe.

29 Nov 2019

Semiconducting Polymer Donor Materials Boost Photon Harvesting in Organic Solar Cells

Organic solar cells are constantly improving with the development of new materials for the active layer, especially when materials are stacked in a bulk heterojunction design that leverages various combined absorption windows to utilize photons at more parts of the spectrum.

27 Nov 2019

Researchers Reveal High Temperature Stability of Exotic Silicon Phases

New observations on the stability of exotic silicon phases have revealed that some types of Si are stable to a much higher temperature than previously thought.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 26 Nov 2019

Researchers Improve Electrical Conductivity of Conductive Coating Materials

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have further enhanced a transparent and conductive coating material by increasing its electrical conductivity by 10 times.

25 Nov 2019

New Three-Valued Memory Device Based on Solid Lithium-Ion Batteries

Drawing inspiration from solid lithium-ion batteries, a team of researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and the University of Tokyo (UTokyo) have designed a new three-valued memory device.

25 Nov 2019

Thinky Nano Premixer PR-1 Wins Tokyo Venture Technology Excellence Award

THINKY Corporation’s rotating ultrasonic Nano Premixer PR-1 has been chosen for the Tokyo Venture Technology Excellence Award at this year’s Going-Global Innovations Competition hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

From Thinky Corporation 25 Nov 2019

DSM Launches FR Filament Material for Automotive & Electronics Applications

Royal DSM has announced the release of a new flame-retardant filament material, Novamid® AM1030 FR, the first UL Blue Card-certified filament for open systems. The material enables new applications in the automotive and electronics sectors, amongst others.

From Royal DSM 22 Nov 2019

Curtin Study Finds Australian Beach Sand Originated in Antarctica

Curtin University researchers have discovered evidence in southern Australian beach sand of material that originated from the sub ice rock of Antarctica, providing a better understanding of how these lands were once joined.

21 Nov 2019

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

Graphi-Coat 623 Protects Graphite from High Temperature Oxidation

Researchers Create Catalyst that Switches Between its Chiral Forms

Individualized Biomaterials for Treating Gynecological Prolapses and Hernias

Semiconducting Polymer Donor Materials Boost Photon Harvesting in Organic Solar Cells

Researchers Reveal High Temperature Stability of Exotic Silicon Phases

Researchers Improve Electrical Conductivity of Conductive Coating Materials

New Three-Valued Memory Device Based on Solid Lithium-Ion Batteries

Thinky Nano Premixer PR-1 Wins Tokyo Venture Technology Excellence Award

DSM Launches FR Filament Material for Automotive & Electronics Applications

Curtin Study Finds Australian Beach Sand Originated in Antarctica

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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