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A New Strategy to Design Devices with New Low-Dimensional Magnetic Properties

Grain boundaries, which are consist of periodic arrangement of structural units and generally recognized as a two-dimensional "phase", can exhibit novel properties that are not existed in the intrinsic bulk crystal.

13 Apr 2020

New Measuring Method Helps Identify and Characterize Topological Invariants

Topological materials attract great interest and may provide the basis for a new era in materials development.

13 Apr 2020

Pushing the Limits of Magnets to Create Faster Electronics

Researchers pushing the limits of magnets as a means to create faster electronics published their proof of concept findings today, April 10, in the journal Science.

13 Apr 2020

Einstein's Theory Of General Relativity Tested Using the Tokyo Skytree

In another verification of the validity of Einstein's theory of general relativity, published in Nature Photonics, scientists from the RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics and Cluster for Pioneering Research, with colleagues, have used two finely tuned optical lattice clocks, one at the base and one on the 450-meter observatory floor of Tokyo Skytree, to make new ultraprecise measurements of the time dilation effect predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity.

10 Apr 2020

Turning Metal Surfaces Into Rapid Bacteria Killers

Bacterial pathogens can live on surfaces for days. What if frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs could instantly kill them off?

10 Apr 2020

New Sulfide-Based Superionic Conductor Could Begin an Era of Safe Battery

Dr. Hyoungchul Kim's research team, from the Center for Energy Materials Research at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, Acting President Yoon, Seok-jin), have successfully developed a sulfide-based superionic conductor that can be used to a high-performance solid electrolyte in all-solid-state batteries.

10 Apr 2020

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

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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

A New Strategy to Design Devices with New Low-Dimensional Magnetic Properties

New Measuring Method Helps Identify and Characterize Topological Invariants

Pushing the Limits of Magnets to Create Faster Electronics

Einstein's Theory Of General Relativity Tested Using the Tokyo Skytree

Turning Metal Surfaces Into Rapid Bacteria Killers

New Sulfide-Based Superionic Conductor Could Begin an Era of Safe Battery

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

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

MX-Lab: Material Research & Alloying Machine

Using the LFA 717 HyperFlash for Light Flash Analysis

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Thermodynamic and Kinetic Analysis of Hydrolysis Reactions

The Science Behind iHP Decontamination Technology

Engineering the Perfect Induction Coil

NIR Spectroscopy Analysis of Fruit Juices

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

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

1“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

2Scientists Advance X-Ray Technology with Innovative Hybrid Materials

3New Electrolyte Design for Improved Li-S Battery Performance

4Dual Salt-Based Electrolyte for High-Performance Na-S Batteries

5Upcycling Plastic Waste into High-Value Macromolecules

6Starfire Systems Inc. Files Patent For Next Generation Of Polycarbosilane Pre-Ceramic Polymers

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