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New Shock Tunnel Making Waves in Hypersonic Testing

An upgrade of one of the largest expansion tube wind tunnels in the world will allow University of Queensland researchers to test larger scale vehicles at up to seven times the speed of sound.

14 Nov 2019

Study Reveals Factors that can Help Fight Steel Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete

Since the time the Roman Coliseum and the Egyptian pyramids were constructed, humans have been looking for a versatile and cost-effective building material—a material that can be easily produced and transported, and most importantly, a durable material.

13 Nov 2019

High-Capacity Batteries Made from Organic Materials Without Using Lithium

Working jointly with scientists from the Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS and the Ural Federal University, researchers from Skoltech have demonstrated that it is possible to develop high-capacity, high-power batteries from organic materials without the use of lithium or other rare elements.

13 Nov 2019

Disordered Perovskite Materials are More Efficient than Crystalline Silicon

At the University of Cambridge, researchers focused on perovskite materials for flexible LEDs and sophisticated solar cells have found that these materials can be more efficient when they have less ordered chemical compositions.

13 Nov 2019

MolPort Announces Addition of Solubility Information to its Online Chemical Sourcing Database

MolPort, the chemical sourcing experts, announces the addition of pre-competitively sourced solubility information to its comprehensive online chemical sourcing database. Its biopharma customers are able to immediately access and use the information to refine searches of commercially available screening compounds as required.

From MolPort, Inc. 13 Nov 2019

New Approach to Improve the Long-Term Stability of Solar Perovskite Materials

According to researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), expanding the list of organic ingredients comprising perovskite solar materials can possibly improve their performance and long-term stability.

11 Nov 2019

Thorium Superconductivity: Scientists Discover New High-Temperature Superconductor

A group of scientists led by Artem Oganov of Skoltech and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and Ivan Troyan of the Institute of Crystallography of RAS has succeeded in synthesizing thorium decahydride (ThH10), a new superconducting material with the very high critical temperature of 161 kelvins.

11 Nov 2019

Why Some Greens Turn Brown in Historical Paintings

Enticed by the brilliant green hues of copper acetate and copper resinate, some painters in the Renaissance period incorporated these pigments into their masterpieces. However, by the 18th century, most artists had abandoned the colors because of their tendency to darken with time.

10 Nov 2019

How Hot (And Not-So-Hot) Compounds in Chili Peppers Change During Ripening

Anyone who has tasted a hot chili pepper has felt the burn of capsaicinoids, the compounds that give peppers their spiciness, as well as possible health benefits.

10 Nov 2019

Study Reveals Crystal Structure of Enzyme Responsible for Biosynthesis of CO

A team of researchers from the National Institutes of Natural Sciences (ExCELLS/IMS) and Osaka University has unraveled the precise mechanism of the biosynthesis of carbon monoxide vital for the maturation of the active site of NiFe-hydrogenase.

8 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

New Shock Tunnel Making Waves in Hypersonic Testing

Study Reveals Factors that can Help Fight Steel Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete

High-Capacity Batteries Made from Organic Materials Without Using Lithium

Disordered Perovskite Materials are More Efficient than Crystalline Silicon

MolPort Announces Addition of Solubility Information to its Online Chemical Sourcing Database

New Approach to Improve the Long-Term Stability of Solar Perovskite Materials

Thorium Superconductivity: Scientists Discover New High-Temperature Superconductor

Why Some Greens Turn Brown in Historical Paintings

How Hot (And Not-So-Hot) Compounds in Chili Peppers Change During Ripening

Study Reveals Crystal Structure of Enzyme Responsible for Biosynthesis of CO

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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