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Researchers Synthesize First Metal-Organic Polymeric Materials

The first-ever metal-organic polymeric materials, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), have been synthesized under the guidance of Eugeny Alexandrov—head of the laboratory for the synthesis of new crystalline materials of the Samara Center for Theoretical Materials Science (SCTMS) of the Samara Polytech and candidate of chemical sciences—and Andrei Pimenov, head of the department “Chemistry and Technology of Chemical Compounds of Nitrogen” and doctor of technical sciences.

14 Aug 2019

Researchers Explore the Interaction Between Individual Water Molecules

New insights have been gained by an international research team regarding how water molecules interact. For the first time, the scientists were able to fully observe all of the movements between the water molecules, called intermolecular vibrations.

14 Aug 2019

New Composite Material for Photooxidation Reactions Developed Using Dyes and Viruses

A study team from Aalto University has formulated an original strategy to develop virus-based materials for catalysis.

13 Aug 2019

Researchers Create New Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic Microbeads

Last year, in the United Kingdom, plastic microbeads were banned from toothpaste and shower gels; however, it could still be present in lipstick or sunscreen lotions.

12 Aug 2019

Revolutionary Method for Creating Stronger, More Durable Materials

For almost 100 years, researchers believed they understood everything related to how metals bend. This was not the right assumption.

12 Aug 2019

Researchers Identify New Stable Material that Could Challenge Silicon Hegemony

Solar energy products are taken over by silicon as it is less expensive, stable, and more effective at converting sunlight into electricity. Any new material should compete, and win, on those bases in order to challenge silicon.

12 Aug 2019

New Analytical Method “Fingerprints” Complex Mixtures

At the University of Warwick, researchers have created a new and more robust technique for inspecting chemical mixtures. This latest method improves the assignment of elemental compositions of molecules.

8 Aug 2019

Designing a Better Low-fat Potato Chip

Munching on low-fat potato chips might reduce the guilt compared with full-fat versions, but many people don’t find the texture as appealing.

8 Aug 2019

Scientists Create the World's Thinnest Gold

Scientists at the University of Leeds have created a new form of gold which is just two atoms thick - the thinnest unsupported gold ever created.

8 Aug 2019

Study Reveals Hidden Topological Insulator States in Bismuth Crystals

The quest for more improved materials for various electronic devices, including computers, has concentrated on a class of materials called “topological insulators.”

7 Aug 2019

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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

Researchers Synthesize First Metal-Organic Polymeric Materials

Researchers Explore the Interaction Between Individual Water Molecules

New Composite Material for Photooxidation Reactions Developed Using Dyes and Viruses

Researchers Create New Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic Microbeads

Revolutionary Method for Creating Stronger, More Durable Materials

Researchers Identify New Stable Material that Could Challenge Silicon Hegemony

New Analytical Method “Fingerprints” Complex Mixtures

Designing a Better Low-fat Potato Chip

Scientists Create the World's Thinnest Gold

Study Reveals Hidden Topological Insulator States in Bismuth Crystals

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

6Artificial Photosynthesis System Offers Promising Solution for Carbon Dioxide Reduction

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