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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

Shark Proof Wetsuit Material Could Help Save Lives

A new wetsuit material tested by Flinders marine researchers can help reduce blood loss caused by shark bites, to reduce injuries and prevent the leading cause of death from shark bites.

20 Nov 2019

Hybrid Perovskite Combined with Acceptor Material Used to Harvest Hot Electrons

Semiconductors are used to change energy from photons (light) into an electron current. However, certain photons hold excess energy for the material to absorb. These photons create “hot electrons,” and the extra energy of these electrons is turned into heat.

19 Nov 2019

Study Unlocks Physical Characteristics of Semiconductors in Much Greater Detail

A group of researchers from IBM and KAIST has reported a solution to a 140-year-old mystery in physics. The study published in Nature last month unravels the physical properties of semiconductors in considerably greater detail. The study also helps to develop new and enhanced semiconductor materials.

19 Nov 2019

New Artificial System Maps the Self-Assembly Pathway of Two Types of Molecules

A pair of pathways diverged in a chemical synthesis is taken up by a single molecule. At the University of Tokyo, chemists have explored how an ultrathin sheet or a spherical cage is formed by molecular building blocks.

18 Nov 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 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

Shark Proof Wetsuit Material Could Help Save Lives

Hybrid Perovskite Combined with Acceptor Material Used to Harvest Hot Electrons

Study Unlocks Physical Characteristics of Semiconductors in Much Greater Detail

New Artificial System Maps the Self-Assembly Pathway of Two Types of Molecules

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?

1Scientists Advance X-Ray Technology with Innovative Hybrid Materials

2New Electrolyte Design for Improved Li-S Battery Performance

3Starfire Systems Inc. Files Patent For Next Generation Of Polycarbosilane Pre-Ceramic Polymers

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

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

6A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

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