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Structural Defects in Metamaterials can Produce Different Textures, Behavior

A piece of paper is generally flat and floppy, but when the same piece of paper is scrunched into a wad, it becomes round and stiff.

6 Feb 2020

Researchers Develop New Electrode Concept for More Durable, Powerful Batteries

Engineers at MIT and elsewhere have conducted a novel study that can potentially lead to the development of batteries that are more durable and have more amounts of power for each pound.

4 Feb 2020

New Electrolyte Makes Potassium and Potassium-Ion Batteries Safer

A new non-flammable electrolyte applicable to potassium and potassium-ion batteries has been developed by Australian researchers. The electrolyte can be used in sophisticated energy-storage systems that are beyond lithium technology.

3 Feb 2020

New Biomimetic, Protein-Based Filtration Membrane Offers High Performance

A multidisciplinary team including researchers and engineers has created a new type of filtration membranes for a wide range of applications—such as contaminant-removal processes, water purification, and small-molecule separations—that perform very well than existing technology and can be quickly produced.

29 Jan 2020

New Polyamide Plastics Made from Turpentine Oil, Instead of Crude Oil

Polyamides that are contained in cars, ski bindings, or items of clothing are important plastics. To date, crude oil is mainly used for commercial production of these plastics. Very few “green” alternatives to these plastics exist, for instance, castor-oil-based polyamides.

28 Jan 2020

Do Biologists and Physicists Approach AFM Differently?

This was the question at the forefront of my mind as I attended the Linz Winter Workshop back in February.

From Nu Nano Ltd 28 Jan 2020

New Halide Perovskite Crystal Emits Blue Light

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) have developed a blue light-emitting diode (LED) from a new, popular semiconductor material called halide perovskite.

27 Jan 2020

Researchers Develop New Approach to Study Transitional Fluid Flow

Water flowing from a regular faucet has more to say about how it traveled through a pipe. The gushing stream from the faucet is turbulent—disorderly and chaotic, similar to the crash of ocean waves—at high velocities.

27 Jan 2020

Na-Ion Batteries Show Promise for Replacing Li-Ion Batteries

The fact that efficient and rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are used in laptops, smartphones, and even electric cars is well known.

24 Jan 2020

Stress-Detecting Smart Polymer Shines Brighter Upon Stretching

An innovative stress-detecting “smart” polymer has been recently developed by researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). This unique polymer glows brighter upon stretching.

24 Jan 2020

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

Structural Defects in Metamaterials can Produce Different Textures, Behavior

Researchers Develop New Electrode Concept for More Durable, Powerful Batteries

New Electrolyte Makes Potassium and Potassium-Ion Batteries Safer

New Biomimetic, Protein-Based Filtration Membrane Offers High Performance

New Polyamide Plastics Made from Turpentine Oil, Instead of Crude Oil

Do Biologists and Physicists Approach AFM Differently?

New Halide Perovskite Crystal Emits Blue Light

Researchers Develop New Approach to Study Transitional Fluid Flow

Na-Ion Batteries Show Promise for Replacing Li-Ion Batteries

Stress-Detecting Smart Polymer Shines Brighter Upon Stretching

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

PELCO® easiCore™ Rotary Disc Cutter for TEM, Semiconductors, and More

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Finding New Ways to Utilize Lignin and Lignosulfonate

Karl Fischer Titration for Battery Production

Optimized Flow Measurement for Hydrogen Applications

Exploring the Imaging of Perovskite Catalysts Bearing Exsolved Active Nanoparticles

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

1Biochar-Based Slow-Release Fertilizers: A Step Toward More Sustainable Agriculture

2DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

3Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Bi2O3/rGO in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

4New Semiconductor Design Center Strengthens Wales’ and UK’s Leadership in Chip Design

5Sealing Solutions from Parker Prädifa Enhance Efficiency and Safety of Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells

6Breakthrough Transforms Chemical Manufacturing – Boosting Speed, Safety and Sustainability

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