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The Journey of Actinium-225: How Scientists Discovered a New Way to Produce a Rare Medical Radioisotope

Inside a narrow glass tube sits a substance that can harm or cure, depending on how you use it. It gives off a faint blue glow, a sign of its radioactivity. While the energy and subatomic particles it emits can damage human cells, they can also kill some of our most stubborn cancers. This substance is actinium-225.

11 Jun 2019

Advancing 3D Printing Materials for STEP Process: Evonik and Evolve Additive

Evonik and Evolve Additive have joined forces to enhance material development for selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process (STEP) to offer a wider range of thermoplastic material for production of additive manufacturing applications.

From Evolve Additive Solutions 11 Jun 2019

Probing Unusual Surface Conductivity of Samarium Hexaboride Crystals with Angle-Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy

A group of researchers headed by Osaka University employed angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy to explore the peculiar surface conductivity of samarium hexaboride crystals.

11 Jun 2019

Scientists Expand the Ability of 2D Materials to Refine Technology

Ever since the discovery of graphene in 2004, scientists have been fascinated by the elasticity, flexibility, and exceptional electronic properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials that are as thin as a single layer of atoms.

11 Jun 2019

MakerBot Launches Durable and Chemical-resistant PETG for 3D Printing

MakerBot expands its materials offering with polyethylene terephthalate glycol, better known as PETG. PETG is the first Specialty Material to be released for the MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer.

From MakerBot 11 Jun 2019

Scientists Develop Laser Processes for Efficient Production and Processing of Composites

Experts from Fraunhofer ILT are researching and developing laser processes for the economical joining, cutting, ablation or drilling of composite materials, especially in the context of their integration into existing process chains.

11 Jun 2019

New 3D Imaging Technique Could Lead to Better Antifouling Materials

It is a well-known fact that oil and water never mix completely together. However, isolating them fully—for instance, when purifying water contaminated through fracking or cleaning up an oil spill—is an extremely inefficient and difficult process that often depends on membranes that are likely to get “fouled” or clogged up.

11 Jun 2019

Insulator Developed Based on Structure of Polar Bear Hair Could Find Applications in Architecture and Aerospace

For polar bears, the insulation provided by their fat, skin, and fur is a matter of survival in the frigid Arctic. For engineers, polar bear hair is a dream template for synthetic materials that might lock in heat just as well as the natural version.

10 Jun 2019

Innovative Core-Shell Catalyst Significantly Increases Efficiency of Ethanol Electro-Oxidation

An extremely efficient catalyst for extracting electrical energy from ethanol has been created researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of Arkansas. The new catalyst is an easy-to-store liquid fuel that can be produced from renewable resources.

10 Jun 2019

Researchers Design New Organic Cathode Material for High-Performance Lithium Batteries

An innovative organic cathode material for lithium batteries has been developed by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory.

31 May 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

The Journey of Actinium-225: How Scientists Discovered a New Way to Produce a Rare Medical Radioisotope

Advancing 3D Printing Materials for STEP Process: Evonik and Evolve Additive

Probing Unusual Surface Conductivity of Samarium Hexaboride Crystals with Angle-Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Scientists Expand the Ability of 2D Materials to Refine Technology

MakerBot Launches Durable and Chemical-resistant PETG for 3D Printing

Scientists Develop Laser Processes for Efficient Production and Processing of Composites

New 3D Imaging Technique Could Lead to Better Antifouling Materials

Insulator Developed Based on Structure of Polar Bear Hair Could Find Applications in Architecture and Aerospace

Innovative Core-Shell Catalyst Significantly Increases Efficiency of Ethanol Electro-Oxidation

Researchers Design New Organic Cathode Material for High-Performance Lithium Batteries

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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New Imaging Method for Particle Monitoring in Electronics Manufacturing

What are the Manufacturing Applications of Plasma?

Advancing Manufacturing: The Impact of Photonics Technology

How to Optimize Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling with Handheld XRF

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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