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Curtin Researchers Discover ‘ghostly’ Signs of a Mysterious New Mineral

An international research team including Curtin University scientists has documented the ‘ghost’ of an undiscovered mineral at two ancient meteorite impact craters.

17 Apr 2019

New Discovery Could Lead to Rapid-Charging, Better Performing Lithium-Ion Batteries

Designing a lithium-ion battery that can charge within minutes yet work at a high capacity is possible, according to a research paper from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) recently published in Nature Communications.

17 Apr 2019

New Mass Spectrometry Solutions and Software Workflows from Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. has recently announced a series of innovative products specifically made to provide better business and analytical outcomes for laboratories focused on a wide range of analytical pursuits, such as metabolomics research, environmental screening, and food testing.

16 Apr 2019

Researchers Characterize “Hidden” Dioxins Found in Informal E-Waste Processing

A research team in Ehime University characterized the multifaceted composition of brominated, chlorinated, and mixed halogenated dioxins as well as their main precursors in soils from e-waste burning and disassembling areas in Agbogbloshie (Accra, Ghana), a major center of informal e-waste processing in Africa.

15 Apr 2019

Researchers Harness Microorganisms for Smart Microsystems

A study team at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology has developed a technique to design a biohybrid system that integrates Vorticella microorganisms.

15 Apr 2019

New Drug Delivery Method May Transport Medicine Better Through the Body to Reach Affected Site

People are likely to develop an inflammatory condition somewhere in the body at some point in their life.

12 Apr 2019

“Deep Learning” Methods to Model Novel 2D Materials for Bottom-Up Design

New two-dimensional (2D) materials are being discovered by researchers at a fast pace, but they do not necessarily immediately know the properties of those materials.

11 Apr 2019

Study Provides an Overview on the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells and Guidelines for Future Research

In an effort to commercialize perovskite solar cells (PSCs), their efficiency was improved to surpass 23%, and now the next biggest challenge is to increase their stability to the same level as traditional solar cells.

11 Apr 2019

Greener, Very Efficient Natural Gas Filtration Without the Need for Toxic Solvents

Natural gas and biogas have become progressively popular energy sources across the globe in recent years. This is because of their cleaner and more efficient combustion process compared to coal and oil.

10 Apr 2019

Graphene-Wrapped Lithium Cobalt Oxide Particles Could Help Prevent Fires in Lithium Batteries

Electric vehicles are powered by lithium batteries, enabling them to travel many hundred miles on a single charge. While it is known that these batteries have the capacity for storing energy, they also have a tendency to catch fire on an occasional basis.

10 Apr 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

Curtin Researchers Discover ‘ghostly’ Signs of a Mysterious New Mineral

New Discovery Could Lead to Rapid-Charging, Better Performing Lithium-Ion Batteries

New Mass Spectrometry Solutions and Software Workflows from Agilent Technologies

Researchers Characterize “Hidden” Dioxins Found in Informal E-Waste Processing

Researchers Harness Microorganisms for Smart Microsystems

New Drug Delivery Method May Transport Medicine Better Through the Body to Reach Affected Site

“Deep Learning” Methods to Model Novel 2D Materials for Bottom-Up Design

Study Provides an Overview on the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells and Guidelines for Future Research

Greener, Very Efficient Natural Gas Filtration Without the Need for Toxic Solvents

Graphene-Wrapped Lithium Cobalt Oxide Particles Could Help Prevent Fires in 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

1New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

2Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

3AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

4Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

5Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

6Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

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