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“Mother-of-Pearl” Inspired Glass Performs Better Against Impact than Alternatives

Scientists have designed a new ductile yet tough glass inspired by the properties of nacre — the opalescent biological composite found within seashells.

28 Jun 2019

Solving the Knotty Question of Soft-Pretzel Aroma

Whether at Oktoberfest, the movie theater or a shopping mall, the enticing aroma of soft pretzels is unmistakable. Now, researchers have identified the key compounds that give these twisted knots their distinctive scent. They report their results in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

27 Jun 2019

Researchers Solve Mystery of Condensation and Highlight its Benefits

Condensation could fog up glasses or ruin a wood coffee table when it enters into a warm building on a winter day, but it is not completely a problem. The condensation and evaporation cycle has significant applications.

26 Jun 2019

Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells can Help Reach 2050 Carbon Neutral Goal

According to scientists at the University of Surrey, their innovative tin-based perovskite solar cell can possibly overcome barriers and advance the development of solar panel technology. This would ultimately help the United Kingdom to reach its 2050 carbon neutral objective.

25 Jun 2019

Study Reveals Reaction of Soft Materials to Deformation at Molecular Level

Scientists will have to first comprehend how soft materials behave during swiftly changing deformation before designing the next generation of soft materials.

25 Jun 2019

Using Heat from Metro Tunnels to Cool Apartments

Heat transfer occurs in many ways in rail tunnels. A common example is when trains brake or speed up, they generate heat that warms the immediate air. That hot air mixes with the other air present in the tunnel as well as with heat emanating from the ground.

25 Jun 2019

Deformation Effect of Shock Waves Observed on a Material

Understanding the way shock waves influence structures is critical for the progress of material science research, including safety procedures and unique surface alterations.

24 Jun 2019

Thermoelectric Materials to Help Convert Waste Heat into Power

The prospect of thermoelectric materials as a clean energy source has triggered the search for materials that can efficiently generate significant amounts of power from heat that is wasted.

24 Jun 2019

Mortierella alpina Produces Interesting Compounds Other than Fatty Acids

The fungus Mortierella alpina thrives in the soil and likes to stay cool. It belongs to the zygomycetes type, mainly exists in arctic or alpine habitats, and grows ideally at temperatures of 10 °C to 15 °C.

24 Jun 2019

Momentive’s Aerospace Silicones from Techsil Offer Low Outgassing and Thermal Protection Solutions

Momentive have just published 2 new product selection guides for their aerospace silicone adhesive sealants.

From Techsil Ltd 24 Jun 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

“Mother-of-Pearl” Inspired Glass Performs Better Against Impact than Alternatives

Solving the Knotty Question of Soft-Pretzel Aroma

Researchers Solve Mystery of Condensation and Highlight its Benefits

Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells can Help Reach 2050 Carbon Neutral Goal

Study Reveals Reaction of Soft Materials to Deformation at Molecular Level

Using Heat from Metro Tunnels to Cool Apartments

Deformation Effect of Shock Waves Observed on a Material

Thermoelectric Materials to Help Convert Waste Heat into Power

Mortierella alpina Produces Interesting Compounds Other than Fatty Acids

Momentive’s Aerospace Silicones from Techsil Offer Low Outgassing and Thermal Protection Solutions

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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The Science Behind iHP Decontamination Technology

Engineering the Perfect Induction Coil

Ensuring Accuracy and Long-Term Stability in qNMR Methods with External Calibration

NIR Spectroscopy Analysis of Fruit Juices

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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

3A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

4A Novel Approach for Treating High-Salinity Organic Wastewaters

5New Software Streamlines Analysis of Single Atom Catalysts

6ABB Adds Variable-Speed, Multi-Motor And Additional Features to its NEMA Motors Energy Savings Calculator

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