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Physicists Develop a New Class of Chameleon-Like Metamaterials

It is a well-known fact that chameleons have the ability to change their colors to match their surroundings. Now, a similar kind of phenomenon can be observed in a new group of smart materials known as metamaterials.

3 Apr 2019

New Method to Create Transparent Polythene Films as Strong as Aluminum

In a study led by Professor Ton Peijs of WMG at the University of Warwick and Professor Cees Bastiaansen at Queen Mary University of London, a processing method has been devised that can form transparent polythene film that can be stronger as aluminum but at a fraction of the weight.

2 Apr 2019

Researchers Work on Liquid Crystals to Deflect Laser Pointer Attacks on Aircraft

It is a dangerous prank to aim a laser beam at an aircraft. The unexpected flash of bright light can incapacitate the pilot, endangering the lives of all aboard.

1 Apr 2019

Research on Extending the Service Life of Coated Wood Products

Wood products like outdoor furniture and facades can have an extended service life if they get painted.

29 Mar 2019

Research on Triple-Cation Perovskite Solar Cells at High-Dose Gamma Radiation

Ivan Zhidkov and Ernst Kurmaev, Department of Electrophysics, Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, in collaboration with coworkers from Skoltech, the Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Moscow State University, have determined unknown properties of perovskite solar cells.

26 Mar 2019

Will Cyborg Circuits be Made of Melanin?

Scientists have achieved a billion-fold increase in the electrical conductivity of melanin, that could unleash its potential in safe, sustainable bioelectronics

26 Mar 2019

Kanazawa University Research: Vapor Drives a Liquid–solid Transition in a Molecular System

The reversible switching of macrocyclic molecules between a liquid and a solid phase upon exposure to vapor has been reported in the Journal of the American Chemical Society by researchers at Kanazawa University.

26 Mar 2019

Gold Nanoparticles on Metal Oxide Framework Turn Ammonia into Harmless Substances

Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers have demonstrated that a recently engineered catalyst composed of gold nanoparticles reinforced on a metal oxide framework exhibits breakdown of ammonia contaminations in air, with outstanding selectivity for conversion to nitrogen gas.

25 Mar 2019

Physicists Develop New, Powerful Method to Detect Radioactive Material

At the University of Maryland (UMD), physicists have come up with a new, robust technique for detecting radioactive materials.

25 Mar 2019

Researchers Perform MD Simulation to Unravel the Actual Structure of Hydrated Electrons

For over five decades, researchers have been aware of the existence of the hydrated electron—additional electrons dissolved in liquid water. However, they have not been so certain about its structure.

25 Mar 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

Physicists Develop a New Class of Chameleon-Like Metamaterials

New Method to Create Transparent Polythene Films as Strong as Aluminum

Researchers Work on Liquid Crystals to Deflect Laser Pointer Attacks on Aircraft

Research on Extending the Service Life of Coated Wood Products

Research on Triple-Cation Perovskite Solar Cells at High-Dose Gamma Radiation

Will Cyborg Circuits be Made of Melanin?

Kanazawa University Research: Vapor Drives a Liquid–solid Transition in a Molecular System

Gold Nanoparticles on Metal Oxide Framework Turn Ammonia into Harmless Substances

Physicists Develop New, Powerful Method to Detect Radioactive Material

Researchers Perform MD Simulation to Unravel the Actual Structure of Hydrated Electrons

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

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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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