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Inter-Cluster and Intra-Cluster Dynamics of Thiolate-Protected Gold-Silver Alloys Revealed

Metal clusters are becoming profoundly useful in the health, energy, and environment sectors and are used in several products from fuel cells to effective medicines to molecular sensors. This unique functionality of clusters forms due to the variability in type and size.

21 Jun 2019

Perovskite Solar Cells are as Efficient as the Best Conventional Silicon Ones

Metal-halide perovskites were found to be photovoltaic materials only a decade back. At present, the fabricated perovskite solar cells are nearly as efficient as the best traditional silicon solar cells.

21 Jun 2019

New Stainless Steel Powder for Additive Manufacturing

Additive methods are increasingly being used by the metalworking industry since they enable fewer production faults, lower costs, and shorter production times, to name a few.

20 Jun 2019

Safety of Li-Ion Batteries Improved Using Shear-Thickening Electrolyte

As revolutionary as electric vehicles are, they are still susceptible to an Achilles heel — the very source that provides them power.

20 Jun 2019

Designing FeFET Using Ferroelectric-HfO2 and Ultrathin IGZO

Within the framework of JST PRESTO program, Masaharu Kobayashi, associate professor at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo, used ferroelectric-HfO2 and ultrathin IGZO channel to design a ferroelectric FET (FeFET).

19 Jun 2019

New! Automated Binary Gas Sorption Analyser

Hiden Isochema’s new IGA-003-MC gravimetric gas sorption analyser – featuring a specially designed reactor and dynamic sampling mass spectrometer – has been designed to accurately determine binary gas sorption isotherms.

From Hiden Isochema 19 Jun 2019

New Metallic, Air-Stable 2D Magnet that can be Integrated into Spintronic Devices

All are familiar with the image of electrons that zip around the nucleus of an atom and form chemical bonds in molecules and materials. However, a lesser known fact is that electrons possess an additional exclusive property—spin.

18 Jun 2019

Researchers Use Transverse Surface Waves to Move Droplets

Self-cleaning surfaces and laboratories on a chip can become a lot more efficient if individual droplets can be controlled.

17 Jun 2019

Kanazawa University Research: Opposite Piezoresistant Effects of Rhenium Disulfide in two Principle Directions

Using optical and electrical measurements, a two-dimensional anisotropic crystal of rhenium disulfide was found to show opposite piezoresistant effects along two principle axes, i.e. positive along one axis and negative along another.

14 Jun 2019

New Study Reveals “Hidden” Phases of Metal Oxide When Activated by Extremely Fast Pulses of Light

A majority of people believe that water exists in only one of three phases—gas vapor, liquid water, or solid ice.

14 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

Inter-Cluster and Intra-Cluster Dynamics of Thiolate-Protected Gold-Silver Alloys Revealed

Perovskite Solar Cells are as Efficient as the Best Conventional Silicon Ones

New Stainless Steel Powder for Additive Manufacturing

Safety of Li-Ion Batteries Improved Using Shear-Thickening Electrolyte

Designing FeFET Using Ferroelectric-HfO2 and Ultrathin IGZO

New! Automated Binary Gas Sorption Analyser

New Metallic, Air-Stable 2D Magnet that can be Integrated into Spintronic Devices

Researchers Use Transverse Surface Waves to Move Droplets

Kanazawa University Research: Opposite Piezoresistant Effects of Rhenium Disulfide in two Principle Directions

New Study Reveals “Hidden” Phases of Metal Oxide When Activated by Extremely Fast Pulses of Light

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

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

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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