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Ruthenium Catalyst Shows Potential for Use in Sustainable Hydrogen Production

Compared to commercial platinum catalysts, a unique ruthenium-based catalyst created at the University of California, Santa Cruz has exhibited distinctly better performance in alkaline water electrolysis for hydrogen production.

8 Feb 2019

Researchers Decode a Key Aspect of the Behavior of Perovskites Made with Different Formulations

The broad family of compounds—perovskites—shares a specific crystal structure. These compounds have attracted a significant amount of interest as new, promising solar-cell materials, thanks to their flexibility, low cost, and comparatively easy manufacturing process.

8 Feb 2019

Researchers Develop New Self-Healing Material Based on Ethylene

A team of researchers from RIKEN and Kyushu University have created a new material based on ethylene, a compound considered to be the source of a majority of the plastic that is used nowadays.

8 Feb 2019

Fast Digitizer from Spectrum Enables Breakthrough in Cell Sorting

Cell sorting plays a fundamental role in molecular biology, pathology, immunology and virology research. It requires the ability to rapidly search through and sort out cells based on their unique chemical features and shapes.

From Spectrum Instrumentation 7 Feb 2019

Observing Hydrogen’s Effects in Metal

Hydrogen, the second-tiniest of all atoms, can penetrate right into the crystal structure of a solid metal.

7 Feb 2019

Scientists Create a Toolbox to Produce Different PVDF-Based Block Copolymers with Tunable Properties

Polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF in short, is a ferroelectric polymer that possesses a number of unique properties and can possibly be used for storing energy or information.

6 Feb 2019

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

The remarkably high conversion rates of natural enzymes partially result from boosting the catalytic activity of a chosen few amino acid side chains through precise arrangement within the protein binding cavity.

4 Feb 2019

Innovative Hydrogel-Based Self-Growing Materials that Strengthen in Reaction to Force

An approach inspired by the process accountable for muscle growth could result in the creation of stronger, longer-lasting materials.

1 Feb 2019

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

An innovative technology harnessing sunlight to fuel chemical reactions could result in a more sustainable chemical manufacturing sector, which happens to be the biggest energy consumers in the world.

31 Jan 2019

Underlying Physics of Liquid Jet Cleaning Exposed Using Fluid Dynamics Simulation

Semiconductor manufacturing and numerous other industrial tasks involve cleaning processes, and from health and environmental standpoints, it has become extremely necessary to use physical cleaning methods such as underwater ultrasound or liquid jets rather than toxic chemicals.

30 Jan 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

Ruthenium Catalyst Shows Potential for Use in Sustainable Hydrogen Production

Researchers Decode a Key Aspect of the Behavior of Perovskites Made with Different Formulations

Researchers Develop New Self-Healing Material Based on Ethylene

Fast Digitizer from Spectrum Enables Breakthrough in Cell Sorting

Observing Hydrogen’s Effects in Metal

Scientists Create a Toolbox to Produce Different PVDF-Based Block Copolymers with Tunable Properties

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

Innovative Hydrogel-Based Self-Growing Materials that Strengthen in Reaction to Force

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Underlying Physics of Liquid Jet Cleaning Exposed Using Fluid Dynamics Simulation

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

2AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

3Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

4Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

5Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

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

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