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Scientists Make Vital Discovery for ‘Smart’ Films and Encapsulation

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame has discovered that the properties of a material typically used to make protective or conductive films and encapsulate drug compounds—and the conditions in which this material will disassemble to discharge that drug—may be different than originally believed.

8 Jan 2019

Using Big Databases to Find Superconductors of the Future

Japanese researchers have found an approach to more quickly and successfully identify superconducting materials.

8 Jan 2019

New Metamaterial Transports and Localizes Sound in Unusually Robust Ways

Scientists at the City College of New York (CCNY) and at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York have created a novel metamaterial that is capable of transporting sound in extraordinarily robust ways along its edges and localizing it at its corners.

2 Jan 2019

Novel Plasma Treatment Enables Strong Adhesion of Polymers and Vulcanized Rubber to Other Materials

Polymers that contain plastics play a vital role in modern life. Since they are strong, lightweight, and unreactive, a wide array of technologies rely on them.

27 Dec 2018

Researchers Remove Gaps to Improve the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

It is not known how to set up a defensive wall in a soccer game, and coaches would not prefer a gap between defensive players in the wall. Researchers, on their part, are also doing the same when they attempt to enhance the stability of perovskite solar cells, or PSCs.

24 Dec 2018

New Version of High-Energy Magnesium Battery Could Prove to be the Best Alternative to Lithium Ion Batteries

Scientists at the University of Houston and the Toyota Research Institute of America have found out a favorable new variant of high-energy magnesium batteries that may find prospective applications ranging from electric vehicles to battery storage for renewable energy systems.

24 Dec 2018

Applying Feynman Diagrams to Describe Rotation of Molecules in Solvents

In condensed matter physics, Feynman diagrams are a robust tool. The method involves converting highly complex equations into sets of simple diagrams, thereby establishing itself as one of the brilliant tools in the toolbox of a theoretical physicist.

24 Dec 2018

New High-Strength Ceramic Material Can Withstand Extremely High Temperatures

Researchers at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) and the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) have developed a brand-new, high-strength ceramic material that can endure prolonged exposure to supersonic airflow at temperatures greater than 2600 °C.

21 Dec 2018

Researchers Produce Customized 3D-Printed Batteries for Small-Scale Wearable Electronic Devices

There has been a rapid growth of flexible, wireless electronic devices and they have reached the level of commercialization. However, a majority of the battery shapes are limited to rectangular and/or spherical structures, leading to inefficient use of space.

21 Dec 2018

Novel Protein Could be Used to Detect and Collect Rare-Earth Metals Used in Smartphone

A newfound protein could be useful in detecting, targeting, and collecting the rare-earth metals used in smartphones from the environment. A detailed description of the protein has been offered by two innovative studies by scientists from Penn State.

20 Dec 2018

Editorial Highlights

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

Scientists Make Vital Discovery for ‘Smart’ Films and Encapsulation

Using Big Databases to Find Superconductors of the Future

New Metamaterial Transports and Localizes Sound in Unusually Robust Ways

Novel Plasma Treatment Enables Strong Adhesion of Polymers and Vulcanized Rubber to Other Materials

Researchers Remove Gaps to Improve the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

New Version of High-Energy Magnesium Battery Could Prove to be the Best Alternative to Lithium Ion Batteries

Applying Feynman Diagrams to Describe Rotation of Molecules in Solvents

New High-Strength Ceramic Material Can Withstand Extremely High Temperatures

Researchers Produce Customized 3D-Printed Batteries for Small-Scale Wearable Electronic Devices

Novel Protein Could be Used to Detect and Collect Rare-Earth Metals Used in Smartphone

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

5Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

6Improving Battery Lifespan and Safety with Environmentally Friendly Binder

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