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Olefin Enables Efficient Solvent-Free Cross-Coupling Reactions

A cross-coupling reaction is usually carried out in an organic solvent, resulting in the production of a huge amount of solvent waste, which is often hazardous to the environment. Hokkaido University researchers, in Japan, have developed a new approach making room for the execution of more environmentally friendly solvent-free solid-state cross-coupling processes using mechanochemistry.

11 Feb 2019

Experimental Study on 2D Material Could Lead to More Energy-Efficient Electronic Devices

For the first time, scientists have successfully imaged “edge conduction” in a recently discovered 2D quantum material and topological insulator called monolayer tungsten ditelluride, or WTe2.

11 Feb 2019

Stable, Color-Changing Compound Can Be Used in Sensors and Electronics

A study team led by Hokkaido University in Japan has created a porous material that is extremely stable and changes color when exposed to acid vapor.

11 Feb 2019

Improving the Manufacturing Process of Acrylics

Acrylics are an extremely varied and useful group of chemicals used in all types of products, from nail polish to diapers. Presently, a team of scientists from the University of Connecticut (UConn) and ExxonMobil explain a new process for producing them.

11 Feb 2019

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

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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

Olefin Enables Efficient Solvent-Free Cross-Coupling Reactions

Experimental Study on 2D Material Could Lead to More Energy-Efficient Electronic Devices

Stable, Color-Changing Compound Can Be Used in Sensors and Electronics

Improving the Manufacturing Process of Acrylics

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

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

Understanding Biological Indicators (BIs) in Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination

NIR Spectroscopy Analysis of Fruit Juices

The Role of Sulfur Analysis in Advancing Superalloy Performance

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?

1Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

2Scientists Advance X-Ray Technology with Innovative Hybrid Materials

3A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

4New Electrolyte Design for Improved Li-S Battery Performance

5ABB Adds Variable-Speed, Multi-Motor And Additional Features to its NEMA Motors Energy Savings Calculator

6A Novel Approach for Treating High-Salinity Organic Wastewaters

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