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Russian Scientists Upgrade Nuclear Battery Design to Increase Power Output

Russian scientists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), the Technological Institute for Superhard and Novel Carbon Materials (TISNCM), and the National University of Science and Technology MISIS have upgraded the design of a nuclear battery that produces power from the beta decay of nickel-63, a radioactive isotope.

1 Jun 2018

Catalytic Compounds Made More Powerful with Uniform Detergent

Scientist David Rosenberg inspects images of a white powder using a robust scanning electron microscope. At close range, the powder resembles coarse gravel, a pile of similar but uneven chunks. Then he studies a second image—the same material created by colleague Hongyou Fan instead of buying from a catalog—and he observes flawlessly smooth, uniform spheres.

1 Jun 2018

Self-Assembling Chemical Building Blocks Used to Create Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

With regards to hydrogen fuel cells, cofacial cobalt porphyrins are considered better than platinum. Only a chemist is probably aware of such a compound. But these molecules—which are suitable for enabling a chemical reaction that’s necessary to create power from hydrogen and oxygen—could be the next huge advance in alternative energy.

1 Jun 2018

Scientists Use Bismuth to Convert CO2 into Liquid Fuels

Researchers have have found that bismuth has a strange characteristic that can be exploited to save the environment.

31 May 2018

Building Better, Faster and Stronger Lithium Batteries

Knowing how lithium responds to pressure developed during a battery’s charging and discharging could result in safer, improved batteries.

30 May 2018

Potential Materials to Stabilize Lithium-Ion Battery with Record-High Capacity

New ways to stabilize a new battery with a record-high charge capacity has been discovered by researchers at Northwestern University.

30 May 2018

New Material Detects Quantity of UV Radiation and Helps Track Radiation Dose

A synthetic SensoGlow™ material, capable of detecting the quality & quantity of UV radiation from the Sun, has been developed. This material makes it viable to create an economical & versatile UV radiation detector which can be used to track the UV radiation dose with a mobile app.

23 May 2018

Theoretical Model for Detecting and Understanding Transition State in Liquid Crystals

A unique form of phase change occurs in liquid crystals. At a specific temperature, their cigar-shaped molecules change from a disordered jumble to a highly ordered arrangement in which all the molecules point almost in the same direction.

23 May 2018

New Approach to Manipulate Crystal Vibrations Could Pave Way for More Energy-Efficient Devices

An atom’s vibrational motion in a crystal spreads to adjacent atoms, which results in wavelike propagation of the vibrations all over the crystal. The way in which these natural vibrations move through the crystalline structure define the major properties of the material.

23 May 2018

Synchrotron Radiations Reveal Mechanism for Industrially Used Catalysis of Aromatic Polyimide Precursor

Aromatic polyimide is a polymer that is known for its high mechanical strength and excellent chemical- and thermal-resistant properties. The polymer is extensively used for aerospace materials and electrical insulation materials.

23 May 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

Russian Scientists Upgrade Nuclear Battery Design to Increase Power Output

Catalytic Compounds Made More Powerful with Uniform Detergent

Self-Assembling Chemical Building Blocks Used to Create Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Scientists Use Bismuth to Convert CO2 into Liquid Fuels

Building Better, Faster and Stronger Lithium Batteries

Potential Materials to Stabilize Lithium-Ion Battery with Record-High Capacity

New Material Detects Quantity of UV Radiation and Helps Track Radiation Dose

Theoretical Model for Detecting and Understanding Transition State in Liquid Crystals

New Approach to Manipulate Crystal Vibrations Could Pave Way for More Energy-Efficient Devices

Synchrotron Radiations Reveal Mechanism for Industrially Used Catalysis of Aromatic Polyimide Precursor

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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What are the Manufacturing Applications of Plasma?

Advancing Manufacturing: The Impact of Photonics Technology

How to Optimize Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling with Handheld XRF

The Versatility of Non-Contacting Seals in Aerospace

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

3Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

4Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

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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