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Piezomagnetic Material Changes Magnetic Properties When Put Under Mechanical Strain

Piezoelectric materials produce an electric current while being stretched or compressed and are used in lighters, motors, sensors and microphones.

29 Mar 2018

Protein ‘Mat’ Capable of Soaking Up Chemical Pollution

Researchers have developed a technique to keep certain proteins active outside of the cell; making mats that can absorb & trap chemical pollution.

29 Mar 2018

Material with Low-Cost and Non-Toxic Elements for Use in Solar Cells

Javier Vela and the chemists in his Iowa State University research group faced an issue wherein a toxic material performed very well in solar cells.

29 Mar 2018

In a 'Nanny' Role, Helium Forms Stable Chemical Compounds

Helium has been considered a noble gas, and like nobility, it isn’t known for mixing in with ‘commoners’ such as oxygen, carbon or any other element.

27 Mar 2018

Using Laser Pulses to Unearth Atomic-Level Dynamics of Hybrid Perovskites

Researchers have gained new knowledge of basic properties of hybrid perovskites, which were unknown until now. Hybrid perovskites are inexpensive materials with the ability to improve or even function as a substitute for traditional solar cells developed using silicon.

21 Mar 2018

Innovative Neutron Interferometry Technique for Scanning Innards of Porous Objects

The strategy offers the tool, neutron interferometry, and its first movable “lenses”, with the potential to zoom in and out on details in this size range.

13 Mar 2018

New ‘Superlattices’ Could Pave Way for Better Electronics

A research team has developed a technique to make new kinds of artificial “superlattices”, materials made up of alternating layers of ultra-thin 2D sheets.

12 Mar 2018

Researchers Create New 2D Material - Gallenene

Researchers have developed a technique to make atomically flat gallium that exhibits promise for nanoscale electronics.

12 Mar 2018

New Material for Better Liquid Crystal Displays

A team created a new liquid crystal material possessing high potential as a foundation for faster, brighter, energy-saving displays with higher resolution.

7 Mar 2018

Solution for Alleviating Dendrite Growth Holds Promise for All Batteries

Lithium-metal batteries are among the marked candidates for high-density energy storage but unrestrained lithium dendrite growth tempers their potential.

7 Mar 2018

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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

Piezomagnetic Material Changes Magnetic Properties When Put Under Mechanical Strain

Protein ‘Mat’ Capable of Soaking Up Chemical Pollution

Material with Low-Cost and Non-Toxic Elements for Use in Solar Cells

In a 'Nanny' Role, Helium Forms Stable Chemical Compounds

Using Laser Pulses to Unearth Atomic-Level Dynamics of Hybrid Perovskites

Innovative Neutron Interferometry Technique for Scanning Innards of Porous Objects

New ‘Superlattices’ Could Pave Way for Better Electronics

Researchers Create New 2D Material - Gallenene

New Material for Better Liquid Crystal Displays

Solution for Alleviating Dendrite Growth Holds Promise for All Batteries

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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