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Artificial Hierarchical Porous Materials for Selective Extraction of Materials

The symmetry of a diatom and the lattice of a honeycomb are some of the complex living structures that have shapes and patterns which have inspired researchers for a long time.

17 May 2018

Phase Change Materials Used to Tweak Response of Microscale Infrared Transmissive "Metasurface" Filters

The mid-infrared is a fascinating part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is made up of colors that cannot be viewed by the naked eye. A number of chemical molecules resonate when illuminated by infrared light and can subsequently be used to "fingerprint" or identify the molecules.

17 May 2018

New Method for Obtaining Antimicrobial, Bismuth-Containing Apatite

A research team from the Department of Solid State Chemistry of the Lobachevsky University worked under Dr. Evgeny Bulanov to devise an innovative technique for obtaining bismuth-containing apatite.

17 May 2018

Unique Material Detects Presence of Toxic Ions in Food Items

MSU-based researchers have created a new material based on a silicon-titanium gel and a dye agent. The material is able to rapidly identify if detrimental oxalate ions are present in food products even in field conditions.

17 May 2018

Smaller, More Efficient Radio Frequency Transformers for Futuristic Electronic Gadgets

The future of electronic gadgets lies partially within the “Internet of Things” - the network of devices, appliances, and vehicles fixed within electronics to facilitate connectivity and data exchange.

17 May 2018

Researchers Get One Step Closer to Designing Fully Functional 3D Batteries

Although it may appear as if batteries come in every size & shape, as electronic devices, they become smaller without any decrease in their energy & power demands. Hence, they pose challenges to develop batteries that can fit into smaller spaces without affecting performance.

4 May 2018

MRI-Like Method for Detecting Flaws Within Batteries

A team of chemists has formulated an MRI-based method that can swiftly diagnose what affects certain types of batteries—from establishing how much charge is present to detecting internal flaws - without having to open them.

4 May 2018

Innovative, Highly Elastic, Biodegradable Hydrogel Could Revolutionize Bio-Printing

Researchers created an elastic biodegradable hydrogel for bio-printing of materials with the ability to emulate soft tissues of the human body. In bio-printing, live cells are used within the scaffolding of the new tissues, and it could prospectively revolutionize cell printing.

4 May 2018

Physicists Construct Motor and Energy Storage Device from Single Component

Physicists and material scientists have been successful in building a motor and an energy storage device from a single component. They used an elastic polymer fiber closed into a ring that was designed to rotate on the application of an external energy supply.

4 May 2018

Innovative Rhodium Catalyst for Organic Synthesis

A number of beneficial substances—for instance, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and advanced materials—on which our daily life is dependent, are produced by organic chemistry. Yet, it is extremely challenging to predict the characteristics of chemical substances.

3 May 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

Artificial Hierarchical Porous Materials for Selective Extraction of Materials

Phase Change Materials Used to Tweak Response of Microscale Infrared Transmissive "Metasurface" Filters

New Method for Obtaining Antimicrobial, Bismuth-Containing Apatite

Unique Material Detects Presence of Toxic Ions in Food Items

Smaller, More Efficient Radio Frequency Transformers for Futuristic Electronic Gadgets

Researchers Get One Step Closer to Designing Fully Functional 3D Batteries

MRI-Like Method for Detecting Flaws Within Batteries

Innovative, Highly Elastic, Biodegradable Hydrogel Could Revolutionize Bio-Printing

Physicists Construct Motor and Energy Storage Device from Single Component

Innovative Rhodium Catalyst for Organic Synthesis

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

2A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

3New Membrane Technology Captures 99 % of Waste Aluminum

4Scientists Advance X-Ray Technology with Innovative Hybrid Materials

5Turning Coal into Valuable Material for Electric Vehicle Batteries

6New Electrolyte Design for Improved Li-S Battery Performance

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