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MIT Develops New Method to Create Strong, Resilient Nanofibers for Many Applications

A team of researchers at MIT have developed a process to create ultrafine fibers that are remarkably strong and tough, with a number of applications.

8 Jan 2018

NEWT Center Developing a Catalytic Converter for Nitrate-Polluted Water

A catalyst capable of cleaning toxic nitrates from drinking water by converting them into water and air has been discovered.

8 Jan 2018

New Class of Perovskites for More Efficient Solar Cells

A technique for developing hybrid thin-film materials, which are usually incredibly difficult to develop, has been devised by material scientists from Duke University.

5 Jan 2018

In-Depth Study of Methane Disintegration Might Lead to More Active Catalyst

The industrial production of hydrogen and other practical compounds from natural gas through steam reforming involves the use of transition-metal catalysts.

3 Jan 2018

Researchers Explore Electrolysis for Renewable Energy Storage

The fluctuating power supply of renewable energy sources can be partially smoothed-out by energy storage during peak production hours.

3 Jan 2018

Innovative Surface Acoustic Wave Device for Ramping Up Output Frequencies

In the “internet of things” network adopted at present, devices fundamentally connect at high speeds over short ranges, a setting where surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices have been propitious for many years now, leading to reduction in the size of smartphone.

20 Dec 2017

Study Reveals Porous Nanoparticles Become Tougher Under Pressure

Porous particles of silicate and calcium exhibit potential as building blocks for numerous applications like bone-tissue engineering, self-healing materials, drug delivery, ceramics, insulation, and construction materials according to Rice University engineers who decided to check out how well they perform at the nanoscale.

19 Dec 2017

Study of the Properties of Graphite-Enclosed Metal Materials

Researchers from Ames Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy have found out an innovative technique for encasing metal below a single layer of graphite, which may result in new and better regulated characteristics of these kinds of materials.

18 Dec 2017

Replicability Problem Should Be a Concern for Materials Researchers, New Study Suggests

Can companies rely on the results of one or two scientific studies to design a new industrial process or launch a new product? In at least one area of materials chemistry, the answer may be yes — but only 80 percent of the time.

15 Dec 2017

Separating Ethylene from Ethane at Lesser Energy Consumption Using New Material

A new and potentially innovative material with the ability to considerably minimize the energy consumption and emissions related to the synthesis of ethylene has been developed by researchers from ExxonMobil and the Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ), a joint research centre of Valencia’s Polytechnic University and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

14 Dec 2017

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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

MIT Develops New Method to Create Strong, Resilient Nanofibers for Many Applications

NEWT Center Developing a Catalytic Converter for Nitrate-Polluted Water

New Class of Perovskites for More Efficient Solar Cells

In-Depth Study of Methane Disintegration Might Lead to More Active Catalyst

Researchers Explore Electrolysis for Renewable Energy Storage

Innovative Surface Acoustic Wave Device for Ramping Up Output Frequencies

Study Reveals Porous Nanoparticles Become Tougher Under Pressure

Study of the Properties of Graphite-Enclosed Metal Materials

Replicability Problem Should Be a Concern for Materials Researchers, New Study Suggests

Separating Ethylene from Ethane at Lesser Energy Consumption Using New Material

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

6ABB Adds Variable-Speed, Multi-Motor And Additional Features to its NEMA Motors Energy Savings Calculator

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