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New Stretchy Miracle Material Could Produce Scratch-Proof Paint

A stretchy miracle material capable of being used for developing greatly resistant smart devices and scratch-proof paint for cars has been discovered by a group of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast.

8 Sep 2017

Creating Dissolving Electronics for Use in Data Security and Healthcare

A team of Researchers from the University of Houston and China have developed a new type of electronic device that can be activated to dissolve when exposed to water molecules in the atmosphere.

7 Sep 2017

Lithium-Based Materials are Promising Candidates for Solid-State Electrolyte

Today’s world depends on portable electronic devices such as camcorders, cameras, laptops, tablets or smartphones. Several of these devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which could be safer, lighter, smaller and more efficient if the liquid electrolytes they comprise of were replaced by solids.

6 Sep 2017

Molecules Move Faster as They Get Closer to Adhesive Surfaces

Whenever molecules get closer to adhesive surfaces, they always move faster. However, this is not a permanent effect. Such was the perplexing conclusion reached by Simone Napolitano and his coworkers in the Laboratory of Polymers and Soft Matter Dynamics at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

4 Sep 2017

Physicist Develops New Device that Could Turn Heat Energy into Electricity

A new device being developed by Washington State University physicist Yi Gu could one day turn the heat generated by a wide array of electronics into a usable fuel source.

1 Sep 2017

Study Investigates the Suitability of Electrochemical Nano-Porous Silicon to Lithium Ions

Energy is increasingly being produced via renewable and zero-emission forms of energy such as solar power and wind in a climate-neutral society.

31 Aug 2017

New Neutron Holographic Method for Studying Materials at the Atomic Level

Holograms are generally associated with futuristic 3D display technologies, however, in reality, people are using holographic technologies to help study materials at the atomic level. X-rays referred to as a high energy form of light are frequently used to study atomic structure.

29 Aug 2017

Researchers Develop Two-Layer Conformal Coating for Shrinking Waveguides

The characteristics of materials can act in amusing ways. For instance, if one characteristic is adjusted to render a device less leaky or small in size, some other characteristic may get altered in an unwanted manner, hence engineers have to constantly balance one characteristic against the other.

28 Aug 2017

New 41.4-Tesla Instrument May Facilitate Transformation in Physics and Materials Research

Engineers set a new world record that erased the earlier one by roughly 8% - a sizable jump in magnet technology terms.

24 Aug 2017

Innovative Technique for Analyzing the Growth of Methane Hydrate Crystals

Scientists from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering have adopted an innovative technique for analyzing the formation of methane hydrate from water and methane. The technique has enabled the scientists to rapidly and very efficiently investigate the individual steps in the formation process.

23 Aug 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

New Stretchy Miracle Material Could Produce Scratch-Proof Paint

Creating Dissolving Electronics for Use in Data Security and Healthcare

Lithium-Based Materials are Promising Candidates for Solid-State Electrolyte

Molecules Move Faster as They Get Closer to Adhesive Surfaces

Physicist Develops New Device that Could Turn Heat Energy into Electricity

Study Investigates the Suitability of Electrochemical Nano-Porous Silicon to Lithium Ions

New Neutron Holographic Method for Studying Materials at the Atomic Level

Researchers Develop Two-Layer Conformal Coating for Shrinking Waveguides

New 41.4-Tesla Instrument May Facilitate Transformation in Physics and Materials Research

Innovative Technique for Analyzing the Growth of Methane Hydrate Crystals

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

2Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

3AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

4Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

5Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

6New Material Offers Protection Against Space Radiation

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