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Researchers Carry Out Mechanochemical Reactions to Synthesize Superior Perovskites

For the last many years, the commercialization of perovskite photovoltaic cells has gained immense attention. At present, the hot news is that devices developed by using these materials can transform solar energy into electricity with a higher efficiency like never before.

8 Nov 2017

Researchers Achieve Major Step Towards Lightning Fast Communications

In the 1830s, a mineral called perovskite was discovered in Russia and it is said to hold the key to the next stage in ultra-high-speed communications and computing.

7 Nov 2017

Researchers Gain In-Depth Knowledge of Physics Behind Functioning of Metamaterials

To transform items from science fiction to scientific reality, an in-depth knowledge of the functioning of these unconventional metamaterials is mandatory.

7 Nov 2017

New Materials Recipes Database to Assist in Designing Innovative Materials

In the recent past, a range of computational tools have been developed through research attempts such as the Materials Project and the Materials Genome Initiative. These tools have been helpful in designing innovative materials that can be used for various applications, such as aeronautics, energy, civil engineering, and electronics.

7 Nov 2017

Progress Towards Controlling Self-Assembly of Artificial Materials

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst have discovered the first steps toward attaining control over the self-assembly of artificial materials in the same way that biology develops natural polymers.

3 Nov 2017

Study Focuses on Effective Isolation of Ions in Optical and Electrostatic Traps

The results of a research team at the University of Freiburg’s Institute of Physics have been given a special place in the “Nature Photonics” journal: a supplementary “News & Views” article in the print version of the science journal focuses on the work of the team headed by Prof. Dr. Tobias Schätz, Dr. Leon Karpa, Julian Schmidt, and Alexander Lambrecht.

3 Nov 2017

New Method to Recover Erased Serial Numbers in Polymers

Polymers are highly valued by industry and progressively used as substitutes for metals in the manufacture of automobile parts, firearms, and others. Such parts are marked with serial numbers, for traceability and security purposes.

2 Nov 2017

Formation of Fracture Patterns in Brittle Materials Explained by Physics, Math and Special Gels

Researchers have long wondered about the origin of delicate criss-cross facetted patterns that are usually found on the surfaces of broken material. Typical crack speeds in glass effortlessly surpass a kilometer per second, and broken surface features could be smaller than a millimeter.

1 Nov 2017

Storing Data in Clothes Invisibly, Without Using Electronics

Computer scientists at the University of Washington have created a new type of smart fabric that could enable jackets to store invisible passcodes and allow opening of the door to one’s apartment or office.

1 Nov 2017

Researchers Devise High-Power Radiation Source in TeraHertz Region

In a remarkable advancement, researchers from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, have developed a high-power radiation source in the greatly needed teraHertz (THz) region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

31 Oct 2017

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

Researchers Carry Out Mechanochemical Reactions to Synthesize Superior Perovskites

Researchers Achieve Major Step Towards Lightning Fast Communications

Researchers Gain In-Depth Knowledge of Physics Behind Functioning of Metamaterials

New Materials Recipes Database to Assist in Designing Innovative Materials

Progress Towards Controlling Self-Assembly of Artificial Materials

Study Focuses on Effective Isolation of Ions in Optical and Electrostatic Traps

New Method to Recover Erased Serial Numbers in Polymers

Formation of Fracture Patterns in Brittle Materials Explained by Physics, Math and Special Gels

Storing Data in Clothes Invisibly, Without Using Electronics

Researchers Devise High-Power Radiation Source in TeraHertz Region

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?

1A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

2Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

3Novel Method for Accelerating Charging Rates in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

4New Membrane Technology Captures 99 % of Waste Aluminum

5Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

6Scientists Advance X-Ray Technology with Innovative Hybrid Materials

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