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Researchers Develop a New Synthesis Route for Alternative Catalysts

A new synthesis route for alternative catalysts of noble metals have been developed by researchers for multipurpose chemical reactions that could help deal with environmental concerns.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop New Material that Emits White Light in Response to Electric Stimulation

Nagoya University Researchers have recently devised an innovative technique for producing stimuli-responsive materials in a predictable manner. They applied this technique to develop a new material with the ability to conduct electricity and emit white light upon being exposed to electric current.

25 Jul 2017

New Uranium-Based Compound can Allow Nitrogen Fixation to Take Place in Ambient Atmosphere

Scientists from EPFL have developed a uranium-based complex that can allow reactions of nitrogen fixation to occur in ambient conditions. This work overcomes one of the major challenges in building more efficient industrial-scale nitrogen products similar to ammonia.

20 Jul 2017

Researchers Find Path to Discovering New Topological Materials

Recently, an International Research Team has developed an innovative technique to ascertain whether a crystal is a topological insulator, and also to estimate the chemical compositions and crystal structures needed for the synthesis of new crystals.

20 Jul 2017

Researchers Resolve Dead Layer Effect in Antiferromagnets

In the early 1930s, Louis Néel discovered the abnormality that specific materials that consist of magnetic elements and exhibiting zero remanence at any temperature did not conform to the paramagnetic Curie law.

19 Jul 2017

Innovative Technique for X-Ray Imaging of Low-Density Materials

Imaging low-density materials such as tissues located between bones by using X-rays is very difficult. This is due to the fact that X-rays pass straight through the material similar to sunlight passing through a window. But what if you need to see the area that isn't bone?

18 Jul 2017

Collaborative Research Focuses on Dealing with Corrosion in Challenging Environments

A new multimillion pound collaborative research project headed by BP and The University of Manchester could help to greatly minimize the impact that surface degradation processes such as corrosion and wear have on industry globally.

18 Jul 2017

Solving Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Issue

Lithium-ion batteries have become a crucial power source for the constantly expanding world of gadgets. They have also, on some occasions, been known to burst into flames.

14 Jul 2017

New Super Stretchy, Strong, and Sustainable Material with Features of Spider Silk

A team of Chemists and Architects from the University of Cambridge have created super-stretchy and strong fibers which are almost completely made up of water, and could be used to manufacture sensors, textiles, and other materials.

11 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop New Manganese-Based Catalyst for CO2 Hydrogenation

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas and it plays a vital role in climate change; it is no wonder researchers have been searching for solutions to prevent its release in the environment.

10 Jul 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

Researchers Develop a New Synthesis Route for Alternative Catalysts

Researchers Develop New Material that Emits White Light in Response to Electric Stimulation

New Uranium-Based Compound can Allow Nitrogen Fixation to Take Place in Ambient Atmosphere

Researchers Find Path to Discovering New Topological Materials

Researchers Resolve Dead Layer Effect in Antiferromagnets

Innovative Technique for X-Ray Imaging of Low-Density Materials

Collaborative Research Focuses on Dealing with Corrosion in Challenging Environments

Solving Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Issue

New Super Stretchy, Strong, and Sustainable Material with Features of Spider Silk

Researchers Develop New Manganese-Based Catalyst for CO2 Hydrogenation

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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