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Combining Polyethylene and Polypropylene Results in Diblock Polymers with Superior Strength

One chemistry problem that has baffled scientists for decades: Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), which account for two-thirds of the world's plastics, have different chemical structures and thus cannot be repurposed together.

7 Mar 2017

New Thermo Scientific EDXRF Spectrometer Performs Faster Elemental Analysis on Wide Range of Materials

Laboratory managers, quality control technicians and scientists conducting routine analysis or research can now use a new bench-top energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer to perform faster elemental analysis on a wide range of materials and sample sizes.

7 Mar 2017

Groundbreaking Improvement in 3D Architecturing of Materials

A unique, 3D manufacturing method has been developed by researchers from Washington State University.

6 Mar 2017

Research on 3D Printing Unlocks Potential of Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

A team of researchers in Russia have published a paper that uses 3D printing to unlock the potential of carbon fiber composite materials. The materials are commonly used in industry to make lightweight and durable parts.

6 Mar 2017

Silicon-On-Insulator Wafer Ideal for Growing Gallium Nitride Crystals

Researchers at Aalto University collaborated with Okmetic Oy and the Polish ITME to study the application of Silicon On Insulator (SOI) wafers, which are used as a platform for producing a variety of microelectronics components, as a substrate for manufacturing gallium nitride crystals.

3 Mar 2017

Magnetic Persuasion Detected in Neighboring Metals

A new study from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, highlights the possibility of swaying certain materials by their neighbors in order to become magnetic, similar to a group of undecided voters.

3 Mar 2017

Innovative Multi-Layered Magnetic Material Behaves as an Electric Switch

The nanometric-size islands of magnetic metal spread at irregular intervals between vacuum gaps exhibit unique conductive properties under a magnetic field.

28 Feb 2017

Meta-Material Capable of Shaping Sound Waves Revolutionizes Medical Imaging and Personal Audio

Scientists have developed a super-material with the ability to bend, shape and focus sound waves passing through it.

28 Feb 2017

Analysis of In Vivo Polymerization and Creation of Supercapacitors in Plants

A research group presented results in November 2015 showing that they had caused roses to absorb a conducting polymer solution.

28 Feb 2017

Researchers Establish Oxidation Resistance of Small-Sized Oxide Nanostructures

A research headed by Professor Bao Xinhe from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has concluded that the oxidation resistance of oxide nanostructures (NSs) with a diameter less than 3 nm can be far higher than larger NSs.

24 Feb 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

Combining Polyethylene and Polypropylene Results in Diblock Polymers with Superior Strength

New Thermo Scientific EDXRF Spectrometer Performs Faster Elemental Analysis on Wide Range of Materials

Groundbreaking Improvement in 3D Architecturing of Materials

Research on 3D Printing Unlocks Potential of Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

Silicon-On-Insulator Wafer Ideal for Growing Gallium Nitride Crystals

Magnetic Persuasion Detected in Neighboring Metals

Innovative Multi-Layered Magnetic Material Behaves as an Electric Switch

Meta-Material Capable of Shaping Sound Waves Revolutionizes Medical Imaging and Personal Audio

Analysis of In Vivo Polymerization and Creation of Supercapacitors in Plants

Researchers Establish Oxidation Resistance of Small-Sized Oxide Nanostructures

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

3Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

4AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

5Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

6New Material Offers Protection Against Space Radiation

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