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TMC Introduces Hybrid Honeycomb for Optical Subassemblies in Photonic Tools

TMC, an industry leader in high-performance vibration cancellation technology, introduces Hybrid Honeycomb™, a new type of optical breadboard that combines a custom, bonded aluminum plate with the structural damping of a honeycomb breadboard.

From TMC Vibration Control 1 May 2017

Study on the Behavior of Weyl Fermions on Semimetal Surface

The behavior of Weyl particles trapped on the surface of Weyl semimetals has been examined by MIPT researchers. Their study was featured in the renowned Rapid Communications section of Physical Review В.

28 Apr 2017

Applying Microfluidics to Unearth Microscopic Scale Behavior of Complex Fluids

Developing “lab on a chip” devices proves to be a significant step forward in future healthcare. Distinct from electronic chips used in computers, these “chips” are small devices into which biological fluids such as urine or blood are introduced to fill explicitly designed microscopic channels comprising biosensors with the ability to detect specific markers of diseases within the fluids and to ensure fast diagnosis.

25 Apr 2017

MIT Researchers Develop Simple Technique to Produce Stronger Polymers

Plastic, rubber, and a number of other useful materials are composed of polymers — long chains set in a cross-linked network. At the molecular level, these polymer networks have structural defects that weaken them.

25 Apr 2017

Benefits of Growing CYLC Crystal in Microgravity

One of the earliest investigations conducted aboard the International Space Station refers to the research into crystal growth in microgravity. This investigation continues even till today.

21 Apr 2017

Materials Research Reveals Damages Caused by Widely Used Engineering Technique

A method that transformed scientists' ability to control and study materials at the nanoscale may have dramatic involuntary consequences, a new Oxford University research reveals.

21 Apr 2017

Researchers Develop a New Tool to Study Disordered Atomic Structures

Researchers in materials science have created a model capable of accounting for irregularities in how atoms organize themselves at the “grain boundaries”, which refer to the interface where two materials meet.

21 Apr 2017

Researchers Develop New Technique for Extracting 4D Molecular Structure

A new technique for extracting the dynamic and static structure of complex chemical systems has been developed by scientists at the Northwestern University.

19 Apr 2017

New Battery Coating Could Greatly Enhance Battery Performance in Electronic Devices and Electric Vehicles

A key component of smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles are high performing lithium-ion batteries. Currently, the anodes, or negative charged side of lithium ion batteries, are commonly manufactured with graphite or other carbon-based materials.

18 Apr 2017

Study Findings Address Ongoing Debate About Crystallization Pathway

Solar panels, a better medical drug, or smooth chocolate all require just the right amount of crystals to make up the material. Now, researchers trying to understand the paths crystals take as they develop have been able to influence that path by adjusting the starting ingredient.

18 Apr 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

TMC Introduces Hybrid Honeycomb for Optical Subassemblies in Photonic Tools

Study on the Behavior of Weyl Fermions on Semimetal Surface

Applying Microfluidics to Unearth Microscopic Scale Behavior of Complex Fluids

MIT Researchers Develop Simple Technique to Produce Stronger Polymers

Benefits of Growing CYLC Crystal in Microgravity

Materials Research Reveals Damages Caused by Widely Used Engineering Technique

Researchers Develop a New Tool to Study Disordered Atomic Structures

Researchers Develop New Technique for Extracting 4D Molecular Structure

New Battery Coating Could Greatly Enhance Battery Performance in Electronic Devices and Electric Vehicles

Study Findings Address Ongoing Debate About Crystallization Pathway

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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NIR Spectroscopy Analysis of Fruit Juices

Determining Gravimetric Sample Composition of Mixtures with Unknown Constituents

The Role of Sulfur Analysis in Advancing Superalloy Performance

Thermogravimetric Testing of Plastic

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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