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Nanoscale Understanding of Hair Could Lead to Development of New Materials for Body Armor

A new study carried out by scientists at the University of California San Diego explores why human hair is extremely strong and resistant to breaking.

18 Jan 2017

Researchers Successfully Create Flexible Ferroelectrics

Until recently, the term “flexible ferroelectrics” could have been thought of as the same type of oxymoronic phrase.

17 Jan 2017

Researchers Successfully Localize Hydrogen Atoms for Material Analysis

Although diffraction-based analytical techniques are widely employed in laboratories, they are still not very successful in analyzing samples that are smaller than a micrometer.

16 Jan 2017

Michelin Group Uses AddUp Solutions' 3D-Printed Molds to Enhance Tire Performance

The Michelin Group and industrial engineering group Fives Group S.A. have spoken about their joint venture ‘AddUp Solutions,’ a metal 3D printing project. AddUp is developing a line of metal 3D printers, and will use 3D printed molds to improve Michelin tire performance.

16 Jan 2017

Biomedical Engineers Use Nature’s Weaving Formula to Mimic Complex Properties of Ingenious Materials

For the first time, UNSW biomedical engineers have woven a 'smart' fabric that mimics the sophisticated and complex properties of one nature's ingenious materials, the bone tissue periosteum.

12 Jan 2017

New Light-Activated Antimicrobial Material Helps Fight Against Common Hospital Infections

Researchers at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellón, Spain, have developed a new light-activated antimicrobial material for use in the fight against the most common hospital infections.

12 Jan 2017

Prototype Firm Tasked with Helping to Build Autonomous Vehicle to Discover the Possibility of Life on Mars

Europe’s plan to send a UK-assembled robotic rover to Mars has fallen at the feet of a Letchworth prototyping company.

From Ogle Models and Prototypes 10 Jan 2017

ORNL Researchers Offer New Alternative for Carbon Capture from Ambient Air

A team of researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered a simple, reliable method to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from ambient air, providing a new alternative for carbon capture and storage strategies to tackle global warming.

10 Jan 2017

Progress in GaN-on-Silicon Technology Paves Way for Scalable High Electron Mobility Transistors

Researchers at the University of Illinois have advanced gallium nitride (GaN)-on-silicon transistor technology recently by optimizing the composition of the semiconductor layers that constitute the device.

10 Jan 2017

Discovery of Butterfly Wings Structure Could Improve Flying Capacity of Mechanical Objects

In the age of drones and flying robots, it has become extremely important to find ways for improving flying ability of these little devices. That is why the aerospace engineers are looking for more efficient techniques and ways to improve the flying capacity of mechanical objects.

10 Jan 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

Nanoscale Understanding of Hair Could Lead to Development of New Materials for Body Armor

Researchers Successfully Create Flexible Ferroelectrics

Researchers Successfully Localize Hydrogen Atoms for Material Analysis

Michelin Group Uses AddUp Solutions' 3D-Printed Molds to Enhance Tire Performance

Biomedical Engineers Use Nature’s Weaving Formula to Mimic Complex Properties of Ingenious Materials

New Light-Activated Antimicrobial Material Helps Fight Against Common Hospital Infections

Prototype Firm Tasked with Helping to Build Autonomous Vehicle to Discover the Possibility of Life on Mars

ORNL Researchers Offer New Alternative for Carbon Capture from Ambient Air

Progress in GaN-on-Silicon Technology Paves Way for Scalable High Electron Mobility Transistors

Discovery of Butterfly Wings Structure Could Improve Flying Capacity of Mechanical Objects

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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