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Researchers Develop Liquid-Repellent, Superomniphobic Tape

A “superomniphobic” tape that can provide liquid-repelling properties to any surface it is adhered to has been developed by Arun Kota, who works as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the School of Biomedical Engineering. The details of this study have been reported by the American Chemical Society.

21 Oct 2016

Research Leads to Better Understanding of Polymers

Polymers are huge molecules made up of thousands and millions of atoms bonded together in a repetitive pattern resembling a chain. Many things that are a part of everyday life are made up of these polymers, including tires, bottles, medical devices and airplanes.

19 Oct 2016

Polymer Breakthrough May Lead to Stronger and Better Everyday Products

According to a recent study at the University of Warwick, mobile phones, computers, medicine, and clothes could all be improved using the process applied for manufacturing paint.

19 Oct 2016

Novel Pathway to Construct Carbon-Carbon Bonds Sidesteps Need for Reactive Functional Groups

Princeton University researchers have developed an innovative method to develop valuable carbon-carbon bonds using ubiquitous but conventionally unreactive carbon-hydrogen bonds. The details of the research have been published in Nature.

18 Oct 2016

The University of Applied Sciences in Upper Austria uses Deben Tensile Stages as an Integral Part of their Computed Tomography Research and Testing Facility

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, reports on the application of their in situ tensile stages for micro X-ray computed tomography for materials characterisation at the University of Applied Sciences in Upper Austria.

From Deben UK Ltd 18 Oct 2016

Indium Corporation Expert to Share Expertise at IMAPS Autumn Conference 2016

Indium Corporation’s Andreas Karch, Regional Technical Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, will deliver a technical presentation at the IMAPS Autumn Conference on Oct. 20-21 in Munich, Germany. The pr...

From Indium Corporation 18 Oct 2016

Rapid Oxygen Permeation Analysis of PET Bottles

Our team of Technical Sales Managers from Systech Illinois are looking forward to participating at the K plastics and rubber trade fair next week and showcasing our range of permeation and headspace gas analysers to the many visitors who attend from all over the world.

From Industrial Physics Product Integrity Limited 18 Oct 2016

Surface Texture of GaN Materials Influence Health of Nearby Cells

North Carolina State University researchers have identified that the surface texture of gallium nitride (GaN) materials has the ability to influence the condition of adjacent cells.

17 Oct 2016

Researchers Study Hot Water Flows Near Surface of Superhydrophobic Materials

When flowing closely to a few specially designed surfaces, water and various other liquids develop a strange property. The speed at which water flows is not equal to zero even in the layer directly touching the wall.

14 Oct 2016

Researchers Design Metal-Free Molecules Capable of Glowing Persistently at Room Temperature

A new generation of electronics has been inspired by LEDs, however more research is still required to make luminescent materials that have prolonged lifespan and consume less energy. Although a few inorganic metals appear promising, they are rare, expensive to process, and likely to be toxic.

14 Oct 2016

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 Develop Liquid-Repellent, Superomniphobic Tape

Research Leads to Better Understanding of Polymers

Polymer Breakthrough May Lead to Stronger and Better Everyday Products

Novel Pathway to Construct Carbon-Carbon Bonds Sidesteps Need for Reactive Functional Groups

The University of Applied Sciences in Upper Austria uses Deben Tensile Stages as an Integral Part of their Computed Tomography Research and Testing Facility

Indium Corporation Expert to Share Expertise at IMAPS Autumn Conference 2016

Rapid Oxygen Permeation Analysis of PET Bottles

Surface Texture of GaN Materials Influence Health of Nearby Cells

Researchers Study Hot Water Flows Near Surface of Superhydrophobic Materials

Researchers Design Metal-Free Molecules Capable of Glowing Persistently at Room Temperature

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

3Bilayer Graphene Reveals New Secrets of Lithium-Ion Storage

4Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

5AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

6New Material Offers Protection Against Space Radiation

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