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World's First Catalyzed Reaction Initiated with Inexpensive Iron Salts

A new chemical reaction that is catalyzed using simple iron salts - an abundant, low-cost, and sustainable substitute for highly expensive and scarce metals - has been developed by researchers from the University of Huddersfield.

23 Jan 2017

Researchers Use Theoretical Simulations to Characterize WTe2 Crystal

In order to characterize a category of metals with fascinating electronic properties that can help to discover other, similarly endowed materials, researchers from Princeton, Yale, and the University of Zurich have put forward a theory-based approach.

20 Jan 2017

Researchers Unravel the Route to Faster Recharging of Lithium Batteries

Researchers have now discovered the reason behind improvement in battery performance when charged metal atoms are added to tunnel structures within the batteries, which could help in developing faster recharging lithium batteries.

19 Jan 2017

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

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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

World's First Catalyzed Reaction Initiated with Inexpensive Iron Salts

Researchers Use Theoretical Simulations to Characterize WTe2 Crystal

Researchers Unravel the Route to Faster Recharging of Lithium Batteries

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

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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Determining Gravimetric Sample Composition of Mixtures with Unknown Constituents

The Role of Sulfur Analysis in Advancing Superalloy Performance

Thermogravimetric Testing of Plastic

FELTMETAL Enhances Soundproofing in Aerospace Applications

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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

4Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

5New Membrane Technology Captures 99 % of Waste Aluminum

6Scientists Advance X-Ray Technology with Innovative Hybrid Materials

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