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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

New Crystal Structure Proves to be Promising for Optoelectronic Devices

A team of researchers from Florida State University recently discovered a new crystal structure of organic-inorganic hybrid materials capable of making room for new applications for optoelectronic devices such as lasers and light-emitting diodes.

5 Jan 2017

Researchers Develop Preprogrammed Silk-Based Solid Materials with Pre-Designed Functions

Tufts University engineers have created a new format of solids made from silk protein that can be preprogrammed with biological, chemical, or optical functions, such as mechanical components that change color with strain, deliver drugs, or respond to light, according to a paper published online this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

28 Dec 2016

Scientists Use Diamondoids to Build Wires Three Atoms Wide

Scientists at Stanford University and the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have discovered a way to use diamondoids – the smallest possible bits of diamond – to assemble atoms into the thinnest possible electrical wires, just three atoms wide.

27 Dec 2016

Scientists Create Transparent, Self-Healing, Highly Stretchable Conductive Material

Scientists, including several from the University of California, Riverside, have developed a transparent, self-healing, highly stretchable conductive material that can be electrically activated to power artificial muscles and could be used to improve batteries, electronic devices, and robots.

26 Dec 2016

Researchers Move One Step Closer to Developing Devices to Convert Heat into Electricity

The same researchers who pioneered the use of a quantum mechanical effect to convert heat into electricity have figured out how to make their technique work in a form more suitable to industry.

23 Dec 2016

Researchers Study Characteristics of Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Materials

Hybrid organic-inorganic materials are primarily known for their extreme porosity. These materials were developed almost 20 years ago by Gérard Férey, laureate of the CNRS 2010 Gold Medal, and his team. This remarkable feature provides a wide range of applications in the fields of sustainable development, health, and energy.

22 Dec 2016

Scientists Develop New Vaterite-Based Coating for Bone Tissue Regeneration

Bone tissue regeneration, one of the issues of tissue engineering, is a research area for Dmitri Gorin and his international colleagues, a leading research fellow at the RASA Center in Tomsk Polytechnic University.

21 Dec 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

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

New Crystal Structure Proves to be Promising for Optoelectronic Devices

Researchers Develop Preprogrammed Silk-Based Solid Materials with Pre-Designed Functions

Scientists Use Diamondoids to Build Wires Three Atoms Wide

Scientists Create Transparent, Self-Healing, Highly Stretchable Conductive Material

Researchers Move One Step Closer to Developing Devices to Convert Heat into Electricity

Researchers Study Characteristics of Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Materials

Scientists Develop New Vaterite-Based Coating for Bone Tissue Regeneration

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

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

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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