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Combining SEM and Raman for Archaeological Textile Analysis at UCLA

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA, combines Raman microscopy with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to study archaeological textiles and fibres.

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Wireless, 3D-Printed Smart Cap Detects Spoiled Food Using Embedded Sensors

A team of engineers from UC Berkeley along with colleagues at Taiwan’s National Chiao Tung University has further extended the scope of 3D printing technology by using the novel technique to create electrical parts such as capacitors, inductors, resistors, and integrated wireless electrical sensing solutions.

21 Jul 2015

Phosphorene Holds Promise for Solar Cell and LED Manufacture

Researchers at Australian National University have analyzed thin layers of phosphorus and reveal that they possess unique properties which are likely to pave the way for ultrathin and ultralight solar cells and LEDs.

21 Jul 2015

KTU Researchers Create Exceptional Solar Cells Containing Organic Semiconductors

A team of researchers from the Organic Chemistry laboratories at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) has created a material capable of being a cost-effective substitute to an already existing material used in hybrid solar cells.

21 Jul 2015

Lightweight Composite Metal Foams Can Shield Against Various Forms of Radiation

A study performed at North Carolina State University (NC State) has revealed that strong yet lightweight composite metal foams not only withstand high impact collisions, but can also block gamma rays, X-rays, and neutron radiation.

21 Jul 2015

New Approach to Develop Metamaterial-Based "Perfect Lens”

A team of researchers at Michigan Technological University has discovered an innovative approach to allow light waves to pass through a lens and protect them from being consumed.

21 Jul 2015

Molybdenum Disulfide Holds Promise as Material for LED Manufacture

Researchers from the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA have successfully established electroluminescence from multilayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) for the first time.

21 Jul 2015

Researchers Explain How Hexagonal Boron Nitride Traps Light

A research team from the University of California, San Diego has demonstrated the trapping of light inside nanoscale granules of hexagonal boron nitride, a crystalline material that has fascinated researchers considerably. The team was led by physics professor, Michael Fogler.

20 Jul 2015

New Lightweight and Strong Layered Material for Automotive Applications

A collaborative research team has conducted a series of revolutionary tests on a layered material with a lightweight metal matrix syntactic foam core.

20 Jul 2015

“White Graphene” Structures Could Prevent Over-Heating in Future Electronics

Researchers at Rice University have discovered that 3D structures of boron nitride, sometimes called "white graphene", could be used to control heat flow in small electronic devices.

17 Jul 2015

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

Combining SEM and Raman for Archaeological Textile Analysis at UCLA

Wireless, 3D-Printed Smart Cap Detects Spoiled Food Using Embedded Sensors

Phosphorene Holds Promise for Solar Cell and LED Manufacture

KTU Researchers Create Exceptional Solar Cells Containing Organic Semiconductors

Lightweight Composite Metal Foams Can Shield Against Various Forms of Radiation

New Approach to Develop Metamaterial-Based "Perfect Lens”

Molybdenum Disulfide Holds Promise as Material for LED Manufacture

Researchers Explain How Hexagonal Boron Nitride Traps Light

New Lightweight and Strong Layered Material for Automotive Applications

“White Graphene” Structures Could Prevent Over-Heating in Future Electronics

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

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