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New Berkeley Center for Magnet Technology Brings Together R&D Expertise

The new Berkeley Center for Magnet Technology (BCMT) aims to develop advanced magnetic systems by bringing together experts in research and development from across Berkeley Lab.

26 Jun 2015

New Study Aids Development of Crack-Resistant Materials for Industrial Applications

A research team led by Karl Sieradzki, materials science and engineering professor in Arizona State University, has provided new insights into the causes of stress-corrosion cracking in components employed in aircraft framework and nuclear-power-generating stations as well as in metal alloys employed in pipelines for transportation of fossil fuels, natural gas and water.

25 Jun 2015

‘Molecular Movie’ Shows How Ring-Shaped Molecules Break Open

For the first time, researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have tracked the ultrafast structural changes in quadrillionths-of-a-second steps during the opening reaction of ring-shaped gas molecules.

23 Jun 2015

OWIS Releases LIMES 124-IMS High-Precision Linear Stages with Integrated Measuring System

For years, they are among the best sellers under the high-precision linear stages – the OWIS® LIMES 124. With their excellent positioning properties they are particularly suitable for use in research and devel-opment, where highest precision is required.

From OWIS GmbH 22 Jun 2015

DESY Scientist Film Shock Waves in Diamonds with Ultra-Short Pulses of X-rays

A research team led by DESY scientistshave filmed shock waves in diamonds using ultra-short pulses of X-rays, thereby paving the way for investigating exotic material properties.

19 Jun 2015

Novel Hydrogel Protects Sensitive Catalysts from Oxygen-Induced Damage

An international research team has found a new method of protecting sensitive catalysts from damage caused by oxygen, with the help of a hydrogel.

17 Jun 2015

New Honeycomb Structures Provide Protection from Multiple Impacts

A research team at the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, has developed an innovative technology that could help future military gear and vehicles to offer excellent protection from impact.

16 Jun 2015

MIT Researchers Create the World's Coolest Stable Molecules

A team of researchers from MIT have cooled molecules in a sodium potassium (NaK) gas to a temperature of 500nK.

15 Jun 2015

Exploiting the Effectiveness of Pressure for Studying the Structure-Property Relationship of Molecular Materials

A team of researchers has shown that pressure provides a new way to produce novel phases and helps in investigating the links between structures and properties of molecular materials.

12 Jun 2015

Novel Metamaterial Displays Selective and Tunable Buckling on Demand

A team of scientists from Leiden University has developed a new metamaterial that selectively buckles under different kinds of external stress.

11 Jun 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

New Berkeley Center for Magnet Technology Brings Together R&D Expertise

New Study Aids Development of Crack-Resistant Materials for Industrial Applications

‘Molecular Movie’ Shows How Ring-Shaped Molecules Break Open

OWIS Releases LIMES 124-IMS High-Precision Linear Stages with Integrated Measuring System

DESY Scientist Film Shock Waves in Diamonds with Ultra-Short Pulses of X-rays

Novel Hydrogel Protects Sensitive Catalysts from Oxygen-Induced Damage

New Honeycomb Structures Provide Protection from Multiple Impacts

MIT Researchers Create the World's Coolest Stable Molecules

Exploiting the Effectiveness of Pressure for Studying the Structure-Property Relationship of Molecular Materials

Novel Metamaterial Displays Selective and Tunable Buckling on Demand

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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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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