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Researchers at Princeton University Observe Hall Effect in 'Frustrated Magnets'

Researchers at Princeton University have performed an experiment which has demonstrated the Hall Effect in a group of quantum materials known as 'frustrated magnets'.

6 Apr 2015

Researchers Observe Micro-Scale Mechanisms Behind Skin’s Resistance to Tearing

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California (UC) San Diego have collaborated to show why the skin is resistant to tearing.

2 Apr 2015

Improved Electrocatalyst with Outstanding Performance and Stability for Energy Conversion Processes

Tiva Sharifi, physicist at Umeå University, Sweden has embarked on a challenging project to experimentally prove that earth-abundant materials mainly based on nitrogen, carbon, and transition metal oxides can be integrated into high performance energy conversion devices, which can be used in both electrolysis and in fuel cells. Tiva Sharifi defended her thesis on 31 March 2015.

1 Apr 2015

Tailored Semiconductor Gaps Could Help Control Magnetism in Technological Materials

Physicist Ignace Jarrige of the Brookhaven National Laboratory and Professor Jason Hancock of the University of Connecticut have led a study that has made a major advance in explaining a rare property of ytterbium-indium-copper-four (YbInCu4).

31 Mar 2015

Silver Nanodiscs on MoS2 Hold Promise for LED Applications

A team from the McCormick School of Engineering have fabricated a silver nanodisc series arranged in a periodic manner over molybdenum disulfide (MoS2).

31 Mar 2015

Mica, a Naturally Occurring High Performance Insulator, Available from Goodfellow in Sheet Form

Muscovite mica (potassium aluminosilicate), available from Goodfellow in sheet form, is a naturally occurring mineral that can be split into thin uniform layers.

From Goodfellow 31 Mar 2015

The 'Next Theory of Superconductivity'

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory are utilizing very high magnetic fields to understand the properties of high-temperature superconductivity. They aim to create a superconductor that would be able to function at room temperature, without the necessity of any cooling.

27 Mar 2015

WITec Announces Winners of 2015 Paper Awards in Raman Imaging and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy Fields

The winners of this year’s WITec Paper Awards have been announced. Research groups from Poland, Switzerland and Singapore won the Paper Awards in gold, silver and bronze, respectively.

From WITec GmbH 27 Mar 2015

New Applications Brochure on Complex Motion Control Systems for Scientific Research

Precision motion control systems leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. recently released its newest catalog of precision motion solutions for Beamline Instrumentation.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 26 Mar 2015

New Solar Cell Combines Two Photovoltaic Materials to Harvest More Energy

MIT and Stanford University researchers have designed a new solar cell comprising two different sunlight-absorbing material layers to harvest a large amount of solar energy.

25 Mar 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

Researchers at Princeton University Observe Hall Effect in 'Frustrated Magnets'

Researchers Observe Micro-Scale Mechanisms Behind Skin’s Resistance to Tearing

Improved Electrocatalyst with Outstanding Performance and Stability for Energy Conversion Processes

Tailored Semiconductor Gaps Could Help Control Magnetism in Technological Materials

Silver Nanodiscs on MoS2 Hold Promise for LED Applications

Mica, a Naturally Occurring High Performance Insulator, Available from Goodfellow in Sheet Form

The 'Next Theory of Superconductivity'

WITec Announces Winners of 2015 Paper Awards in Raman Imaging and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy Fields

New Applications Brochure on Complex Motion Control Systems for Scientific Research

New Solar Cell Combines Two Photovoltaic Materials to Harvest More Energy

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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