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Penn State Researchers Develop 2D Bilayer Materials Using Graphene and Boron Nitride

A research team at Penn State has developed a two-dimensional (2D) bilayer material by integrating one-to-two-atom-thick graphene layer with a hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) layer having a thickness of few to several hundred atoms for fabricating wafer-scale transistors with improved performance.

28 May 2012

New Study Paves Way to Synthesis Unique Materials Using Oriented Attachment

A research team headed by Jim DeYoreo from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) of the US Department of Energy has for the first time directly observed the forces behind ‘oriented attachment,’ a key phenomenon driving crystal growth in several biomimetic and natural materials and in the fabrication of nanowires.

28 May 2012

Nanocrystal Growth Study Helps Develop Advanced Energy Devices

A research team headed by Haimei Zheng from the Materials Sciences Division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has experimentally demonstrated a key but controversial hypothesis describing nanocrystal growth.

28 May 2012

Freeman Technology White Paper: Quantifying the Impact of Humidity on Powder Behaviour

New experimental data from Freeman Technology demonstrates how dynamic, shear and bulk powder testing can be applied to quantify the impact of humidity on powder behaviour, supporting the need to develop effective strategies for moisture control and process optimisation.

From Freeman Technology 25 May 2012

New Custom-Built Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Help Advance Gene Editing

Scientists at Iowa State University have developed new custom-built mesoporous silica nanoparticles that enable co-delivery of functional DNA and proteins into plant cells.

25 May 2012

Malvern Releases New White Paper Offering Expert Guidance for Rheological Measurement of Yield Stress

A new white paper from Malvern Panalytical is aimed at helping product developers and formulators get to grips with the measurement of yield stress.

From Malvern Panalytical 25 May 2012

Researchers Use Carbon Nanotubes to Develop Uncooled Infrared Detector

Peking University, Duke University (USA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have fabricated an ‘uncooled’ ultrasensitive photovoltaic infrared detector using single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs).

24 May 2012

New Handbook on Standard Procedures for Nanoparticle Testing

A new handbook named the ‘Quality Handbook’ has been released under the guidance of Empa management, with an objective to integrate European standards in the field of nanoparticle research.

24 May 2012

Powdermet Enters into Joint Venture to Develop High-Strength Light-Weight Metals

Abakan’s company, Powdermet has reported significant developments in the commercialization of MComP nanocomposite metals and become a part of a joint venture development team, consisting of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Eck Industries and Oshkosh, to advance nanostructured high-strength light-weight metals.

From Abakan Inc. 23 May 2012

Researchers Study Safety of Quantum Dots in Primates

A multi-institute toxicity study on quantum dots in primates has discovered that these nanocrystals are safe for a period of one year.

22 May 2012

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

Penn State Researchers Develop 2D Bilayer Materials Using Graphene and Boron Nitride

New Study Paves Way to Synthesis Unique Materials Using Oriented Attachment

Nanocrystal Growth Study Helps Develop Advanced Energy Devices

Freeman Technology White Paper: Quantifying the Impact of Humidity on Powder Behaviour

New Custom-Built Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Help Advance Gene Editing

Malvern Releases New White Paper Offering Expert Guidance for Rheological Measurement of Yield Stress

Researchers Use Carbon Nanotubes to Develop Uncooled Infrared Detector

New Handbook on Standard Procedures for Nanoparticle Testing

Powdermet Enters into Joint Venture to Develop High-Strength Light-Weight Metals

Researchers Study Safety of Quantum Dots in Primates

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer for Superior Analysis

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The Role of Autocatalysts

Characterizing Fluorescent Macromolecules and Nanoparticles

The Detection and Characterization of Polymer Branching

Why A4-A6 Gloves Are the Future of Cut Protection

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

1DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

2Biochar-Based Slow-Release Fertilizers: A Step Toward More Sustainable Agriculture

3Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Bi2O3/rGO in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

4POSTECH Researchers Discover New Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Mechanism

5Transforming Sodium-Ion Batteries with Cobalt-Tin Sulfides

6Breakthrough Transforms Chemical Manufacturing – Boosting Speed, Safety and Sustainability

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