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New Technique to Fabricate Porous Metal Films with High Electrical Conductivity

A research team from the Cornell University has devised a new technique to fabricate porous metal films with an electrical conductivity 1000 folds higher than that can be achieved by earlier methods.

4 Apr 2012

NRL Scientist Earns Two Awards for Research in Chemistry

Dr. Debra Rolison, a scientist at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), has been felicitated with two awards for advancements in the field of chemistry.

2 Apr 2012

Honeycomb Pattern of Nano-Magnets Helps Develop New Material for Electronic Devices

A research team from the Imperial College London has shown that a honeycomb pattern composed of nano-sized magnets in spin ice triggers competition between adjoining magnets, and drastically lessens the issues caused by the interactions between magnetic domains in data storage devices.

2 Apr 2012

Graphene Study Results Pave Way to Advance Electronic Circuit Technology

A research team headed by physicists from the University of Arizona has discovered that boron nitride, a non-conducting material but structurally identical with graphene, can control the flow of electrons in graphene.

2 Apr 2012

Scientists Show Low Proliferation Risk in Magnetic Fusion Power Systems

Scientists in the U.S. have demonstrated that magnetic fusion power systems may prove less risky when compared to nuclear fission reactors, used to make weapon-usable materials, and their related fuel cycle.

30 Mar 2012

AkzoNobel and ACS Collaborate for North America Science Award for Materials Research

AkzoNobel has partnered with the American Chemical Society to launch a new science award in order to honor researchers at research institutes and universities, who play a significant role in materials science and chemistry research.

29 Mar 2012

Popcorn-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles Help Find Salmonella MDR Strains Rapidly

At the American Chemical Society’s 243rd National Meeting & Exposition, a research team led by Paresh C. Ray from the Jackson State University in Mississippi has delivered a presentation on a gold nanoparticle-based method to rapidly detect the presence of Salmonella bacteria, particularly their multiple-drug resistant (MDR) strains in lettuce.

29 Mar 2012

Researchers Destroy Cancer Cells in Mice Using Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

A research team led by Qun Zhao from the University of Georgia has discovered that a combination of alternating magnetic fields and iron oxide nanoparticles is capable of destroying neck and head cancer cells in mice in 30 minutes without damaging healthy cells.

29 Mar 2012

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Iron Nanoparticle Catalysts

A research team directed by Robert Morris from the University of Toronto has developed eco-friendly iron-based nanoparticle catalysts with efficiency comparable to that of toxic, high-cost metal-based catalysts currently being used in a wide range of industries such as food, fragrance and drug.

29 Mar 2012

Cost-Effective Method for Mass-Production of High-Quality Graphene Nanosheets

A team of scientists from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology and Case Western Reserve University has developed a new technique to mass-produce superior quality graphene nanosheets at a lower cost by adding a small amount of dry ice to a simple industrial process.

28 Mar 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

New Technique to Fabricate Porous Metal Films with High Electrical Conductivity

NRL Scientist Earns Two Awards for Research in Chemistry

Honeycomb Pattern of Nano-Magnets Helps Develop New Material for Electronic Devices

Graphene Study Results Pave Way to Advance Electronic Circuit Technology

Scientists Show Low Proliferation Risk in Magnetic Fusion Power Systems

AkzoNobel and ACS Collaborate for North America Science Award for Materials Research

Popcorn-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles Help Find Salmonella MDR Strains Rapidly

Researchers Destroy Cancer Cells in Mice Using Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Iron Nanoparticle Catalysts

Cost-Effective Method for Mass-Production of High-Quality Graphene Nanosheets

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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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

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Single-Atom Catalysts for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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