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RUB Physicists Experimentally Confirm Spin Pumping Effect in Magnetic Layers

A research team led by Prof. Dr. Hartmut Zabel of Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum (RUB) has for the first time experimentally confirmed the spin pumping effect, an important physical phenomenon, in magnetic layers.

15 Sep 2011

Researchers Discover Nanoblades’ Properties for Hydrogen Storage

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have found that nanoblades, a unique nanomaterial, can store and discharge hydrogen exceptionally quickly and at relatively low temperatures when compared to similar type of materials. They can also be recharged several times.

15 Sep 2011

Oxford Instruments to Showcase MQC Benchtop NMR Analyzer at 125th AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition

Oxford Instruments will highlight the key applications for the MQC, which include measurement of oil and moisture in seeds, fat in foodstuffs, hydrogen in fuel, spin finish on textile fibers, and fluoride in toothpaste.

From Oxford Instruments Magnetic Resonance 14 Sep 2011

New Materials Research Center of UW-Madison Gains NSF Support

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) is receiving NSF funding for more than six years to expand its mission.

12 Sep 2011

University of Utah’s New Materials Research Centre Receives NSF Grant

The University of Utah is establishing a new Centre of Excellence in Materials Research and Innovation and it has selected other universities, which include Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Northwestern and Michigan for the new round of grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

12 Sep 2011

Extrel Extends The Study Of Surface Chemistry At The Indian Institute for Technology

Dr. T. Pradeep, noted professor and scientist based at the Indian Institute for Science and Technology (IIT) has taken receipt of an Ultra-Low Energy Ion Scattering system from Extrel CMS, LLC. The VeraSpec LEIS (Low Energy Ion Scattering) system has capabilities for mass and energy selected deposition at temperatures down to 10 Kelvin, ion scattering and secondary ion monitoring experiments, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, and temperature programmed desorption.

From Process Insights - Mass Spectrometry 8 Sep 2011

Researchers Selected for Deutscher Zukunftspreis Award for Developing Novel Organic Semiconductor Materials

Dresden-based researchers have been selected as the finalists for the 2011 Deutscher Zukunftspreis, the German Federal President’s Award for Technology and Innovation, for their novel work on organic semiconductors and the creation of an innovative technology that realizes the production of energy and light utilizing wafer-thin layers of molecules.

7 Sep 2011

Cornell Scientists Explore Microscopic Origin of Non-Newtonian Fluids

Scientists at Cornell have captured the microscopic origin of fluid thinning and thickening behaviors using three-dimensional imaging techniques.

6 Sep 2011

ThyssenKrupp and Robert Bosch to Develop Future Generation Lithium Ion Cells

In future, environmentally friendly electric energy storage devices will shape the energy supply in all areas. Currently, regenerative energies are expanding their market shares. Against this backdrop, the demand for hig...

4 Sep 2011

ORNL Search for Magnetic Materials that Do Not Rely on Rare Earths

Increasing demand and a shrinking supply of rare earth elements for magnets creates a perfect opportunity for a research team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Minnesota.

4 Sep 2011

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

RUB Physicists Experimentally Confirm Spin Pumping Effect in Magnetic Layers

Researchers Discover Nanoblades’ Properties for Hydrogen Storage

Oxford Instruments to Showcase MQC Benchtop NMR Analyzer at 125th AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition

New Materials Research Center of UW-Madison Gains NSF Support

University of Utah’s New Materials Research Centre Receives NSF Grant

Extrel Extends The Study Of Surface Chemistry At The Indian Institute for Technology

Researchers Selected for Deutscher Zukunftspreis Award for Developing Novel Organic Semiconductor Materials

Cornell Scientists Explore Microscopic Origin of Non-Newtonian Fluids

ThyssenKrupp and Robert Bosch to Develop Future Generation Lithium Ion Cells

ORNL Search for Magnetic Materials that Do Not Rely on Rare Earths

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

Using the LFA 717 HyperFlash for Light Flash Analysis

GranuDrum HT: High-Temperature Powder Flow Analyzer

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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

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

1A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

2Transforming E-Waste: Gold Recovery through CO2 Upcycling

3Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

4Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

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