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Novel Chromium-Selenium Material for Efficient Potassium-Ion Batteries

An international team of researchers, headed by chemists from the University of Glasgow and battery testing specialists at Helmholtz Institute Ulm, used a material composed of chromium and selenium in a potassium-ion battery in a study that was published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

5 Nov 2024

A Novel Electrochemical Reactor for Direct Air Capture

Researchers from Rice University have created an electrochemical reactor that could significantly lower the energy required for direct air capture or the extraction of carbon dioxide straight from the atmosphere. This study was published in Nature Energy.

30 Oct 2024

Complete Series for Ex and Extreme Applications / Solenoid Interlock for Extreme Environmental Conditions

With the Ex STM 515 series, the steute business division Controltec recently introduced compact and robust solenoid interlocks for explosive zones to its range of safety switchgear.

30 Oct 2024

Manchester Scientists Unveil Advanced Materials that Capture Benzene in Our Atmosphere, Tackling Major Health Risk

Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environment risk.

29 Oct 2024

Nickel-Based Catalysts Drive Efficient Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Membrane Electrolyzers

Researchers at the Technical University of Berlin, HZB, IMTEK (University of Freiburg), and Siemens Energy have developed a highly efficient alkaline membrane electrolyzer with performance comparable to widely used PEM electrolyzers. This achievement is significant as it replaces costly and rare iridium with affordable nickel compounds as the anode catalyst.

29 Oct 2024

Harnessing the Power of Improved Zinc-Ion Batteries

In a study published in Advanced Energy Materials, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed a new method that could significantly increase the lifespan of aqueous zinc-ion batteries.

29 Oct 2024

Partnership between AIMPLAS and ARBURG in the field of high-performance materials for additive manufacturing

ARBURG and AIMPLAS have started an R&D collaboration that will enable the development of research in the field of materials for additive manufacturing with applications in areas such as medicine. ARBURG provides AI...

From AIMPLAS 29 Oct 2024

Revolutionizing Alloy Research: InssTek’s MX-Lab Gains Global Acclaim

South Korea's industrial 3D printing solution provider, InssTek, has seen significant global success with its metal 3D printing machine, MX-Lab, which continues to attract top universities and research institutions w...

From InssTek, Inc. 28 Oct 2024

The Power of Light: Controlling Material Polarization

Researchers demonstrate that light can alter the electric polarization within the relaxor’s domains in a matter of trillionths of a second in a study that was published in Nano Letters.

28 Oct 2024

Leveraging Plasticity in Sequential Metamaterials for Optimal Shock Absorption

In a recent article published in Nature, researchers investigated plasticity to discover a balance between plasticity and buckling instability, termed "yield buckling." This approach enabled the design of metamaterials capable of sequential buckling in multiple steps while maintaining load-bearing capacity, combining stiffness and energy dissipation.

25 Oct 2024

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

Novel Chromium-Selenium Material for Efficient Potassium-Ion Batteries

A Novel Electrochemical Reactor for Direct Air Capture

Complete Series for Ex and Extreme Applications / Solenoid Interlock for Extreme Environmental Conditions

Manchester Scientists Unveil Advanced Materials that Capture Benzene in Our Atmosphere, Tackling Major Health Risk

Nickel-Based Catalysts Drive Efficient Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Membrane Electrolyzers

Harnessing the Power of Improved Zinc-Ion Batteries

Partnership between AIMPLAS and ARBURG in the field of high-performance materials for additive manufacturing

Revolutionizing Alloy Research: InssTek’s MX-Lab Gains Global Acclaim

The Power of Light: Controlling Material Polarization

Leveraging Plasticity in Sequential Metamaterials for Optimal Shock Absorption

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

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

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

MX-Lab: Material Research & Alloying Machine

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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

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

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

1“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

2Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

3New Electrolyte Design for Improved Li-S Battery Performance

4Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

5Dual Salt-Based Electrolyte for High-Performance Na-S Batteries

6Upcycling Plastic Waste into High-Value Macromolecules

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