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AI Advances the Discovery of New Rare-Earth Compounds

Artificial intelligence advances how scientists explore materials. Researchers from Ames Laboratory and Texas A&M University trained a machine-learning (ML) model to assess the stability of rare-earth compounds.

21 Mar 2022

Welding Alloys Brand Evolution for Future Growth

For over 50 years, Welding Alloys has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation in specialised welding products and engineered wear solutions.

From Welding Alloys Ltd 21 Mar 2022

Researchers Identify Black Phosphorous as a Potential Candidate for Novel Applications

The search for thermoelectric materials that efficiently convert temperature changes into electric voltage is a difficult one. A material must conduct both small amounts of heat and large amounts of electricity to perform optimally.

18 Mar 2022

Versatile Carbon Fiber Networks Boost Performance of Zinc–Iodine Batteries

In recent times, iodine is more and more incorporated with zinc anodes to make sustainable zinc–iodine (Zn–I2) batteries (ZIBs) because of its high redox capability (I2/I-, 0.62 V vs. regular hydrogen electrode) and large hypothetical capacity (211 mAh g-1).

17 Mar 2022

Scientists Demonstrate New Method to Improve Catalyst Activity

Catalysts act as workhorses to help reactions to take place. When utilized, they convert starting materials, like biomass, fossil fuels, or even waste, into fuels and products with a marginal amount of energy.

17 Mar 2022

Biocorrosion and Biocompatibility of Metallic Glasses

A team of researchers from China have investigated the biocorrosion and biocompatibility of magnesium-based metallic glasses, with the aim of exploring their use as materials in biomedical applications. The research has been published online in Materials.

17 Mar 2022

Advances in the Modification of Noble Metals with Light Alloying Elements for Catalytic Reactions

Noble metals have been widely used as heterogeneous catalysts because they easily stand out with high activity and selectivity for many reactions of both scientific and industrial interest.

17 Mar 2022

Researchers Develop New Binder-Free S@Ti3C2Tx Sandwich Structure Film

The battery system of Aluminum-sulfur (Al-S) exhibits a theoretical energy density as high as 1340 Wh kg-1. Such high energy density and affordable raw materials are the reasons behind making the Al-S battery a hopeful alternative-energy storage device.

16 Mar 2022

Biggest Obstacle for Commercialization of Solar Cell Technology Resolved

Perovskite solar cells exhibit great potential for enhanced energy-conversion efficiency; however, they degrade in sunlight, causing their performance to deteriorate over time.

16 Mar 2022

Fabricating Ceramic Parts with Robocasting

A new study has investigated the fabrication of parts constructed from ceramic materials using robocasting. Published in Materials, the research has been carried out by researchers from Germany.

16 Mar 2022

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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

AI Advances the Discovery of New Rare-Earth Compounds

Welding Alloys Brand Evolution for Future Growth

Researchers Identify Black Phosphorous as a Potential Candidate for Novel Applications

Versatile Carbon Fiber Networks Boost Performance of Zinc–Iodine Batteries

Scientists Demonstrate New Method to Improve Catalyst Activity

Biocorrosion and Biocompatibility of Metallic Glasses

Advances in the Modification of Noble Metals with Light Alloying Elements for Catalytic Reactions

Researchers Develop New Binder-Free S@Ti3C2Tx Sandwich Structure Film

Biggest Obstacle for Commercialization of Solar Cell Technology Resolved

Fabricating Ceramic Parts with Robocasting

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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How to Determine Hexavalent Chromium

Reproducing Test Conditions for PVC Mixer Tests

New Imaging Method for Particle Monitoring in Electronics Manufacturing

What are the Manufacturing Applications of Plasma?

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

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

1Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

2Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

3Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

4Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Hydrogen Isotope Purification

5Transforming a Waste Resource Into Sustainable Materials – Latrobe Magnesium’s Plant Paves the Way to a Cleaner, High Value Future

6New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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