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Study Reveals Mechanisms Behind Remarkable Strength of Seashells

Seashells, lobster claws, and chalk are all composed of calcium carbonate crystals but the first two are tough to break, while the third is soft enough to draw on pathways. This is because the hard materials contain bits of soft biological matter, which provides them with strength.

13 Jan 2016

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast Create First Ever 'Porous Liquid'

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have made a major breakthrough by creating a porous liquid with the potential for a massive range of new technologies including 'carbon capture'.

12 Nov 2015

Heart Urchin Study Provides New Insights to Develop Strong, Lightweight Materials

A new model of developing robust and lightweight materials, which involves the inclusion of air pockets to give a stiff foam strucutre, has been discovered. The lead researchers drew inspiration from the tough exoskeleton of sea urchins; which have the same constituents as chalk and contain 70% air, yet are extremely strong.

12 Nov 2015

Breakthrough Study Takes First Step Towards Development of Artificial Bio-inspired Materials

A team have studied the phenomenon that a material in a single piece is not always best equipped to to resist external strain and may use their findings to help create biomaterial-inspired artificial materials.

30 Oct 2015

New Tuning Process Could Result in New Semiconductor Material for Solar Technology

An international team of researchers have discovered an innovative tuning process that could enable a new semiconductor material to be used for solar cell applications.

30 Oct 2015

Research into Mother of Pearl May Lead to New Material for Industrial Applications

Scientists have always been intrigued by how biominerals, such as bone, teeth, and seashells are formed. A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has illustrated the experimental observations of the earliest stages of nacre formation in a mollusk for the first time.

22 Oct 2015

Multi-Scale Computational Framework for Design of Nanocellulose Materials

Nanocellulose composites have been promised as the next supermaterial, though recent efforts to produce the material have been disappointing. An innovative, multi-scale computational test has been created which allows a "materials-by-design" approach in the development of nanocomposites with optimised properties.

6 Oct 2015

Procedure Developed to Produce Materials that Mimic the Fine Structure of Biological Composites

A novel technique is being developed that makes it possible to imitate the fine and complex structure of seashells, teeth and other biological composite materials in order to mimic their hardness.

29 Sep 2015

MIT Researchers Develop New Family of Luminescent Materials for Chemical and Biological Detector Applications

A research team at MIT has created a new group of materials capable of emitting light of precisely controlled colours, including pure white light.

7 Sep 2015

At-Line Micronutrient Analysis Using ED-XRF Spectroscopy is Detailed in New Application Brief

The ability to conduct at-line micronutrient analysis using ED-XRF spectroscopy at the point of production is detailed in a new application brief from SPECTRO Analytical Instruments. The brief, “At-Line Micronut...

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 3 Sep 2015

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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.

Biomaterials News

Study Reveals Mechanisms Behind Remarkable Strength of Seashells

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast Create First Ever 'Porous Liquid'

Heart Urchin Study Provides New Insights to Develop Strong, Lightweight Materials

Breakthrough Study Takes First Step Towards Development of Artificial Bio-inspired Materials

New Tuning Process Could Result in New Semiconductor Material for Solar Technology

Research into Mother of Pearl May Lead to New Material for Industrial Applications

Multi-Scale Computational Framework for Design of Nanocellulose Materials

Procedure Developed to Produce Materials that Mimic the Fine Structure of Biological Composites

MIT Researchers Develop New Family of Luminescent Materials for Chemical and Biological Detector Applications

At-Line Micronutrient Analysis Using ED-XRF Spectroscopy is Detailed in New Application Brief

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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