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UTA Researcher Aims for Longer-Lasting Composite Materials for Aircraft Components

Boeing has given a $600,000 grant to the University of Texas at Arlington to test composite components that officials believe will pave the way towards longer-lasting aircraft as well as help identify when those components might fail.

27 Sep 2017

Developing Specific Microstructures Suitable for Different Multi-Component Alloys

Researchers have always attempted to record the properties of materials under disparate conditions, making huge contributions to materials science.

23 Aug 2017

Lightweight, High-Temperature Composite Material for Energy Storage Applications

A group of Penn State researchers have experimentally demonstrated that an innovative, lightweight composite material has the ability to store energy in electric vehicles, flexible electronics, as well as aerospace applications at operating temperatures considerably greater than when compared to prevalent commercial polymers.

1 Aug 2017

New Material Uses Solar Energy to Remove Synthetic Dye Pollutants from Water

Researchers in the Energy Safety Research Institute at Swansea University have developed a novel composite material that has potential as a catalyst for the degradation of environmentally-harmful artificial dye pollutants, which are released at a rate of closely 300,000 tons annually into the world’s water.

30 Jun 2017

New Project Focuses on Developing Enhanced Carbon Fiber Composites

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI, in partnership with Michelman and other key IACMI consortium members, has announced a project focused on the optimization of vinyl ester resins and fiber sizings for the fabrication of carbon fiber composites.

29 May 2017

Research Team Offers Overview of Composite Metal Foams with Probable Applications

A team of researchers at North Carolina State University have created a range of composite metal foams (CMFs) that can be used in applications ranging from armor to dangerous material transport.

14 Mar 2017

3D Printing Using Aerospace-Grade Carbon Fiber Composites

For the first time researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have 3D printed aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites, paving the way for better control and optimization of the lightweight material that is stronger than steel.

1 Mar 2017

Ceramic Matrix Composite Materials Used Successfully in LEAP Jet Engine

Ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials are composed of coated ceramic fibers surrounded by a ceramic matrix. These materials are lightweight, tough, and can handle temperatures between 300 and 400 °F which is hotter than what metal alloys can endure.

5 Jan 2017

Researchers Move One Step Closer to Developing Devices to Convert Heat into Electricity

The same researchers who pioneered the use of a quantum mechanical effect to convert heat into electricity have figured out how to make their technique work in a form more suitable to industry.

23 Dec 2016

Toughness of Deer Antlers Inspires Next Generation of Damage-Resistant Composite Materials

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have found out about the secret behind the toughness of deer antlers and how they can resist breakage during fights.

20 Dec 2016

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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.

Composites News

UTA Researcher Aims for Longer-Lasting Composite Materials for Aircraft Components

Developing Specific Microstructures Suitable for Different Multi-Component Alloys

Lightweight, High-Temperature Composite Material for Energy Storage Applications

New Material Uses Solar Energy to Remove Synthetic Dye Pollutants from Water

New Project Focuses on Developing Enhanced Carbon Fiber Composites

Research Team Offers Overview of Composite Metal Foams with Probable Applications

3D Printing Using Aerospace-Grade Carbon Fiber Composites

Ceramic Matrix Composite Materials Used Successfully in LEAP Jet Engine

Researchers Move One Step Closer to Developing Devices to Convert Heat into Electricity

Toughness of Deer Antlers Inspires Next Generation of Damage-Resistant Composite Materials

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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Raman Analysis of Illicit Materials in Real-Time

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?

Composites 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

3Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

4Peatland Plants: A New Source for Packaging

5Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

6Enhanced Supercapacitors with Transition Metal Composites

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