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Researchers Develop Self-Disposing Supramolecular Materials with a Tunable Lifetime

Materials capable of assembling themselves and then just disappearing toward the end of their lifetime are relatively common in nature. Recently, researchers at the Technical University Munich (TUM) developed supramolecular materials that have the potential to disintegrate at a predetermined time.

20 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop New Process for Manufacturing Supercapacitor Electrode Materials

Supercapacitors are devices that have been aptly named as they are capable of storing and delivering energy in a much faster manner that the standard batteries. They are in great demand for applications including high-powered lasers, wireless telecommunications and electric cars.

18 Jul 2017

New Transistor Concept for Developing Inexpensive Transistors and Computer Chips with Lower Power Consumption

Transistors, as used in billions on every single computer chip, are presently based on semiconductor-type materials, generally silicon.

18 Jul 2017

Scientists Observe Energy from Light Flowing Through Atomic Ripples in a Molecule

A research team succeeded in watching energy from light flow via atomic ripples in a molecule. Such insights could provide new methods for developing a class of materials capable of improving efficiency and reducing the size of memory storage devices and solar cells.

14 Jul 2017

New Polymer Material Goes for a Walk Under the Influence of Light

A new material capable of undulating and thus propelling itself forward under the influence of light has been developed by scientists at Eindhoven University of Technology and Kent State University. A strip of this polymer material is clamped in a rectangular frame. It goes for a walk all on its own when illuminated.

29 Jun 2017

New Flexible Thermoelectric Energy Harvester Enhances Performance of Flexible Wearable Electronics

A flexible thermoelectric energy harvester that has the potential to rival the efficiency of the currently available power wearable electronic devices using body heat as the only source of energy has been designed by North Carolina State University engineers in a proof-of-concept study.

23 Jun 2017

New Catalyst for Electron Transfer Imitates the Z-Scheme of Photosynthesis

Chemists from the University of Kentucky and the Institute of Physics Research of Mar del Plata in Argentina recently reported a new way for triggering a basic step in the mechanism of photosynthesis, providing a process that proves to be promising in the development of a new technology that will help reduce the levels of carbon dioxide.

23 Jun 2017

New Cost-Effective Hackmanite Emits Luminescence Closer to Sunlight

A synthetic material has been developed by researchers at the University of Turku based on the natural hackmanite mineral which generates broad spectrum white light in lamps.

7 Jun 2017

High Thermoelectric Powers Observed in One-Dimensional Crystals for Practical Low-Temperature Cooling

Thermoelectric cooling refers to a solid-state refrigeration process in which the heat present in an electrically conductive material is transferred with the help of the material's own conduction electrons and without the need for the gaseous coolants, such as chlorofluorocarbons, that are used in standard refrigeration.

25 May 2017

Researchers Identify Promising Anode Materials for Na-Ion Batteries

The quick expansion in renewable energy technologies has rendered the emergent creation of high-performance energy storage systems highly inevitable. Although lithium-ion batteries are among the modern systems that are extensively used at present, they have a number of drawbacks.

19 May 2017

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.

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Researchers Develop Self-Disposing Supramolecular Materials with a Tunable Lifetime

Researchers Develop New Process for Manufacturing Supercapacitor Electrode Materials

New Transistor Concept for Developing Inexpensive Transistors and Computer Chips with Lower Power Consumption

Scientists Observe Energy from Light Flowing Through Atomic Ripples in a Molecule

New Polymer Material Goes for a Walk Under the Influence of Light

New Flexible Thermoelectric Energy Harvester Enhances Performance of Flexible Wearable Electronics

New Catalyst for Electron Transfer Imitates the Z-Scheme of Photosynthesis

New Cost-Effective Hackmanite Emits Luminescence Closer to Sunlight

High Thermoelectric Powers Observed in One-Dimensional Crystals for Practical Low-Temperature Cooling

Researchers Identify Promising Anode Materials for Na-Ion Batteries

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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?

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How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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