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Mammal Bones Inspire Design of Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries are poised to replace lithium-ion batteries for large-scale electrical energy storage. They offer several advantages over lithium-ion batteries, particularly due to the widespread abundance of sodium.

9 Dec 2020

Study Offers New Insight into Molecular Interactions of Dihydrogen Phosphate Anions

A fascinating discovery that dihydrogen phosphate anions—inorganic ions essential for cellular activity—tend to bind with other dihydrogen phosphate anions despite being charged negatively was made by researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney in collaboration with researchers from Western Sydney University and The Netherlands.

8 Dec 2020

Researchers Call for an Increased Emphasis on for Thermoelectric Cooling

Almost 200 years after French physicist Jean Peltier discovered that electric current flowing through the junction of two different metals could be used to produce a heating or cooling effect, scientists continue to search for new thermoelectric materials that can be used for power generation.

8 Dec 2020

A Comprehensive High-Pressure Isotope Research on Hybrid Perovskites

Organic-inorganic hybrid lead iodide perovskites are universally recognized as very promising photovoltaic (PV) materials.

7 Dec 2020

Study Reveals 'Flat Band' Behavior in 2D 'Bitriangular' Lattice of Germanium

Scientists have recently revealed, both theoretically and experimentally, that germanium atoms can arrange themselves into a 2D "bitriangular" lattice on zirconium diboride thin films grown on germanium single crystals to form a "flat band material" with an embedded "kagome" lattice.

7 Dec 2020

Study Describes a New Type of Amorphous Solid Bodies

Many substances with different chemical and physical properties, from diamonds to graphite, are made up of carbon atoms. Amorphous forms of solid carbon do not have a fixed crystal structure and consist of structural units--nanosized graphene particles.

3 Dec 2020

New Method Creates 3D Models of Fibers, Uses it to Predict Thermal Conductivity

As a vehicle travels through space at hypersonic speeds, the gases surrounding it generate heat at dangerous temperatures for the pilot and instrumentation inside.

2 Dec 2020

New Approach to Produce Sustainable Regenerated Isotropic Wood

Since plastic was invented in the late 19th century, it was beginning to change human lives. The invention of plastic gives us a lightweight, strong and inexpensive material, which greatly facilitated daily life.

1 Dec 2020

New System Enables the Design and Control of Complex Mixtures with Multiple Phases

While the mesmerizing blobs in a classic lava lamp may appear magical, the colorful shapes move in response to temperature-induced changes in density and surface tension.

1 Dec 2020

Scientists Create a Shapeshifting Material Using Inorganic Materials

By embedding titanium-based sheets in water, a group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science has created a material using inorganic materials that can be converted from a hard gel to soft matter using temperature changes.

1 Dec 2020

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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 Science News

Mammal Bones Inspire Design of Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Study Offers New Insight into Molecular Interactions of Dihydrogen Phosphate Anions

Researchers Call for an Increased Emphasis on for Thermoelectric Cooling

A Comprehensive High-Pressure Isotope Research on Hybrid Perovskites

Study Reveals 'Flat Band' Behavior in 2D 'Bitriangular' Lattice of Germanium

Study Describes a New Type of Amorphous Solid Bodies

New Method Creates 3D Models of Fibers, Uses it to Predict Thermal Conductivity

New Approach to Produce Sustainable Regenerated Isotropic Wood

New System Enables the Design and Control of Complex Mixtures with Multiple Phases

Scientists Create a Shapeshifting Material Using Inorganic Materials

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

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

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?

Materials Science News

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

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Single-Atom Catalysts for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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