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Researchers Gain Key Insight into Electrons' Role in Harvesting of Light

In the search for clean energy alternatives to fossil fuels, one promising solution relies on photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells - water-splitting, artificial-photosynthesis devices that turn sunlight and water into solar fuels such as hydrogen.

1 Oct 2020

'Nutation' of Spins in Magnetic Materials Observed for the First Time

Much of the 'memory' of the world and all our digital activities are based on media, hard disks, where the information is encoded thanks to magnetism, by orienting the spin of electrons in one direction or the opposite.

30 Sep 2020

Machine Learning Rediscovers Rules Governing Catalysts to Accelerate the Design of Materials

A machine learning technique rapidly rediscovered rules governing catalysts that took humans years of difficult calculations to reveal--and even explained a deviation.

30 Sep 2020

Lithium-Rich Materials Offer the Possibility of More Sustainable and Cost-Effective Batteries

Next-generation batteries using lithium-rich materials could be more sustainable and cost-effective, according to a team of researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory.

30 Sep 2020

New Molecular Material Made from Oligomers for Water-Splitting Devices

Researchers from the Llobet group have developed a new molecular material made out of oligomers and used it as a catalyst in water oxidation, achieving unprecedented current densities for molecular catalysts.

29 Sep 2020

A High-Performance Ruthenium-Based Catalyst for Production of Primary Amines

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a high-performance reusable ruthenium-based catalyst for the production of primary amines.

28 Sep 2020

Research may Lead to New Advances in High-Strength Glass

Researchers led by The University of Tokyo employed a new computer model to simulate the networks of force-carrying particles that give amorphous solids their strength even though they lack long range order.

28 Sep 2020

New Innovation Could Make Accelerators 10 Times Shorter

Particle accelerators generate high-energy beams of electrons, protons and ions for a wide range of applications, including particle colliders that shed light on nature's subatomic components, X-ray lasers that film atoms and molecules during chemical reactions and medical devices for treating cancer.

24 Sep 2020

New Class of Solid Materials Could Replace Flammable Liquid Electrolytes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Stanford University scientists have identified a new class of solid materials that could replace flammable liquid electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries.

23 Sep 2020

New Way to Reliably Produce Promising Material for Decontaminating Water

An international team of researchers have found a way to refine and reliably produce an unpredictable and hard-to-control material that could impact environmental conservation, energy and consumer electronics.

22 Sep 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

Researchers Gain Key Insight into Electrons' Role in Harvesting of Light

'Nutation' of Spins in Magnetic Materials Observed for the First Time

Machine Learning Rediscovers Rules Governing Catalysts to Accelerate the Design of Materials

Lithium-Rich Materials Offer the Possibility of More Sustainable and Cost-Effective Batteries

New Molecular Material Made from Oligomers for Water-Splitting Devices

A High-Performance Ruthenium-Based Catalyst for Production of Primary Amines

Research may Lead to New Advances in High-Strength Glass

New Innovation Could Make Accelerators 10 Times Shorter

New Class of Solid Materials Could Replace Flammable Liquid Electrolytes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

New Way to Reliably Produce Promising Material for Decontaminating Water

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

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

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

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 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

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

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