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Fixed Fluidized Bed Mode to Study Petroleum Coke Combustion In the Presence of Catalysts

There was a time when mazut was the final stage of oil refining; however, with technology becoming more efficient, the main residue from refining is now petroleum coke.

22 Sep 2020

Novel Method can Tackle Lead Leakage, Stability Issues of Perovskite Solar Cells

While the power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells - a future of solar cells - has already greatly improved in the past decade, the problems of instability and potential environmental impact are yet to be overcome.

22 Sep 2020

New Copper-Carbon Nanotube Composite with Improved Properties for Use in Electric Vehicles

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used new techniques to create a composite that increases the electrical current capacity of copper wires, providing a new material that can be scaled for use in ultra-efficient, power-dense electric vehicle traction motors.

22 Sep 2020

Cornell Researchers Discover Novel Type of Superconductor

Until now, the history of superconducting materials has been a tale of two types: s-wave and d-wave.

22 Sep 2020

Researchers Develop a Permeable, Microporous Material for Wearable Biosensors

Biosensors that are wearable on human skin or safely used inside the body are increasingly prevalent for both medical applications and everyday health monitoring.

17 Sep 2020

Efficient Strategy for the Design of Carbonaceous Materials as Cathodes for Batteries

The growing demands for ultrahigh energy density batteries used in electronic devices, electrical vehicles, and large-scale energy storage have inspired wide search on novel electrode materials, especially high-capacity cathode materials for Li-ion batteries.

16 Sep 2020

Study Sheds Light on Disordered and Fractal Systems

Researchers led by the University of Tsukuba studied the vibrational modes of an intrinsically disordered protein to understand its anomalously strong response at low frequencies.

16 Sep 2020

Low-Cost Alloy Catalyst Enables Selective Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde

A team of researchers from the Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science has recently developed a non-precious alloy catalyst that has superior catalytic stability selectivity, and activity for selective hydrogenation (SH) of cinnamaldehyde (CAL).

16 Sep 2020

Researchers Develop Shape-Shifting Crystals that Convert Evaporation Energy into Motion

Water evaporation, as observed when a puddle of water disappears on a summer day, is a remarkably powerful process.

15 Sep 2020

New Model Helps Predict the Condition of a Rechargeable Battery in Real-Time

Batteries fade as they age, slowly losing power and storage capacity.

15 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

Fixed Fluidized Bed Mode to Study Petroleum Coke Combustion In the Presence of Catalysts

Novel Method can Tackle Lead Leakage, Stability Issues of Perovskite Solar Cells

New Copper-Carbon Nanotube Composite with Improved Properties for Use in Electric Vehicles

Cornell Researchers Discover Novel Type of Superconductor

Researchers Develop a Permeable, Microporous Material for Wearable Biosensors

Efficient Strategy for the Design of Carbonaceous Materials as Cathodes for Batteries

Study Sheds Light on Disordered and Fractal Systems

Low-Cost Alloy Catalyst Enables Selective Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde

Researchers Develop Shape-Shifting Crystals that Convert Evaporation Energy into Motion

New Model Helps Predict the Condition of a Rechargeable Battery in Real-Time

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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