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Electricity Generated by Temperature Differences Is Not Affected by Grain Boundaries

Though the Summer Olympics were postponed, there's at least one place to see agile hurdlers go for the gold.

9 Sep 2020

Research Identifies Key Process that Might Have Led to First Organic Molecules

New research led by the American Museum of Natural History and funded by NASA identifies a process that might have been key in producing the first organic molecules on Earth about 4 billion years ago, before the origin of life.

9 Sep 2020

Using Light in an Organic Superconductor to Manipulate Electric Current

In modern information technology, data are processed and carried by motion of electrons in a CPU.

7 Sep 2020

RUDN Chemist Develops Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Catalyst

Many production facilities use nanocatalysts that contain palladium--an expensive component that is not sustainably produced.

7 Sep 2020

Materials Scientists Discover Way to Imitate Natural Spring-Loaded Snapping Without Energy Loss

Venus flytraps do it, trap-jaw ants do it, and now materials scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst can do it, too - they discovered a way of efficiently converting elastic energy in a spring to kinetic energy for high-acceleration, extreme velocity movements as nature does it.

4 Sep 2020

Researchers Investigate Properties of 2D Crystalline Superconducting Films

Professor Wang Jian at Peking University and collaborators investigated the superconducting properties of two-dimensional crystalline superconducting PdTe2 films grown by molecular beam epitaxy.

4 Sep 2020

Biocompatible Wool-Like is Pre-Programmed with Reversible Shape Memory

As anyone who has ever straightened their hair knows, water is the enemy. Hair painstakingly straightened by heat will bounce back into curls the minute it touches water.

4 Sep 2020

Rapid Concentration of High Boiling Point Solvents

BioChromato Inc. has published a technical poster that studies how its unique vacuum-assisted vortex concentration (VVC) technology offers significant benefits in achieving rapid concentration of samples dissolved in high boiling point solvents.

From BioChromato Inc. 4 Sep 2020

Study Finds Widespread Footprint of Indigo Denim Microfibers

With many people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, blue jeans are a more popular wardrobe choice than ever.

3 Sep 2020

A New Material Platform for Energy-Efficient Storage Devices

The emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques is changing the world dramatically with novel applications such as internet of things, autonomous vehicles, real-time imaging processing and big data analytics in healthcare.

2 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

Electricity Generated by Temperature Differences Is Not Affected by Grain Boundaries

Research Identifies Key Process that Might Have Led to First Organic Molecules

Using Light in an Organic Superconductor to Manipulate Electric Current

RUDN Chemist Develops Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Catalyst

Materials Scientists Discover Way to Imitate Natural Spring-Loaded Snapping Without Energy Loss

Researchers Investigate Properties of 2D Crystalline Superconducting Films

Biocompatible Wool-Like is Pre-Programmed with Reversible Shape Memory

Rapid Concentration of High Boiling Point Solvents

Study Finds Widespread Footprint of Indigo Denim Microfibers

A New Material Platform for Energy-Efficient Storage Devices

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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