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Reliable Gas Measurement Technology in Ripening Chambers

Fresh fruit and vegetables are alive and continue to breathe after the harvest thus leading to oxygen consumption and the formation of carbon dioxide and water vapour. Keeping products fresh means slowing down the ripening process while maintaining the quality of the product.

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 24 Aug 2020

Improving Optical Properties of Metasurfaces with Liquid Crystals

For more than 500 years, humans have mastered the art of refracting light by shaping glass into lenses, then bending or combining those lenses to amplify and clarify images either close-up and far-off.

21 Aug 2020

Scientists Find Proof for Liquid-to-Liquid Transition in Sulfur

Scientists from the ESRF, together with teams from CEA and CNRS/Sorbonne Université, have found the proof for a liquid-to-liquid transition in sulfur and of a new kind of critical point ending this transition.

20 Aug 2020

A Touch of Gold Sends Crystals Electric with Excitement

A touch of gold - or another noble metal – can change the structure of a crystal and its intrinsic properties, physicists at the University of Warwick have demonstrated in a display of modern-day alchemy.

19 Aug 2020

Historical Partnership Advances Research of Manganese-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers around the world are on the hunt to find cheaper, better lithium-ion battery materials to power large scale machines, such as electric vehicles.

19 Aug 2020

New Catalyst can Produce Complex Hydrocarbons from CO2 with Remarkable Efficiency

As levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide continue to climb, scientists are looking for new ways of breaking down CO2 molecules to make useful carbon-based fuels, chemicals and other products.

14 Aug 2020

Materials can be Produced via Self-Organization in Chemical Systems

Entirely novel materials and known materials alike can be produced by means of self-organization in chemical systems.

13 Aug 2020

Research may Speed Up the Discovery of New Artificial Materials

Scientists at the University of Bath have taken an important step towards understanding the interaction between layers of atomically thin materials arranged in stacks.

12 Aug 2020

Making for All: Encouraging Stem Inclusivity for those with Disabilities

As part of National Science Week 2020, Superstar of STEM and Monash Faculty of Information Technology (IT) academic, Dr Kirsten Ellis will demonstrate how STEM activities can be more equitable and inclusive for those with disabilities.

12 Aug 2020

Government Funding Helps Advanced Ceramics Take Shape in the Midlands

Government funding provided through UK Research and Innovation’s flagship ‘Strength in Places Fund’ has helped unlock plans to put the Midlands on a unique footing as a global centre for advanced technical ceramics.

12 Aug 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

Reliable Gas Measurement Technology in Ripening Chambers

Improving Optical Properties of Metasurfaces with Liquid Crystals

Scientists Find Proof for Liquid-to-Liquid Transition in Sulfur

A Touch of Gold Sends Crystals Electric with Excitement

Historical Partnership Advances Research of Manganese-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries

New Catalyst can Produce Complex Hydrocarbons from CO2 with Remarkable Efficiency

Materials can be Produced via Self-Organization in Chemical Systems

Research may Speed Up the Discovery of New Artificial Materials

Making for All: Encouraging Stem Inclusivity for those with Disabilities

Government Funding Helps Advanced Ceramics Take Shape in the Midlands

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

6A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

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