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Applying Pressure Using Nanoneedles Improves the Control of Metamagnetic Materials

Some memory devices where information from smartphones and computers is stored are based on a very precise control of the magnetic properties, at nanoscopic scale.

27 May 2020

Dynamical Behaviors of Helium-Methane Compounds in Icy Giant Planets

The inner mantles of icy giant planets such as Uranus and Neptune are mainly composed by water, ammonia and methane, while their atmospheres are made of hydrogen and helium. Under high pressures inside giant planets, it is unclear whether the helium can diffuse into the depths and react with the mantle materials.

27 May 2020

Researchers Produce Sandwich Compounds Based on Rare Earths

Thanks to their special properties, rare earths are used in many high-tech products. Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are now working on new applications of these elements.

27 May 2020

Developing Electrode Material to Improve Efficiency Salinity Gradient Power Generation

Dr. Jeong Nam-Jo of Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) Marine Energy Convergence and Integration Research Team developed synthesis technologies of electrode material that can directly synthesize molybdenum disulfide thin films on the electrode current collector surface to contribute improving the efficiency and economic feasibility of salt gradient power generation using reverse electrodialysis.

27 May 2020

Researchers Analyze Contact-Controlled Aging of Toothpaste and Cement

Take a look inside the cap of your favorite toothpaste, and you might see hard, white residue, a firm version of the smooth paste you squeeze onto your brush.

26 May 2020

Study Confirms Existence of 19 Vibrational Levels in Magnesium Dimer

Magnesium dimer (Mg2) is a fragile molecule consisting of two weakly interacting atoms held together by the laws of quantum mechanics.

26 May 2020

Ultrasonic Technique Reveals Interplanar Bond Strength in Graphite

A group of scientists from Osaka University, in cooperation with Kaneka Corporation, evaluated the interplanar bond strength of graphene by measuring the elastic constant of graphite, demonstrating that the elastic constant of monocrystalline graphite was above 45 gigapascal, which was higher than conventionally believed.

22 May 2020

Electric Circuit Networks Offer Possibility to Realize Interesting Topological Properties

In recent years, topology has emerged as an important tool to classify and characterize properties of materials.

21 May 2020

Study Could Usher Revolutionary Development in Materials Science

A study by a team of researchers from Canada and Italy recently published in Nature Materials could usher in a revolutionary development in materials science, leading to big changes in the way companies create modern electronics.

21 May 2020

Researchers Propose New Metamaterial Capable of Changing Optical Properties

Modern optical devices require constant tuning of their light interaction settings. For that purpose, there exist various mechanical apparatuses that shift lenses, rotate reflectors, and move emitters.

21 May 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

Applying Pressure Using Nanoneedles Improves the Control of Metamagnetic Materials

Dynamical Behaviors of Helium-Methane Compounds in Icy Giant Planets

Researchers Produce Sandwich Compounds Based on Rare Earths

Developing Electrode Material to Improve Efficiency Salinity Gradient Power Generation

Researchers Analyze Contact-Controlled Aging of Toothpaste and Cement

Study Confirms Existence of 19 Vibrational Levels in Magnesium Dimer

Ultrasonic Technique Reveals Interplanar Bond Strength in Graphite

Electric Circuit Networks Offer Possibility to Realize Interesting Topological Properties

Study Could Usher Revolutionary Development in Materials Science

Researchers Propose New Metamaterial Capable of Changing Optical Properties

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

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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