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Titanium Catalyst Makes Light Usable for Selective Chemical Reactions

For the first time, chemists at the University of Bonn and Lehigh University in Bethlehem have developed a titanium catalyst that makes light usable for selective chemical reactions.

21 Apr 2020

Electrical Manipulation of Magnetic Material to Make Advanced Memory Devices

Researchers successfully demonstrated a method to switch a novel material between two different nonvolatile states at very high speeds and with great accuracy.

21 Apr 2020

Experimental Proof for the Existence of Rashba Effect in Bulk Perovskites

Researchers have speculated that a class of light-harvesting “wonder” materials known as the organometallic halide perovskites, which are used for applications in quantum electronics and solar cells, show promise as they exhibit a hidden, yet highly controversial mechanism, known as the Rashba effect.

20 Apr 2020

New Self-Adapting Material can 'Shapeshift' in Response to Applied Force

Inspired by how human bone and colorful coral reefs adjust mineral deposits in response to their surrounding environments, Johns Hopkins researchers have created a self-adapting material that can change its stiffness in response to the applied force.

17 Apr 2020

New Technique Fabricates Ultrathin MXene Film for EMI Shielding

A Korean research team has developed a technology to fabricate an ultrathin material for electromagnetic interference shielding.

16 Apr 2020

Substances Inside van der Waals Nanobubbles Have Unusual Properties

Skoltech scientists modeled the behavior of nanobubbles appearing in van der Waals heterostructures and the behavior of substances trapped inside the bubbles.

16 Apr 2020

Developing a New Type of Oxygen Reduction Catalyst to Replace Platinum

Noble metals (e.g., platinum) are often used as catalysts in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of fuel cell cathodes.

16 Apr 2020

New Comfortable Fabric can Heat and Cool the Skin

Imagine a single garment that could adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its wearer cool in the heat of midday but warm when an evening storm blows in. In addition to wearing it outdoors, such clothing could also be worn indoors, drastically reducing the need for air conditioning or heat.

16 Apr 2020

Novel Boron Material Synthesized by Microwave-Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition

Yogesh Vohra, Ph.D., uses microwave-plasma chemical vapor deposition to create thin crystal films of never-before-seen materials.

16 Apr 2020

Study Examines Sound Propagation in Quantum Gas

Sound waves reveal the unique properties of an ultracold quantum gas, a model system for describing certain superconductors and forms of nuclear matter.

15 Apr 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

Titanium Catalyst Makes Light Usable for Selective Chemical Reactions

Electrical Manipulation of Magnetic Material to Make Advanced Memory Devices

Experimental Proof for the Existence of Rashba Effect in Bulk Perovskites

New Self-Adapting Material can 'Shapeshift' in Response to Applied Force

New Technique Fabricates Ultrathin MXene Film for EMI Shielding

Substances Inside van der Waals Nanobubbles Have Unusual Properties

Developing a New Type of Oxygen Reduction Catalyst to Replace Platinum

New Comfortable Fabric can Heat and Cool the Skin

Novel Boron Material Synthesized by Microwave-Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition

Study Examines Sound Propagation in Quantum Gas

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 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

4New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

5A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

6A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

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