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Researchers Demonstrate the Atomic Structure of 2D Ice as it Forms

On extremely cold days, the atmospheric water vapor can directly change into solid ice and deposit a thin layer of ice on surfaces like a car windshield or windowpane.

3 Jan 2020

Bio-Inspired Membrane can Help Harvest Ocean Energy

Taking a cue from membranes present in the body tissues of living organisms, researchers have constructed a novel membrane by integrating boron nitride with aramid nanofibers that are utilized in Kevlar.

19 Dec 2019

More of Earth’s Secrets to be Unlocked with New Crystal Tool Research

New Curtin University research into the way rocks melt in the Earth’s mantle layer has uncovered new properties of the key crystal spinel, suggesting previous studies that used it to study mantle melting and tectonics may need to be reviewed.

17 Dec 2019

Indium Corporation Experts to Present at Eletrain Advanced Packaging and High-Reliability Seminar

Two of Indium Corporation’s experts will present on high-reliability materials and process optimization at the Eletrain Advanced Packaging and High-Reliability Seminar on December 12 in Dongguan, China.

From Indium Corporation 10 Dec 2019

Productivity in Materials Science Increased by 384 Times as a Result of Automation

9 Dec 2019

New Platinum-Nickel Catalyst Can Store More Electrical Energy

Catalysts are known to speed up chemical reactions, but the extensively used metal platinum is not only rare but also costly.

15 Nov 2019

Tubulane-Like Polymer Structures Stop Bullets Better than Solid Materials

Diamond is the hardest known material. But a lightweight material full of holes is almost as hard as diamonds, as evidenced by the mere dents marked by speeding bullets.

14 Nov 2019

Thorium Superconductivity: Scientists Discover New High-Temperature Superconductor

A group of scientists led by Artem Oganov of Skoltech and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and Ivan Troyan of the Institute of Crystallography of RAS has succeeded in synthesizing thorium decahydride (ThH10), a new superconducting material with the very high critical temperature of 161 kelvins.

11 Nov 2019

Greater Automotive and Infrastructure Collaboration ‘Critical’ to Smart Cities Future, States HORIBA MIRA

As smart cities continue to gain momentum, HORIBA MIRA has stated it is critical that automotive and infrastructure providers work more collaboratively to bring connected and automated mobility (CAM) into the mainstream.

From HORIBA MIRA 6 Nov 2019

System Provides Cooling with No Electricity

Imagine a device that can sit outside under blazing sunlight on a clear day, and without using any power cool things down by more than 23 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius). It almost sounds like magic, but a new system designed by researchers at MIT and in Chile can do exactly that.

6 Nov 2019

Editorial Highlights

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

Researchers Demonstrate the Atomic Structure of 2D Ice as it Forms

Bio-Inspired Membrane can Help Harvest Ocean Energy

More of Earth’s Secrets to be Unlocked with New Crystal Tool Research

Indium Corporation Experts to Present at Eletrain Advanced Packaging and High-Reliability Seminar

Productivity in Materials Science Increased by 384 Times as a Result of Automation

New Platinum-Nickel Catalyst Can Store More Electrical Energy

Tubulane-Like Polymer Structures Stop Bullets Better than Solid Materials

Thorium Superconductivity: Scientists Discover New High-Temperature Superconductor

Greater Automotive and Infrastructure Collaboration ‘Critical’ to Smart Cities Future, States HORIBA MIRA

System Provides Cooling with No Electricity

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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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

4New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

5A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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