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A New Approach to Study the Composition of Crude Oil

A research team, from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), Lomonosov Moscow State University, Skoltech, and the Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, has proposed a new method for analyzing oil composition.

24 Jun 2019

Direct Method to Obtain Efficient, Practical Oxide Composite Materials

A research team from Nanchang University has tried to directly construct the surface structure of copper (Cu)-based substrate to obtain a sequence of Ce-O-Cu catalysts for NH3-SCR of NO. The study will soon be published in the upcoming issue in NANO.

20 Jun 2019

Strategy of In-Situ Catalytic Grafting at the Solid Electrolyte Interface

A team of researchers, headed by Professor LI Chilin from Shanghai Institute of Ceramics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has suggested a new method of in-situ catalytic grafting at the interface.

17 Jun 2019

New Study Reveals “Hidden” Phases of Metal Oxide When Activated by Extremely Fast Pulses of Light

A majority of people believe that water exists in only one of three phases—gas vapor, liquid water, or solid ice.

14 Jun 2019

Binary Solvent Strategy Shows Promise in Improving the Efficiency of Non-Fullerene Solar Cells

In the last few years, the use of non-fullerene electron acceptors (NFAs) has represented a remarkable advancement of organic solar cells (OSCs).

13 Jun 2019

Scientists Develop Semiliquid Lithium Metal-Based Anode that Represents a New Paradigm in Battery Design

At Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science and College of Engineering, researchers have created a novel semiliquid lithium metal-based anode that signifies a new example in battery design.

13 Jun 2019

University of Aberdeen Use the Deben CT5000 to Observe Compressive Damage Mechanisms in Syntactic Foam

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for microscopy, reports on how the University of Aberdeen’s School of Engineering use X-ray microcomputed tomography to observe syntactic foam and its compressive damage mechanisms using the Deben CT5000 μXCT stage.

From Deben UK Ltd 13 Jun 2019

Probing Unusual Surface Conductivity of Samarium Hexaboride Crystals with Angle-Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy

A group of researchers headed by Osaka University employed angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy to explore the peculiar surface conductivity of samarium hexaboride crystals.

11 Jun 2019

New 3D Imaging Technique Could Lead to Better Antifouling Materials

It is a well-known fact that oil and water never mix completely together. However, isolating them fully—for instance, when purifying water contaminated through fracking or cleaning up an oil spill—is an extremely inefficient and difficult process that often depends on membranes that are likely to get “fouled” or clogged up.

11 Jun 2019

Insulator Developed Based on Structure of Polar Bear Hair Could Find Applications in Architecture and Aerospace

For polar bears, the insulation provided by their fat, skin, and fur is a matter of survival in the frigid Arctic. For engineers, polar bear hair is a dream template for synthetic materials that might lock in heat just as well as the natural version.

10 Jun 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

A New Approach to Study the Composition of Crude Oil

Direct Method to Obtain Efficient, Practical Oxide Composite Materials

Strategy of In-Situ Catalytic Grafting at the Solid Electrolyte Interface

New Study Reveals “Hidden” Phases of Metal Oxide When Activated by Extremely Fast Pulses of Light

Binary Solvent Strategy Shows Promise in Improving the Efficiency of Non-Fullerene Solar Cells

Scientists Develop Semiliquid Lithium Metal-Based Anode that Represents a New Paradigm in Battery Design

University of Aberdeen Use the Deben CT5000 to Observe Compressive Damage Mechanisms in Syntactic Foam

Probing Unusual Surface Conductivity of Samarium Hexaboride Crystals with Angle-Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy

New 3D Imaging Technique Could Lead to Better Antifouling Materials

Insulator Developed Based on Structure of Polar Bear Hair Could Find Applications in Architecture and Aerospace

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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Tests for Oil and Adhesive Tape Interaction

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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