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Columbia Engineers Develop New Method that Improves Safety and Energy Density of Batteries

As people become progressively dependent on batteries for everything from electric vehicles to portable devices, the major challenge to enhance energy storage and boost battery life, while guaranteeing safe and reliable operation, is turning out to be increasingly important.

23 Apr 2019

Study Proves Two Kinds of Sand can Act like Heavy and Light Liquids

The flow of granular materials, such as catalytic particles and sand used in chemical reactors, describes a broad variety of natural phenomena, from volcanos to mudslides, and enables a wide range of industrial processes, from pharmaceutical manufacture to carbon capture.

23 Apr 2019

Researchers Design Underwater Acoustic Carpet Cloak Using Penta-Mode Meta-Fluid Material

The invisible device, acoustic carpet cloak, has the ability to mask objects on a reflecting surface. In other words, an acoustic beam will not be able to detect the object wearing the carpet cloak.

22 Apr 2019

Recovered Carbon Black for Multicolour Fluorescence Displays

NUS physicists have discovered that recovered carbon black powder can be transformed by laser treatment to give a wide range of colours for potential display applications.

19 Apr 2019

Curtin Researchers Discover ‘ghostly’ Signs of a Mysterious New Mineral

An international research team including Curtin University scientists has documented the ‘ghost’ of an undiscovered mineral at two ancient meteorite impact craters.

17 Apr 2019

Catechin Crystal-Containing Polymer Senses High Oxidant Levels and Restores Normal Heart Rate to Water Fleas

Found in all living organisms, oxidants are byproducts of metabolism and are important for immunity and for healing wounds. However, higher concentrations of oxidants can lead to tissue damage and inflammation.

17 Apr 2019

Recently Discovered Superconductor Exhibits Only Two-Fold Symmetry

Scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that crystals of a recently identified superconducting material, a layered bismuth chalcogenide with a four-fold symmetric structure, exhibits only two-fold symmetry in its superconductivity.

15 Apr 2019

Innovative Technique Causes Liquid Crystals to Develop an Anti-Ordered State

Generally, molecules in liquid crystals will automatically self-organize in a well-ordered manner.

15 Apr 2019

Cornell Researchers Construct DNA Material with Artificial Metabolism

DNA is a genetic material that is responsible for the function of all living things. However, this genetic material is also a polymer.

12 Apr 2019

New Study Shows How to Extend Lifetime of Al Anode in Al-Based Batteries

The leading power source for electric vehicles and portable electronics is lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

11 Apr 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

Columbia Engineers Develop New Method that Improves Safety and Energy Density of Batteries

Study Proves Two Kinds of Sand can Act like Heavy and Light Liquids

Researchers Design Underwater Acoustic Carpet Cloak Using Penta-Mode Meta-Fluid Material

Recovered Carbon Black for Multicolour Fluorescence Displays

Curtin Researchers Discover ‘ghostly’ Signs of a Mysterious New Mineral

Catechin Crystal-Containing Polymer Senses High Oxidant Levels and Restores Normal Heart Rate to Water Fleas

Recently Discovered Superconductor Exhibits Only Two-Fold Symmetry

Innovative Technique Causes Liquid Crystals to Develop an Anti-Ordered State

Cornell Researchers Construct DNA Material with Artificial Metabolism

New Study Shows How to Extend Lifetime of Al Anode in Al-Based Batteries

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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