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New Method Prevents Growth of Pathogens on Food Processing Machines

Repeated use of machines during food production leads to small grooves and scratches on their surfaces, providing a perfect place for bacteria.

30 Jul 2018

Researchers Create Elastomeric Composites that Move in Response to Light

Scientists at Tufts University School of Engineering have created magnetic elastomeric composites that move in various ways when exposed to light, raising the probability that these materials could enable a broad range of products that perform simple-to-complex movements, from miniature engines and valves to solar arrays that tilt toward the sunlight.

27 Jul 2018

Chinese Researchers Effectively Metallize Nitrogen at Extreme Conditions

A team of Chinese researchers reported that it had achieved success in nitrogen metallization at extreme conditions. This breakthrough result has been reported in Nature Communications on July 6.

9 Jul 2018

New Magnetic Janus Particles Facilitate Rapid Oil-Water Separation

Chinese scientists have created new magnetic Janus particles to facilitate oil-water separation. These particles—hydrophilic/oleophilic magnetic Janus particles—can separate micro-scaled oil droplets from water quickly and efficiently.

25 Jun 2018

Study Aims at Producing Novel Composite Fuel for Futuristic Fast Reactors

Researchers have made attempts to overcome the challenges faced in handling plutonium and minor actinides (MA) piled up over several years.

21 Jun 2018

MIT Researchers Develop Blubber-Like Insulating Material that Dramatically Increases the Survival Time for Swimmers

When swimmers are diving under ice-covered ponds or rivers the experience can be very painful with a limited survival time even in wetsuits.

21 Jun 2018

Novel Molecular, Soft Cocrystalline Material Bends and Twists Reversibly

Crystals are considered inelastic and brittle, but an innovative category of smart, bendable crystalline organic materials has defied this.

21 Jun 2018

New Electrically Conductive Hydrogel for Biosensing and Biomedical Applications

Researchers have developed an electrically conductive hydrogel that optimizes strain sensitivity, self-healing, and stretchability.

18 Jun 2018

Phase Change Materials Used to Tweak Response of Microscale Infrared Transmissive "Metasurface" Filters

The mid-infrared is a fascinating part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is made up of colors that cannot be viewed by the naked eye. A number of chemical molecules resonate when illuminated by infrared light and can subsequently be used to "fingerprint" or identify the molecules.

17 May 2018

High-Sensitivity 3D Method Using Solo Atom Measurements

Researchers have revealed a method for scientific measurements which utilizes a single atom as the sensor, with sensitivity down to 100 zeptoNewtons.

30 Mar 2018

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

New Method Prevents Growth of Pathogens on Food Processing Machines

Researchers Create Elastomeric Composites that Move in Response to Light

Chinese Researchers Effectively Metallize Nitrogen at Extreme Conditions

New Magnetic Janus Particles Facilitate Rapid Oil-Water Separation

Study Aims at Producing Novel Composite Fuel for Futuristic Fast Reactors

MIT Researchers Develop Blubber-Like Insulating Material that Dramatically Increases the Survival Time for Swimmers

Novel Molecular, Soft Cocrystalline Material Bends and Twists Reversibly

New Electrically Conductive Hydrogel for Biosensing and Biomedical Applications

Phase Change Materials Used to Tweak Response of Microscale Infrared Transmissive "Metasurface" Filters

High-Sensitivity 3D Method Using Solo Atom Measurements

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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Tabletop SEM Analysis of Cosmetics

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Advanced Imaging Meets AI: Transforming Thermal Barrier Coating Analysis with the Apreo ChemiSEM

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

4YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

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

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