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Sulfur-Containing Alkylthio Groups Enhance Birefringence of Liquid Crystals

Yuki Arakawa, Assistant Professor at Toyohashi University of Technology, has headed a research team to successfully liquid-crystallize π-conjugated rod-like molecules including alkylthio groups comprising sulfur.

28 Nov 2017

Innovative Way to Improve Conductivity of Glass Coating

An invention with the potential to enhance the conductivity of a kind of glass coating used on objects such as solar cells, touch screens, and energy-efficient windows has been made by scientists from the University of Liverpool.

28 Nov 2017

New 3D Mechanical Metamaterials with a Twist

A metamaterial with the potential to twist to the left or to the right when impacted by a solid, straight push has been designed by scientists. According to Corentin Coulais, this chiral response is contrary to the expectations of ordinary solid mechanics.

24 Nov 2017

Technique for Synthesizing Europium (II) Oxide Nanoparticles

A technique for producing Europium (II) oxide nanoparticles has been devised by the Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1214 at the University of Konstanz. Europium (II) oxide, or EuO, nanoparticles are ferromagnetic semiconductors that find their use in data transport and data storage.

23 Nov 2017

Scientists Use Electrochemistry for Producing Significant and Unique Products

The field of electrochemistry has gone through a resurgence in the recent past, and at present, a number of research teams are analyzing the environment-friendly synthesis or transformation of molecules.

20 Nov 2017

Regulating Growth of Organic Crystals Using High-Powered Magnets for Use in Pharmaceutical Industry

A Bristol-led, global project studying a new technique of manipulating the growth of organic crystals, with potential advantages for pharmaceutical development, has progressed further with the launch of a new £1 million laboratory.

20 Nov 2017

Creating Alloys by Using 3D Laser Melting Technique

In the future, 3D laser melting process can be adopted for manufacturing innovative designer alloys used in aerospace applications—a process known as additive manufacturing, or AM.

16 Nov 2017

MIT Researchers Develop New Method to Create Stable Nanoscale Emulsions

Oil and water cannot mix together and this continues to remain that way. The phenomenon is so popular that it has become a common expression for describing any two objects that do not go well together.

9 Nov 2017

Researchers Carry Out Mechanochemical Reactions to Synthesize Superior Perovskites

For the last many years, the commercialization of perovskite photovoltaic cells has gained immense attention. At present, the hot news is that devices developed by using these materials can transform solar energy into electricity with a higher efficiency like never before.

8 Nov 2017

Researchers Achieve Major Step Towards Lightning Fast Communications

In the 1830s, a mineral called perovskite was discovered in Russia and it is said to hold the key to the next stage in ultra-high-speed communications and computing.

7 Nov 2017

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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

Sulfur-Containing Alkylthio Groups Enhance Birefringence of Liquid Crystals

Innovative Way to Improve Conductivity of Glass Coating

New 3D Mechanical Metamaterials with a Twist

Technique for Synthesizing Europium (II) Oxide Nanoparticles

Scientists Use Electrochemistry for Producing Significant and Unique Products

Regulating Growth of Organic Crystals Using High-Powered Magnets for Use in Pharmaceutical Industry

Creating Alloys by Using 3D Laser Melting Technique

MIT Researchers Develop New Method to Create Stable Nanoscale Emulsions

Researchers Carry Out Mechanochemical Reactions to Synthesize Superior Perovskites

Researchers Achieve Major Step Towards Lightning Fast Communications

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?

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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

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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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