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Researcher Uses Internet to X-ray Life-Sustaining Crystals

At his West Virginia University lab, Aaron Robart grows crystals that may look like simple rock salt under conventional magnification, but by bombarding them with X-rays, he and his research team can construct computational models that expose the molecules within.

20 Sep 2017

New Eco-Friendly Method for Processing Leather

Leather products are almost everywhere ranging from jackets and handbags to car interiors. However, a lot of potentially harmful pollution is created by processing the leather for these luxury items.

15 Sep 2017

Newly Developed Flexible Supercapacitor for Pacemakers

A flexible and organic alternative to the rigid batteries used for powering medical implants has been designed by experts at Queen's University Belfast.

13 Sep 2017

Research Reveals New Method to Improve or Reduce Adhesion of Freezing Droplets

Freezing droplets impact a surface by either normally sticking to it or bouncing away. Controlling this reaction is vital to many applications, including 3D printing, the spraying of certain surface coatings, and the prevention of ice formation on structures such as wind turbines, airplane wings, or power lines.

12 Sep 2017

Researchers Develop Fire-Resistant, Water-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries

For the first time, researchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the University of Maryland (UMD) have developed a unique water-based lithium-ion battery that does not explode.

7 Sep 2017

Developing Specific Microstructures Suitable for Different Multi-Component Alloys

Researchers have always attempted to record the properties of materials under disparate conditions, making huge contributions to materials science.

23 Aug 2017

Understanding Behavior Key to Better Materials

Cracks behave in a strange manner when they spread rapidly in brittle materials and scientists have discovered a mechanism which causes this odd behavior.

22 Aug 2017

Scientists Create Uranium-Based Metal-Organic Framework Using Simple Building Blocks

Using simple building blocks for constructing complex materials from the bottom-up is an extremely difficult task in the laboratory, but Mother Nature does this every day.

21 Aug 2017

Gold(+II) Encapsulated in Porphyrin Found to be Highly Stable

The gold atom’s normal oxidation states in compounds are +I and +III. In contrast, the divalent form (+II) largely forms polynuclear compounds.

9 Aug 2017

Researchers Find Path to Discovering New Topological Materials

Recently, an International Research Team has developed an innovative technique to ascertain whether a crystal is a topological insulator, and also to estimate the chemical compositions and crystal structures needed for the synthesis of new crystals.

20 Jul 2017

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

Researcher Uses Internet to X-ray Life-Sustaining Crystals

New Eco-Friendly Method for Processing Leather

Newly Developed Flexible Supercapacitor for Pacemakers

Research Reveals New Method to Improve or Reduce Adhesion of Freezing Droplets

Researchers Develop Fire-Resistant, Water-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries

Developing Specific Microstructures Suitable for Different Multi-Component Alloys

Understanding Behavior Key to Better Materials

Scientists Create Uranium-Based Metal-Organic Framework Using Simple Building Blocks

Gold(+II) Encapsulated in Porphyrin Found to be Highly Stable

Researchers Find Path to Discovering New Topological Materials

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

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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