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Breakthrough Discovery Could Lay Groundwork for Metal-Free Batteries

A battery capable of storing energy in a biologically-derived unit has been developed by a team of chemists from the University of Toronto (U of T), opening the door for cost-effective, environmentally friendly consumer electronics.

4 Aug 2016

MIT Summer Scholar Analyzing Efficiency Reducing Fatigue in Lithium Ion Battery

After she studied fuel cells at Montana State University, Erica Eggleton was keen to continue research activities either with a college or in industry.

4 Aug 2016

New Method Predicts the Ideal Alloys to Develop Bulk Metallic Glass

Action figures of the Man of Steel are rarely made from steel. These figures, like everything else that exists in everyday life, are made of plastic that is easy to mold and cost-effective.

4 Aug 2016

Scientists Engineer Silicon Particles for Better Biointerfaces

Silicon particles that could lead to the development of “biointerface” devices have been engineered by a group of scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Argonne National Laboratory, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University.

2 Aug 2016

New Group of Materials Could Revolutionize Superconductivity

For decades researchers have been exploring various ways to force hydrogen into a metallic state. In materials science, a metallic state of hydrogen is considered as a holy grail as it could be used for superconductors - materials that do not possess any resistance to the flow of electrons - which improves electricity transfer efficiency significantly.

29 Jul 2016

Brown University Researchers Induce New Polymer Phase in Polylactic Acid

The biodegradable polymer polylactic acid, also known as PLA, is widely used in manufacturing of various products, ranging from disposable cups, to drug delivery systems, to medical implants.

26 Jul 2016

Researchers Find New Method to Watch Changes in Crystal Structure

Washington State University researchers have met the long-standing scientific challenge of watching a material change its crystal structure in real time.

26 Jul 2016

Researchers Invent Microneedle Drug Monitoring System for Painless Drug Delivery

A microneedle drug monitoring system has been developed by a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) in Switzerland. This new system is capable of enhancing patient comfort and could potentially replace expensive, invasive blood draws.

25 Jul 2016

XEI Scientific to Feature Evactron® Easy Plasma SoftClean (EPSP) with EP Remote Plasma De-Contaminator™, Presenting a Poster on Remote Plasma Cleaning and Radical Recombination Rates at M&M 2016

Join us at XEI Scientific Inc. in Booth #1108 to see the Evactron Easy Plasma SoftClean (EPSC) with EP Plasma De-Contaminator, the newest model in our line of Evactron Plasma De-Contaminators at the Microscopy & Micr...

From XEI Scientific 21 Jul 2016

Malleable and Microscopic Building Blocks Developed to Aid Formation of Synthetic Materials

Researchers inspired by a page from Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels”, have developed microscopic and malleable self-assembling particles that can act as advanced building blocks in the formation of synthetic materials.

19 Jul 2016

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

Breakthrough Discovery Could Lay Groundwork for Metal-Free Batteries

MIT Summer Scholar Analyzing Efficiency Reducing Fatigue in Lithium Ion Battery

New Method Predicts the Ideal Alloys to Develop Bulk Metallic Glass

Scientists Engineer Silicon Particles for Better Biointerfaces

New Group of Materials Could Revolutionize Superconductivity

Brown University Researchers Induce New Polymer Phase in Polylactic Acid

Researchers Find New Method to Watch Changes in Crystal Structure

Researchers Invent Microneedle Drug Monitoring System for Painless Drug Delivery

XEI Scientific to Feature Evactron® Easy Plasma SoftClean (EPSP) with EP Remote Plasma De-Contaminator™, Presenting a Poster on Remote Plasma Cleaning and Radical Recombination Rates at M&M 2016

Malleable and Microscopic Building Blocks Developed to Aid Formation of Synthetic 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

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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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