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SIGFOX and Connected Finland To Extend Global Internet of Things Network to Finland

Nordic Nation Is 19th Country to Deploy World’s Fastest-growing IoT Network

2 Jun 2016

Topological Insulators May Lead to Advanced Electronics, More Powerful Computers

The latest study by UT Dallas physicists may speed up the advancement of more powerful computers and electronics. The researchers are exploring topological insulators, which are materials whose surface electrical properties are opposite to their inside properties.

31 May 2016

Magnetic Resonance Reveals Important Changes in Wood Structure

Heat treatment has shown to be an efficient approach to enhance certain valuable properties of wood. Latest technological developments have enabled the following to be attained; higher hydrophobic properties, improved elasticity, and enhanced dimensional stability, among other things.

27 May 2016

Breakthrough Method for Making Corrosion-Resistant Layered Boride Materials

One of the hardest and highly heat-resistant substances on Earth is boride. However, just like many materials, this also oxidizes when exposed to high temperatures.

26 May 2016

Study Findings Pave Way for Efficient, Economical Single-Step Hydrogen Peroxide Production

A complex process is required to synthesize dilute hydrogen peroxide at the large scale and this process seems to be economically unfeasible for most industrial applications except for a few industrial facilities.

25 May 2016

Physicists Find New Way of Designing Artificial Spin Ices with Controllable Magnetic Ordered States

The first rewriteable synthetic magnetic charge ice has been developed by physicists from the University of Notre Dame and their collaborators. The study, explained today in a paper published in Science, suggests huge potential for technological applications right from reprogrammable magnonics and information encoding to spintronics.

23 May 2016

EPSRC to Fund New Projects Aiming to Improve Complex Formulation Processes

New research projects that aim to improve the complex formulation processes used to manufacture products such as toothpastes, inhalers, films that coat solar cells and pharmaceuticals are to receive significant funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

23 May 2016

Sandia’s Research on Thin Films Could Influence Nuclear Research and Development

Paul Vianco of Sandia National Laboratories believes his research on thin films can boost the U.S. industry by influencing R&D based on nuclear weapons.

23 May 2016

Penn State Researchers Use Biocompatible Techniques to Reverse DNA-Based Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials or DNA-based straight and branched polymers, which can be formed and dissolved using biocompatible techniques, are currently possible because of the work of biomedical engineers from Penn State.

19 May 2016

Mapping Distribution of Molten Boron Debris Could Help Determine Re-Criticality Risk within Nuclear Reactors

Japanese researchers are a step closer to decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. They have been able to successfully map the distribution of boron compounds in a model control rod, which will help to determine the re-criticality risk within the reactor.

19 May 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

SIGFOX and Connected Finland To Extend Global Internet of Things Network to Finland

Topological Insulators May Lead to Advanced Electronics, More Powerful Computers

Magnetic Resonance Reveals Important Changes in Wood Structure

Breakthrough Method for Making Corrosion-Resistant Layered Boride Materials

Study Findings Pave Way for Efficient, Economical Single-Step Hydrogen Peroxide Production

Physicists Find New Way of Designing Artificial Spin Ices with Controllable Magnetic Ordered States

EPSRC to Fund New Projects Aiming to Improve Complex Formulation Processes

Sandia’s Research on Thin Films Could Influence Nuclear Research and Development

Penn State Researchers Use Biocompatible Techniques to Reverse DNA-Based Nanomaterials

Mapping Distribution of Molten Boron Debris Could Help Determine Re-Criticality Risk within Nuclear Reactors

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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