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Advancements and Challenges in Silicon-Based Anode Materials

Recent studies have shown that a number of chemical alterations (binders, composite materials, and electrolytes) improve the electrochemical performance and offer greater stability for Si-based anodes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

1 Feb 2024

Coca-Cola’s Label-Less Packaging Set to Transform the Beverage Industry

As of January 2024, Coca-Cola has initiated a label-less packaging trial in the UK, aiming to reduce waste and enhance recyclability, all while maintaining product integrity.

31 Jan 2024

Scientists Engineer Enzyme to Break Down Man-Made Silicone Bonds

For the first time, scientists have engineered an enzyme that can break stubborn man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely used chemicals known as siloxanes, or silicones.

27 Jan 2024

Cracking the Code of Glass: Scientists Discover Key to Predicting Material Performance

Glass is being used in a wider range of high-performance applications, including those for consumers and industry, military and aerospace electronics, coatings and optics.

24 Jan 2024

Advancements in Carbon-Based Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

There is a growing need for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries as a transition to "greener" energy sources. Nonetheless, most of their cathodes are made of cobalt, a metal whose extraction has significant negative social and environmental effects.

22 Jan 2024

A Catalyst for Change: Optimizing Brownfield Chemical Plants with Instrumentation

The chemical sector is undergoing deep transformation on its journey to reduce emissions, adopt low-carbon solutions, and maintain competitiveness and profitability. Aiming for carbon neutrality...

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 19 Jan 2024

Surface Signature Points to Realization of Elusive Higher-Order Topological Insulators

Just like a book can't be judged by its cover, a material can't always be judged by its surface. But, for an elusive conjectured class of materials, physicists have now shown that the surface previously thought to be "featureless" holds an unmistakable signature that could lead to the first definitive observation.

18 Jan 2024

Intermittent Deposition Controls Molecule Placement for Better Organic Devices

Organic optoelectronic devices, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), use molecules with specific structures arranged on thin films. Additionally, the arrangement of these molecules on any surface is crucial for various processes that occur within these devices.

17 Jan 2024

Asynt launch flexible electrochemistry platform

ElectroReact: a truly flexible electrochemistry platform sparks new life in the field

From Asynt 15 Jan 2024

Machine Learning Finds Top Liquid Solvents for Moon and Mars Construction

Researchers have taken the first steps toward finding liquid solvents that may someday help extract critical building materials from lunar and Martian-rock dust, an important piece in making long-term space travel possible.

12 Jan 2024

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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

Advancements and Challenges in Silicon-Based Anode Materials

Coca-Cola’s Label-Less Packaging Set to Transform the Beverage Industry

Scientists Engineer Enzyme to Break Down Man-Made Silicone Bonds

Cracking the Code of Glass: Scientists Discover Key to Predicting Material Performance

Advancements in Carbon-Based Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

A Catalyst for Change: Optimizing Brownfield Chemical Plants with Instrumentation

Surface Signature Points to Realization of Elusive Higher-Order Topological Insulators

Intermittent Deposition Controls Molecule Placement for Better Organic Devices

Asynt launch flexible electrochemistry platform

Machine Learning Finds Top Liquid Solvents for Moon and Mars Construction

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Uncovering Paper Quality

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

4Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

5New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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