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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

Preheating Unlocks Self-Recovering NIR Mechanoluminescence in LaAlO3:Cr3+

Mechanoluminescence (ML) located within the near infrared (NIR) spectral range may have hold promising applications in in-situ and real-time biomechanical imaging.

11 Jan 2024

Guardian Glass Introduces Guardian Nexa™, a Lower-Carbon Float Glass, to Europe

Following successful pilot production runs, Guardian Glass is introducing a lower-carbon float glass to the European market.

11 Jan 2024

PPPL Model Decodes Black Silicon Secrets for Better Solar Cells and Beyond

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have developed a new theoretical model explaining one way to make black silicon, an important material used in solar cells.

10 Jan 2024

Argonne Scientists Develop New Cathode Material for Cheaper, More Sustainable Electric Vehicles

As most shoppers looking for a new vehicle know, electric vehicles typically carry a relatively hefty price tag. A primary contributor to this expense are the lithium-ion batteries that power the vehicle.

10 Jan 2024

Scientists Reveal How Water Vapor Creates a "Second Skin" on Metal

When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine's performance. Through a process called passivation, it also can form a thin inert layer that acts as a barrier against further deterioration.

4 Jan 2024

Researchers Discover Unusual Properties in a Superconducting Material

As industrial computing needs grow, the size and energy consumption of the hardware needed to keep up with those needs grows as well.

21 Dec 2023

Graphene Supercharges Copper Wires for Efficient Electricity

A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires.

21 Dec 2023

Scientists Unravel Mechanism of Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions

In the search for cheaper, greener alternatives to routinely used precious metal catalysts like palladium, nickel has become an increasingly popular choice in the last two decades for organic chemists assembling fragments.

21 Dec 2023

AI Reveals New Path to Control Dislocations in Everyday Materials

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to unveil a novel approach to comprehend small defects known as dislocations in polycrystalline materials.

20 Dec 2023

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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

Machine Learning Finds Top Liquid Solvents for Moon and Mars Construction

Preheating Unlocks Self-Recovering NIR Mechanoluminescence in LaAlO3:Cr3+

Guardian Glass Introduces Guardian Nexa™, a Lower-Carbon Float Glass, to Europe

PPPL Model Decodes Black Silicon Secrets for Better Solar Cells and Beyond

Argonne Scientists Develop New Cathode Material for Cheaper, More Sustainable Electric Vehicles

Scientists Reveal How Water Vapor Creates a "Second Skin" on Metal

Researchers Discover Unusual Properties in a Superconducting Material

Graphene Supercharges Copper Wires for Efficient Electricity

Scientists Unravel Mechanism of Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions

AI Reveals New Path to Control Dislocations in Everyday Materials

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

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

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

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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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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

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

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

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

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

6Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

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