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New Chiral Property of Silicon Paves Way for Advanced Photonic Applications

Engineers and physicists at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a new chiral property of silicon. They have demonstrated this property in a silicon-based photonic device that is sensitive to the spin of photons in laser light shone onto one of its electrodes.

24 Jul 2015

FSU Researchers Create Molecular Butterflies as New Functional Materials

Researchers at Florida State University (FSU) have developed new functional materials that behave exactly in the manner desired. These ‘materials by design’ have tailored properties and well-defined structures that make them desirable for various applications, including light-controlling devices and molecular sensors.

23 Jul 2015

New Ceramic Material Holds Promise for Spacecraft and Power Plant Applications

A new material has been developed at University of Texas at Arlington by mixing ceramics and modifying molecular structures. The advanced material is less brittle but retains the strength of ceramics, and is hoped to find application in power plants and on spacecraft.

23 Jul 2015

Deben Reports on the Use of Their CT500 in the X-Ray Microtomography Laboratory at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, report on the use of the CT500 tensile stage in the X-ray microtomography laboratory at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.

From Deben UK Ltd 22 Jul 2015

New Approach to Develop Metamaterial-Based "Perfect Lens”

A team of researchers at Michigan Technological University has discovered an innovative approach to allow light waves to pass through a lens and protect them from being consumed.

21 Jul 2015

Researchers Explain How Hexagonal Boron Nitride Traps Light

A research team from the University of California, San Diego has demonstrated the trapping of light inside nanoscale granules of hexagonal boron nitride, a crystalline material that has fascinated researchers considerably. The team was led by physics professor, Michael Fogler.

20 Jul 2015

Stacked Clay Sheets Help Create Stable Proton-Conducting System

Associate Professor Jiaxing Huang of Northwestern Engineering has developed a stable proton-conducting system using a stack of clay sheets. This is a cost-effective method and the main ingredient, clay in commonly available.

15 Jul 2015

New Arrangement of Polymers and Fullerenes Enhances Solar Panel Efficiency

Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have tested a new material design that enhances the ability of inexpensive solar panels to collect solar energy and release it in the form of electricity.

13 Jul 2015

Neutron Scattering Helps to Determine Unique Property of Plutonium’s Magnetism

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge (ORNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratories have directly measured the unique property of plutonium’s variable magnetism using the neutron scattering technique.

13 Jul 2015

Leica Microsystems Introduces Leica DM4 M and Leica DM6 M Upright Microscopes for Materials Analysis

Leica Microsystems launches the Leica DM4 M and Leica DM6 M upright microscopes for materials investigation. The systems are designed for imaging, measurement, and analysis of similar features across many samples and materials.

10 Jul 2015

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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

New Chiral Property of Silicon Paves Way for Advanced Photonic Applications

FSU Researchers Create Molecular Butterflies as New Functional Materials

New Ceramic Material Holds Promise for Spacecraft and Power Plant Applications

Deben Reports on the Use of Their CT500 in the X-Ray Microtomography Laboratory at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

New Approach to Develop Metamaterial-Based "Perfect Lens”

Researchers Explain How Hexagonal Boron Nitride Traps Light

Stacked Clay Sheets Help Create Stable Proton-Conducting System

New Arrangement of Polymers and Fullerenes Enhances Solar Panel Efficiency

Neutron Scattering Helps to Determine Unique Property of Plutonium’s Magnetism

Leica Microsystems Introduces Leica DM4 M and Leica DM6 M Upright Microscopes for Materials Analysis

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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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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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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