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UCLA Researchers Develop Three-Metal Compound Nanostructure for Eco-Friendly Fuel Cells

Researchers at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have led a team that has used a three-metal compound to create nanostructures, which can produce fuel cells with improved durability and efficiency at a lower cost.

16 Jun 2015

University of Houston Researchers Work on Development of Advanced Materials

Using a $1 million grant awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the University of Houston researchers are involved in the discovery of innovative materials.

10 Jun 2015

Nature-Inspired Study to Create Structural Color Using Synthetic Melanin Packets

A study conducted at The University of Akron by Dr. Matthew Shawkey, associate professor of biology and Dr. Ali Dhinojwala, Morton Professor of Polymer Science and Ming Xiao, graduate student in collaboration with the University of California, San Diego aims to reconstruct structural color patterns observed in the feathers of birds so that color can be created without the need for pigments and dyes.

10 Jun 2015

KIEL Researchers Develop 3D Tin Oxide Nanowire Network Materials Using Flame Transport Synthesis

Scientists at Kiel University have utilized simple, highly efficient flame technology to synthesize nanoscale materials from tin oxide. Researchers have been able to successfully bake nanostructures using zinc oxide. This study focuses on tin oxide, which holds significant promise for a wide range of potential new applications.

8 Jun 2015

Penn Researchers Discover How Defect-Free Crystalline Materials Fail

With nanotechnological advancements making defect-free materials possible, a research team from the University of Pennsylvania and Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems has shown how defects initially form prior to failure.

5 Jun 2015

3D-Printed, Stretchable, Biocompatible Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering Applications

MIT researchers have developed a new method of converting strong, yet wet and soft, biocompatible materials commonly known as hydrogels into complex and intricately patterned structures. The process can result in injectable materials that can be used for delivering cells or drugs into the body, durable but flexible structures for robotic applications in the future and scaffolds to regenerate load-bearing tissues.

3 Jun 2015

Oxford Instruments Welcomes Dr Masamitsu Hayashi, the Winner of the Sir Martin Wood Science Prize for Japan, to the UK

Oxford Instruments is delighted to announce the UK visit of Dr Masamitsu Hayashi, winner of the 2014 Sir Martin Wood Science Prize for Japan, to deliver a series of lectures at leading UK and German Universities, starting 5th June, 2015.

From Oxford Instruments Nanoscience 1 Jun 2015

Engineers Create Gecko Fingertip-Inspired Adhesive Material

Stanford engineers have created an adhesive material inspired by the unique properties of grippy gecko fingertips, which could enable robotic hands to hold nearly any kind of object by applying less pressure.

29 May 2015

Bruker Launch New Contour Elite 3D Optical Microscopes, Combining 3D Surface Metrology with High-Definition Microscopy

Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) today announced the release of its new Contour Elite 3D Optical Microscopes, which for the first time fully integrate high-definition microscopy imaging with industry-leading three-dimensional (3D) optical metrology functionality.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 28 May 2015

Researchers at Columbia Engineering Create the First Single-Molecule Diode

A new technique has been developed by a research team from Columbia Engineering in order to create the first ever single-molecule diode.

26 May 2015

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

UCLA Researchers Develop Three-Metal Compound Nanostructure for Eco-Friendly Fuel Cells

University of Houston Researchers Work on Development of Advanced Materials

Nature-Inspired Study to Create Structural Color Using Synthetic Melanin Packets

KIEL Researchers Develop 3D Tin Oxide Nanowire Network Materials Using Flame Transport Synthesis

Penn Researchers Discover How Defect-Free Crystalline Materials Fail

3D-Printed, Stretchable, Biocompatible Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering Applications

Oxford Instruments Welcomes Dr Masamitsu Hayashi, the Winner of the Sir Martin Wood Science Prize for Japan, to the UK

Engineers Create Gecko Fingertip-Inspired Adhesive Material

Bruker Launch New Contour Elite 3D Optical Microscopes, Combining 3D Surface Metrology with High-Definition Microscopy

Researchers at Columbia Engineering Create the First Single-Molecule Diode

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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