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New Carbon Material Paves the Way for High-Performance Supercapacitors

Guided by machine learning, chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a record-setting carbonaceous supercapacitor material that stores four times more energy than the best commercial material.

22 Nov 2023

World's First Flexible and Efficient Thermoelectric Generator Developed by KERI Researchers

A team of Dr. Hyekyoung Choi and Min Ju Yun of Energy Conversion Materials Research Center, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a technology that can increase the flexibility and efficiency of thermoelectric generator to the world's highest level by using 'mechanical metamaterials' that do not exist in nature.

22 Nov 2023

WSU Researchers Create Implantable Material with Inherent Antibacterial Properties

A novel surgical implant developed by Washington State University researchers was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants.

22 Nov 2023

Cambridge Engineers Uncover Weaknesses in Soft Robotic Cones

Cambridge engineers investigating the load-bearing capacity of conical shells, made from soft materials, have discovered performance-limiting weaknesses that could have implications for soft robotics – affecting the ability of morphing cones to perform fundamental mechanical tasks.

17 Nov 2023

Glass Powder Could Revolutionize Trauma Treatment

Can a glass powder that was developed to stop bleeding after gunshot wounds and other body trauma also serve as an antibacterial and help stave off infections?

9 Nov 2023

ORNL Scientist Wins Top Award for Leadership and Contributions to Materials Research

Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Michael McGuire has received the lab's Director's Award for Outstanding Individual Accomplishment in Science and Technology and the Distinguished Researcher award for his leadership and contributions to materials research.

8 Nov 2023

Better Energy Efficiency with Integrated Photo Batteries for IoT

Intelligent devices and sensors connected in a network have the potential to enhance the energy efficiency of both consumer products and buildings by continuously monitoring their energy consumption.

6 Nov 2023

New Microchip-Based Method for Material Testing

Novel material possesses the strength of diamonds and graphene, and privileges a yield strength 10 times greater than Kevlar, famous for its use in bulletproof vests.

3 Nov 2023

Eco-Friendly Cooling Technologies: A Solution for Global Warming

The 21st century has witnessed a substantial increase in the worldwide need for cooling energy.

2 Nov 2023

Scientists Experimentally Demonstrate New Type of Nonlinear Hall Effect

An international team of researchers including a team from the Center for the Advancement of Topological Semimetals (CATS), an Energy Frontier Research Center under the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science l...

1 Nov 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

New Carbon Material Paves the Way for High-Performance Supercapacitors

World's First Flexible and Efficient Thermoelectric Generator Developed by KERI Researchers

WSU Researchers Create Implantable Material with Inherent Antibacterial Properties

Cambridge Engineers Uncover Weaknesses in Soft Robotic Cones

Glass Powder Could Revolutionize Trauma Treatment

ORNL Scientist Wins Top Award for Leadership and Contributions to Materials Research

Better Energy Efficiency with Integrated Photo Batteries for IoT

New Microchip-Based Method for Material Testing

Eco-Friendly Cooling Technologies: A Solution for Global Warming

Scientists Experimentally Demonstrate New Type of Nonlinear Hall Effect

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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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 are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2New Hydrogel-Polymer Adhesive Promises Stronger, Safer Medical Implants

3Improving Battery Safety: A Lab-Scale Approach Using the Thermal Runaway Factor

4Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

5Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

6Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

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