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Brown Engineers Discover New Physics of Drag Resistance

One of the most common and practically useful experiments in all of fluid dynamics involves holding an object in air or submerging it fully underwater, exposing it to a steady flow to measure its resistance in the form of drag.

24 Aug 2023

Scientists Discover Unexpected Change in Shape of Atomic Nucleus

Timothy Gray of the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory led a study that may have revealed an unexpected change in the shape of an atomic nucleus.

17 Aug 2023

Aloe Vera Rinds Show Promise as Natural Insecticide

Aloe barbadensis, commonly known as aloe vera, has been used for thousands of years to treat skin ailments, promote digestive health and heal wounds.

16 Aug 2023

Graphene Nanoribbons: A Promising Material for Quantum Technology

Quantum technology is promising, but also perplexing. In the coming decades, it is expected to provide us with various technological breakthroughs: smaller and more precise sensors, highly secure communication networks, and powerful computers that can help develop new drugs and materials, control financial markets, and predict the weather much faster than current computing technology ever could.

16 Aug 2023

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Researchers Develop Highly Efficient Organometal Halide Perovskite Photoelectrodes for Water Splitting

Organometal halide perovskites (OHPs) are promising as photoanodes in photoelectrochemical water splitting for hydrogen production. However, the loss of photogenerated charge carriers through recombination along with slow reaction speeds limit their efficiency.

10 Aug 2023

Indium Corporation to Supply High-Quality Gallium Acetylacetonate

Indium Corporation® is proud to be a global supplier of high-quality, high-purity gallium acetylacetonate, also known as Ga(acac)3. Ga(acac)3 is an organometallic coordination complex, with gallium at the center surrounded by three acetylacetonate ligands, which has several applications in materials science, organic chemistry, and catalysis due to its versatility and stability.

From Indium Corporation 10 Aug 2023

Ultrafast Imaging Reveals New Magnetic Effect in a Layered Material

A common metal paper clip will stick to a magnet. Scientists classify such iron-containing materials as ferromagnets.

3 Aug 2023

Freeze-Ray Technology Could Be Used to Cool Electronics in Space

The freeze-ray gun, famously associated with the Batman villain Mr. Freeze, has potentially found its real-life counterpart, thanks to a breakthrough by University of Virginia professor Patrick Hopkins.

3 Aug 2023

Analyzing the Functions of Non-Flammable Electrolytes for Safe Li-ion Batteries

A non-flammable electrolyte that does not catch fire at room temperature by customizing the molecular structure of linear organic carbonate has been developed to avoid fire and thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

2 Aug 2023

New Material with High Sensitivity for Water Purification, Gas Separation, and Storage

Separation processes are essential in the purification and concentration of a target molecule during water purification, removal of pollutants, and heat pumping, accounting for 10–15% of global energy consumption.

28 Jul 2023

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

Brown Engineers Discover New Physics of Drag Resistance

Scientists Discover Unexpected Change in Shape of Atomic Nucleus

Aloe Vera Rinds Show Promise as Natural Insecticide

Graphene Nanoribbons: A Promising Material for Quantum Technology

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Researchers Develop Highly Efficient Organometal Halide Perovskite Photoelectrodes for Water Splitting

Indium Corporation to Supply High-Quality Gallium Acetylacetonate

Ultrafast Imaging Reveals New Magnetic Effect in a Layered Material

Freeze-Ray Technology Could Be Used to Cool Electronics in Space

Analyzing the Functions of Non-Flammable Electrolytes for Safe Li-ion Batteries

New Material with High Sensitivity for Water Purification, Gas Separation, and Storage

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

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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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 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

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

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

4Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

5Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

6New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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