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New MIT Technique Eliminates Greenhouse Gases from Iron Production

MIT engineers have demonstrated an eco-friendly way to make iron that eliminates the greenhouse gases usually associated with its production. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced recently that the te...

13 Sep 2006

Novel Biomimetic Material Finds its Way into Artificial Corneas

If eyes are "the windows of the soul," corneas are the panes in those windows. They shield the eye from dust and germs. They also act as the eye's outermost lens, contributing up to 75 percent of the eye&#3...

12 Sep 2006

Brookhaven Scientist Receives Prize From International Society of Electrochemistry

The International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) has awarded the 2005 Hans-Jürgen Engell Prize to Dev Chidambaram, a scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, in recogniti...

8 Sep 2006

New Type of Organic Semiconductor Device Shows Electroluminescence - Acts as a Photovoltaic Cell

Imagine T-shirts that light up, or a beach umbrella that collects solar energy to run a portable TV. How about really cheap solar collectors for the roof? All this and more could come from cutting-edge research at Cor...

8 Sep 2006

Find Out How Advanced Materials Improve Sports

How can cyclists go faster, pole vaulters go higher and golfers hit the ball further? Being fitter and stronger obviously helps, but what about the effect of engineering, technology and the materials science used to crea...

8 Sep 2006

UKCME to Review Student Learning Experience in Materials

The Higher Education Academy is launching a series of year-long Subject Reviews to inform future developments central to the student learning experience within disciplines. Individual reviews will be led by the Academy&r...

31 Aug 2006

Jaguar Supercomputer Power Exceeds 50 Teraflops

An upgrade to the Cray XT3 supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has increased the system’s computing power to 54 teraflops, or 54 trillion mathematical calculations per second, making the Cray among the m...

29 Aug 2006

Miniature Cost Effective Displays Made from Carbon Fibers

Engineers who develop microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) like to make their tiny machines out of silicon because it is cheap, plentiful and can be worked on with the tools already developed for making microelectronic ...

24 Aug 2006

Researchers Devise Technique to Preserve Ancient Manuscripts

A team of scientists of the University of Granada has developed a new analysis technique that will guarantee the restoration and preservation of the oldest manuscripts of the city, relegated up to now to the lowest posit...

22 Aug 2006

Hitachi to Reinforce Market Position at 16th International Microscopy Congress in Japan

Representatives from the Hitachi organization throughout the world will be reinforcing the company’s expertise in the field of electron optics by making a significant contribution to the 16th International Microsco...

17 Aug 2006

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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 MIT Technique Eliminates Greenhouse Gases from Iron Production

Novel Biomimetic Material Finds its Way into Artificial Corneas

Brookhaven Scientist Receives Prize From International Society of Electrochemistry

New Type of Organic Semiconductor Device Shows Electroluminescence - Acts as a Photovoltaic Cell

Find Out How Advanced Materials Improve Sports

UKCME to Review Student Learning Experience in Materials

Jaguar Supercomputer Power Exceeds 50 Teraflops

Miniature Cost Effective Displays Made from Carbon Fibers

Researchers Devise Technique to Preserve Ancient Manuscripts

Hitachi to Reinforce Market Position at 16th International Microscopy Congress in Japan

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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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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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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2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

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6New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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