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Discovery Enables Control of Gold Nanocatalysts

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have made a discovery that could allow scientists to exercise more control over the catalytic activity of gold nanoclusters. The finding – that the dimensionality ...

9 Aug 2006

Plextronics Sponsors Continuing Thin Film Research at Northwestern

Plextronics has announced that it has signed a license agreement with Northwestern University. The agreement will integrate the thin film and molecular innovations of acclaimed chemist Tobin J. Marks, Professor at Northw...

26 Jul 2006

Data Mining Used to Predict Crystal Structures

The same computer methods used by online sales sites to suggest books to customers can help predict the crystal structures of materials, MIT researchers have found. These structures are key to designing new materials ...

20 Jul 2006

MIT Scientists Develop Mesh Webs of Light-Detecting Fibers

In a radical departure from conventional lens-based optics, MIT scientists have developed a sophisticated optical system made of mesh-like webs of light-detecting fibers. The fiber constructs, which have a number of adva...

18 Jul 2006

EWI and Oak Ridge Collaborate to Advance Welding Science and Technology

EWI announced today that it has teamed with the Materials Science and Technology Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to create innovative uses for new technologies in welding. The collaboration between t...

12 Jul 2006

Carnegie Mellon Scientist Discovers New Material for Next Generation Supercapacitors

A research team led by Carnegie Mellon University Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Professor Prashant Kumta has discovered a nanocrystalline material that is cheaper, more stable and produces a higher quality...

11 Jul 2006

Kennametal Completes Acquisition of Ceramic Components Manufacturer Sintec

Kennametal Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Sintec Group, headquartered in Buching, Germany. The purchase of Sintec, which manufactures ceramic engineered components used in the aerospace...

11 Jul 2006

MIT Scientist Develop Sophisticated Optical System Made of Mesh-Like Webs of Light-Detecting Fibers

10 Jul 2006

Australian Researchers Take X-Ray Technology to a New Level

Until recently, X-ray technology was unable to achieve high-resolution imaging results at the microscopic level, particularly on objects with very weak X-ray absorption characteristics. However, using powerful X-ray m...

7 Jul 2006

New Director of Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems

After 23 years of research in the USA, most recently as a professor at the University of California in Berkeley, Eicke Weber is returning to Germany. On July 1, the 56-year-old materials researcher will become director o...

7 Jul 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

Discovery Enables Control of Gold Nanocatalysts

Plextronics Sponsors Continuing Thin Film Research at Northwestern

Data Mining Used to Predict Crystal Structures

MIT Scientists Develop Mesh Webs of Light-Detecting Fibers

EWI and Oak Ridge Collaborate to Advance Welding Science and Technology

Carnegie Mellon Scientist Discovers New Material for Next Generation Supercapacitors

Kennametal Completes Acquisition of Ceramic Components Manufacturer Sintec

MIT Scientist Develop Sophisticated Optical System Made of Mesh-Like Webs of Light-Detecting Fibers

Australian Researchers Take X-Ray Technology to a New Level

New Director of Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems

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

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

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

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

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

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Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

The Role of Autocatalysts

The Detection and Characterization of Polymer Branching

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

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

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

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

1DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

2Transforming Sodium-Ion Batteries with Cobalt-Tin Sulfides

3Nano Dimension Completes Acquisition of Desktop Metal

4POSTECH Researchers Discover New Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Mechanism

5New AI Tool Speeds Up Defect Detection in Thin Film Manufacturing

6Sustainable Lithium Recovery Using Microbial Technology

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