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Latest Developments in Eco-Friendly Gas Insulating Mediums for the Next Generation of SF6-Free Equipment

Gas-insulated equipment (GIE) that utilizes the most potent greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) as insulation and arc-quenching medium has been widely used in the power industry. Seeking eco-friendly insulating gas with advanced performance for next-generation SF6-free GIE is significant for the "net-zero" goal and sustainable development.

12 Jun 2023

KIMM Establishes Infrastructure for Evaluating Ultra-Low Temperature Materials Used in Hydrogen Vessels

While climate change has made it an imperative to develop carbon neutral technologies, the infrastructure that can contribute to the development and commercialization of technologies related to environment-friendly vessels for the domestic shipbuilding sector has been established.

8 Jun 2023

More Complex than Expected: Catalysis Under the Microscope

At TU Wien (Vienna, scientists use microscopy techniques to observe chemical reactions on catalysts more precisely than before yielding a wealth of detail. This made clear why some effects cannot be predicted.

7 Jun 2023

Lower Grade Hardwood Lumber may Become a Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Building Materials

What may be considered lower grade West Virginia hardwood lumber can serve as an affordable, sustainable alternative to traditional building materials like softwood, steel and concrete, according to West Virginia University professor Joseph McNeel.

5 Jun 2023

Creating a "Superlattice" of Semiconductor Quantum Dots With Metallic Behavior

Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and collaborators have succeeded in creating a "superlattice" of semiconductor quantum dots that can behave like a metal, potentially imparting exciting new properties to this popular class of materials.

29 May 2023

Unleashing a New Era of Energy Storage With AquaLith Advanced Materials

At the University of Maryland’s College Park, start-up AquaLith Advanced Materials is working on developing new energy-dense rechargeable batteries that are cheaper and safer than existing battery technology u...

From AquaLith Advanced Materials, Inc. 26 May 2023

Study Provides Insights Into How Molecules React to Light

Designing the next generation of efficient energy conversion devices for powering our electronics and heating our homes requires a detailed understanding of how molecules move and vibrate while undergoing light-induced chemical reactions.

25 May 2023

Jefferson Lab Researcher Honored for Advances Toward Developing New Niobium-Tantalum-Hafnium Alloy

A teenage fascination with metals has led to a prestigious early-career award for a superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) materials scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.

25 May 2023

New Material Heals Scratches on the Sensor of Autonomous Vehicles

Safety issues of self-driving cars have emerged due to frequent self-driving traffic accidents. A self-healing lens material that can prevent car accidents that occur due to signal distortion by restoring scratches on the sensor surface of the self-driving car has been developed.

24 May 2023

Argonne Scholar Working to Design Advanced Coatings for Materials to Prevent Corrosion

Elizabeth "Liz" Laudadio first came to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory in 2017 as a graduate student.

24 May 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

Latest Developments in Eco-Friendly Gas Insulating Mediums for the Next Generation of SF6-Free Equipment

KIMM Establishes Infrastructure for Evaluating Ultra-Low Temperature Materials Used in Hydrogen Vessels

More Complex than Expected: Catalysis Under the Microscope

Lower Grade Hardwood Lumber may Become a Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Building Materials

Creating a "Superlattice" of Semiconductor Quantum Dots With Metallic Behavior

Unleashing a New Era of Energy Storage With AquaLith Advanced Materials

Study Provides Insights Into How Molecules React to Light

Jefferson Lab Researcher Honored for Advances Toward Developing New Niobium-Tantalum-Hafnium Alloy

New Material Heals Scratches on the Sensor of Autonomous Vehicles

Argonne Scholar Working to Design Advanced Coatings for Materials to Prevent Corrosion

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

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 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

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

4Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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