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New Methodologies to Improve Rechargeable Battery Performance

A collaboration was made by engineers and chemists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to design improved rechargeable ion batteries.

11 Nov 2022

Novel Material can be Used to Create Electron Thoroughfares

Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have discovered a new material, MnBi6Te10, which can be used to create quantum highways along which electrons can move.

10 Nov 2022

Opening up New Views in the Development of Safe Thermoelectric Materials

New views have been unlocked in the development of safe and affordable so-called thermoelectric materials to convert heat into electricity. This can be done with the help of easily accessible materials from safe raw materials.

9 Nov 2022

Analyzing Radiation Effects in Ultrathin Solar Cells

The majority of space satellites have been powered by photovoltaic cells that have the potential to convert sunlight into electricity. Vulnerability to a few kinds of radiation existing in orbit could harm the devices, thereby deteriorating their performance and restricting their lifetime.

9 Nov 2022

Developing High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries Using Li-Rich Mn-Based Layered Cathode Materials

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8 Nov 2022

Analyzing High-Quality III-Nitride Membranes Via Microcavity-Assisted Crack Propagation

A new study performed has analyzed large-scale and high-quality III-nitride membranes via microcavity-assisted crack propagation by engineering tensile-stressed Ni layers.

8 Nov 2022

Analyzing the Detection of Surface Melting in Glass

In 1842, the renowned British researcher Michael Faraday came up with an incredible observation by chance: A thin layer of water develops on the surface of the ice, although it is considerably less than zero degrees.

7 Nov 2022

Gaining New Insights into Solar Cell Development

Since research performed at The Australian National University (ANU) reduces their existing limitations, an increase in the efficacy of solar panels might be on the horizon.

7 Nov 2022

Wonder Material Could Prevent Greenhouse Gases from Reaching the Atmosphere

How can we remove carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from fossil-fuel power plant exhaust before it ever reaches the atmosphere- New findings suggest a promising answer lies in a simple, economical and potentially reusable material analyzed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where scientists from several institutions have determined why this material works as well as it does.

4 Nov 2022

Research may Help to Develop Alternative Co-Intercalation Batteries

"In contrast to lithium-ion batteries, which are based on the storage of lithium ions in the positive and negative electrodes of the battery, we are working on the one hand with sodium ions, as they also occur in cheap table salt.

2 Nov 2022

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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 Methodologies to Improve Rechargeable Battery Performance

Novel Material can be Used to Create Electron Thoroughfares

Opening up New Views in the Development of Safe Thermoelectric Materials

Analyzing Radiation Effects in Ultrathin Solar Cells

Developing High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries Using Li-Rich Mn-Based Layered Cathode Materials

Analyzing High-Quality III-Nitride Membranes Via Microcavity-Assisted Crack Propagation

Analyzing the Detection of Surface Melting in Glass

Gaining New Insights into Solar Cell Development

Wonder Material Could Prevent Greenhouse Gases from Reaching the Atmosphere

Research may Help to Develop Alternative Co-Intercalation Batteries

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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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

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2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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