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Understanding the Mechanisms of Carbon Dioxide Mineralization in Ultrathin Films of Water

A new high-profile scientific review article in Nature Reviews Chemistry discusses how carbon dioxide (CO2) converts from a gas to a solid in ultrathin films of water on underground rock surfaces. These solid minerals, known as carbonates, are both stable and common.

20 Oct 2022

New Material that Mimics Living Things Could Lead to Flexible Electronics and Robotics

Inspired by living things from trees to shellfish, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin set out to create a plastic much like many life forms that are hard and rigid in some places and soft and stretchy in others.

17 Oct 2022

Novel Polymer Exhibits Thermoresponsiveness in the Presence of Certain Ions

Often referred to as smart materials, temperature-responsive or thermoresponsive polymers are gaining attention for their ability to respond to external temperature changes, allowing for an extensive range of applications.

17 Oct 2022

Geologists Develop Proxies to Estimate Tellurium Content Globally

Ramping up renewable energy products will require a range of critical metals. One of these elements, tellurium, is gaining in popularity for use in photovoltaics, or solar panels. As global demand for solar panels continues to increase, so is the need for critical metals like tellurium.

13 Oct 2022

Researchers Investigate Astonishing and Puzzling Behavior of Quantum Material

A series of buzzing, bee-like "loop-currents" could explain a recently discovered, never-before-seen phenomenon in a type of quantum material. The findings from researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder may one day help engineers to develop new kinds of devices, such as quantum sensors or the quantum equivalent of computer memory storage devices.

13 Oct 2022

Scientists Demonstrate Automated Process for Identifying Promising New Materials

A new computational approach will improve understanding of different states of carbon and guide the search for materials yet to be discovered.

6 Oct 2022

Experts Gather at the 3rd HK Tech Forum to Discuss About Development of Advanced Materials

Eminent scholars from academia to industry gathered at the HK Tech Forum on Advanced Matter and Materials, hosted by the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) from 19 to 20 September, to share their findings and explore approaches in the development of advanced materials.

3 Oct 2022

Chemical Process Reduces Energy, Product Consumption Involved with Rare Earth Element Recovery

It's not uncommon in the scientific world for a process to have many unique applications. For example, Idaho National Laboratory researchers have taken a water treatment technology and adapted it for another environmentally important function – selectively separating rare earth elements and transition metals.

30 Sep 2022

Atomic-Scale Research Could Help Engineers Predict a Material’s Response to Damage

Gray and white flecks skitter erratically on a computer screen. A towering microscope looms over a landscape of electronic and optical equipment.

29 Sep 2022

Case Western Reserve Receives $14.2 Million to Modernize Materials’ Development and Production

Case Western Reserve University has received a $14.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to launch a "Center of Excellence" focused on applying innovative approaches to enhancing manufacturing of materials with greater strength and longer lifecycles.

27 Sep 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

Understanding the Mechanisms of Carbon Dioxide Mineralization in Ultrathin Films of Water

New Material that Mimics Living Things Could Lead to Flexible Electronics and Robotics

Novel Polymer Exhibits Thermoresponsiveness in the Presence of Certain Ions

Geologists Develop Proxies to Estimate Tellurium Content Globally

Researchers Investigate Astonishing and Puzzling Behavior of Quantum Material

Scientists Demonstrate Automated Process for Identifying Promising New Materials

Experts Gather at the 3rd HK Tech Forum to Discuss About Development of Advanced Materials

Chemical Process Reduces Energy, Product Consumption Involved with Rare Earth Element Recovery

Atomic-Scale Research Could Help Engineers Predict a Material’s Response to Damage

Case Western Reserve Receives $14.2 Million to Modernize Materials’ Development and Production

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

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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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