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The Role of BECCS in Achieving Climate Neutrality in the European Union

The recent COP26 has highlighted the need for actionable climate change mitigation strategies.

24 Nov 2021

Humidity Sensing Using an Oxide Compound with a Perovskite Structure

The manufacture of highly sensitive, reliable humidity sensors is a key research focus for various industries.

24 Nov 2021

Medical Technology Companies to Benefit from Picosun Biocompatible Materials

ESPOO, Finland, 23 of November 2021 – Picosun Group has launched a Medical Materials Library consisting of over ten materials intended for medical-related coating and encapsulation with Atomic Layer Deposition...

From Picosun Oy 23 Nov 2021

Research Unravels Mystery of High-Performing Solar Cell Materials

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have used a suite of correlative, multimodal microscopy methods to visualise, for the first time, why perovskite materials are seemingly so tolerant of defects in their structure. Their findings were published today in Nature Nanotechnology.

23 Nov 2021

Long-Range Magnetic Order Observed in Quasicrystals for the First Time

In 1984, a routine examination of an aluminum-manganese alloy revealed a curious anomaly that was previously thought to be crystallographically impossible– a five-fold rotational symmetry.

23 Nov 2021

Chemically Inert Material can be Activated by Creating and Controlling Defects

Demonstrating that a material thought to be always chemically inert, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), can be turned chemically active holds potential for a new class of catalysts with a wide range of applications, according to an international team of researchers.

23 Nov 2021

Freestanding Ferroelectric Bubbles Offer Promise for Microelectronics and Energy Applications

Special ferroelectric features offer promise for microelectronics and energy applications.

22 Nov 2021

Real-World Applications of Soft Actuators Considered

Soft actuators have become a particular focus in the field of robotics. To investigate and consider the current state of the field of soft actuators, a review has been published in Nature Reviews Materials.

19 Nov 2021

Using Biomass and Ionomers to Create Bioplastic

Plastic pollution is a key environmental issue facing humankind, and current recycling strategies are falling far short of where they should be. To create a truly sustainable alternative, researchers writing in the Journ...

19 Nov 2021

Highly Conjugated Ladder Polymers of Unparalleled Dimensions

Inspired by one of humankind’s oldest and most useful innovations, the common ladder, Germany-based researchers at the University of Bonn and Regensburg have developed a novel method for transferring energy across a highly conjugated ladder of polymers.

18 Nov 2021

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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

The Role of BECCS in Achieving Climate Neutrality in the European Union

Humidity Sensing Using an Oxide Compound with a Perovskite Structure

Medical Technology Companies to Benefit from Picosun Biocompatible Materials

Research Unravels Mystery of High-Performing Solar Cell Materials

Long-Range Magnetic Order Observed in Quasicrystals for the First Time

Chemically Inert Material can be Activated by Creating and Controlling Defects

Freestanding Ferroelectric Bubbles Offer Promise for Microelectronics and Energy Applications

Real-World Applications of Soft Actuators Considered

Using Biomass and Ionomers to Create Bioplastic

Highly Conjugated Ladder Polymers of Unparalleled Dimensions

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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

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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What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

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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 to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

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