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Research Provides Better Understanding of Switchable MOF Structures

Metal-organic framework compounds consist of inorganic and organic groups and are characterised by a large number of pores into which other molecules can be incorporated.

31 May 2021

An Organic Material for New Generation of Energy Storage Devices

A new report by Skoltech scientists and their colleagues describes an organic material for the new generation of energy storage devices, which structure follows an elegant molecular design principle.

28 May 2021

New Approach Relates Spacetime Crystals to Traditional Geometry

Focused on crystal structures, a researcher from the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) has designed a novel mathematical formula that might solve an ancient issue in interpreting spacetime—the foundation of the universe suggested in Albert Einstein’s theories of relativity.

28 May 2021

New Polymer Membranes Could Find Use in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Production

Whether in desalination, water purification or CO2 separation, membranes play a central role in technology. The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has been working for several years on a new variant: it consists of special polymers that form pores of the same size on the nanometer scale.

27 May 2021

New Synthetic Platform Controls Functional Group Assemblies in Porous Solids

Multifunctional porous solids that have different functionalized linkers have been used as potential materials for numerous applications in biomedical, energy, and environmental fields.

27 May 2021

Researchers Develop New Way to Use "Dry Transfer Technique"

As devices continue to be built on an increasingly small scale, scientists are looking toward developing ways to engineer materials at the atomic level.

26 May 2021

New Method Recycles Discarded Fruit and Vegetable Scraps into Robust Construction Materials

Most people don't think much about the food scraps they throw away; however, investigators from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo have developed a new method to reduce food waste by recycling discarded fruit and vegetable scraps into robust construction materials.

26 May 2021

New Form of Aerogel can be Used for Controlled Delivery of Therapeutics

A new low-cost and sustainable technique would boost the possibilities for hospitals and clinics to deliver therapeutics with aerogels, a foam-like material now found in such high-tech applications as insulation for spacesuits and breathable plasters.

25 May 2021

Biocompatible Polymer Overcomes the Biggest Limitations of Conventional Drug Administration

A membrane made from threads of a polymer commonly used in vascular sutures can be loaded with therapeutic drugs and implanted in the body, where mechanical forces activate the polymer's electric potential and slowly release the drugs.

25 May 2021

Newly Discovered Material has Properties that Lie Between Those of Metals and Semiconductors

In everyday life, phase transitions usually have to do with temperature changes - for example, when an ice cube gets warmer and melts.

25 May 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

Research Provides Better Understanding of Switchable MOF Structures

An Organic Material for New Generation of Energy Storage Devices

New Approach Relates Spacetime Crystals to Traditional Geometry

New Polymer Membranes Could Find Use in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Production

New Synthetic Platform Controls Functional Group Assemblies in Porous Solids

Researchers Develop New Way to Use "Dry Transfer Technique"

New Method Recycles Discarded Fruit and Vegetable Scraps into Robust Construction Materials

New Form of Aerogel can be Used for Controlled Delivery of Therapeutics

Biocompatible Polymer Overcomes the Biggest Limitations of Conventional Drug Administration

Newly Discovered Material has Properties that Lie Between Those of Metals and Semiconductors

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

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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