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KAUST Researchers Develop Locked, Highly Porous Metal Organic Framework

A highly porous metal organic framework, assembled from molecular building blocks designed to lock together in a specific orientation, has been developed by researchers at KAUST.

19 Feb 2021

A New Approach to Find Optimal Composition of Multi-Element Catalysts

Finding the best material composition among thousands of possibilities is like looking for a needle in a haystack. An international team is combining computer simulations and high-throughput experiments to do this.

18 Feb 2021

Researchers Discover a New Pathway to Form Complex Crystals

When materials reach extremely small size scales, strange things begin to happen. One of those phenomena is the formation of mesocrystals.

18 Feb 2021

Discovery may Improve the Efficiency of "Cold Spray" Deposition Process

An international team of researchers has solved a puzzling phenomenon whereby strangely beautiful, vortex-like structures appear between materials deposited onto engineering components used in multiple settings - from space shuttles to household items and everyday transport vehicles.

17 Feb 2021

Moiré Patterns can Suppress Electrical Conductivity in Materials, Finds Study

Materials having excess electrons are typically conductors.

16 Feb 2021

New Liquid Crystals Mirror the Complex Structures of Some Solid Counterparts

A team at the University of Colorado Boulder has designed new kinds of liquid crystals that mirror the complex structures of some solid crystals--a major step forward in building flowing materials that can match the colorful diversity of forms seen in minerals and gems, from lazulite to topaz.

11 Feb 2021

Impermeable and Porous Surfaces can Decelerate Spread of the COVID-19 Virus

As COVID-19 spreads via respiratory droplets, researchers have become increasingly interested in the drying of droplets on impermeable and porous surfaces. Surfaces that accelerate evaporation can decelerate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

10 Feb 2021

Samara Polytech Scientists Develop Methods to Simplify Crystal Structures

Science always strives to replace complex natural objects and phenomena with simpler models. Scientists of Samara Center for Theoretical Materials Science (SCTMS) of Samara Polytech have developed methods to simplify the crystal structure of a substance to obtain chemically important knowledge. The main approaches are described in the article published in the Structural Chemistry journal IF 2.081 (doi:10.1007/s11224-020-01724-4).

10 Feb 2021

Scientists Identify Promising Cryoprotectant that can Safely Freeze Biological Materials

Cryopreservation involves preserving biological materials, such as cells, tissues, and organs, at ultra-low temperatures so that they can be revived and used at a later date.

10 Feb 2021

Adding Silicon Waste Improves Performance of Li-Ion Batteries

Scientists at Osaka University have created lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrodes with silicon (Si) swarf or graphite sheet composites. This helped achieve a reduction in cost, environmental friendliness, and high performance.

9 Feb 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

KAUST Researchers Develop Locked, Highly Porous Metal Organic Framework

A New Approach to Find Optimal Composition of Multi-Element Catalysts

Researchers Discover a New Pathway to Form Complex Crystals

Discovery may Improve the Efficiency of "Cold Spray" Deposition Process

Moiré Patterns can Suppress Electrical Conductivity in Materials, Finds Study

New Liquid Crystals Mirror the Complex Structures of Some Solid Counterparts

Impermeable and Porous Surfaces can Decelerate Spread of the COVID-19 Virus

Samara Polytech Scientists Develop Methods to Simplify Crystal Structures

Scientists Identify Promising Cryoprotectant that can Safely Freeze Biological Materials

Adding Silicon Waste Improves Performance of Li-Ion 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

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

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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?

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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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