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Studies Reveal How Gibbsite Forms and Dissolves in Exquisite Detail

Two related discoveries detailing nanocrystalline mineral formation and dynamics have broad implications for managing nuclear waste, predicting soil weathering, designing advanced bioproducts and materials and optimizing commercial alumina production.

6 Jan 2026

AIMPLAS Launches its 2026 Training Program with a New Professional Expert Title in Legislation

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is launching its 2026 training program with more than 70 training activities for the first half of the year through its Plastics Academy platform.

From AIMPLAS 6 Jan 2026

Wiley Announces Nanalysis Edition of KnowItAll Software

Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announces the launch of the Nanalysis Edition of KnowItAll, a customized version of its industry-leading spectral analysis software designed exclusively for customers of Nanalysis, a leader in benchtop NMR spectrometers and MRI instrumentation.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 6 Jan 2026

Microbubbles Behind Algae CO2 Conversion Breakthrough

A 200 L hybrid photobioreactor converts industrial CO2 into biodegradable plastic using indigenous microalgae, enhancing sustainability and carbon capture.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 6 Jan 2026

Ultrathin Polymer Layer Solves Lithium Battery Instability

An ultrathin polymer layer on electrode surfaces improves the stability of an anode-free lithium metal battery, addressing key challenges in its commercialization.

5 Jan 2026

Nanoscale 3D Imaging Reveals Perovskite Passivation Mechanisms

The research introduces a 3D approach to visualize electrical properties in perovskite films, paving the way for enhanced passivation methods and solar cells.

5 Jan 2026

New Devices Combine Molecular Electronics and Neuromorphic Computing

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have created adaptable molecular devices that can function as memory units, logic gates, processors, or electronic synapses.

31 Dec 2025

New Biological Approach to Recover Critical Minerals from Unconventional Sources

Rare earth elements and critical minerals, such as cobalt, are important for a variety of energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. Due to their high demand and limited availability, scientists are working to find new ways to recover these materials from unconventional sources.

26 Dec 2025

Unexpected Electronic Feature in Alloy Paves Way for Energy-Efficient Spintronics

Scientists at Ames National Laboratory, in collaboration with Indranil Das's group at the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (India), have found a surprising electronic feature in transitional metal-based compounds that could pave the way for a new class of spintronic materials for computing and memory technologies.

26 Dec 2025

IDTechEx Outlines How Coatings Can Unlock Performance and Compliance

Coatings are not always just a protective layer, they can also be a critical enabler of performance, compliance, and sustainability.

23 Dec 2025

DNA Templating Creates Novel 3D Inorganic Nanomaterials

For scientists to access and control inorganic materials' unique properties, they need to be able to control these materials' three-dimensional (3D) nanoarchitectures. Scientists can use DNA to guide nanoparticles to assemble into larger structures.

22 Dec 2025

New REACH Compliant and CMR-Free Medical Grade Adhesives

With an eye on the future, Hoenle Adhesives (formerly known as Panacol), has introduced a selection of advanced UV adhesives for medical device assembly, which are ECHA compliant under the most current REACH regulation.

21 Dec 2025

Structural One Part Epoxy for High-Performance Bonding Applications

Master Bond Supreme 10HTLV is a one part, non-frozen, heat cured epoxy formulated for demanding structural bonding applications.

From Master Bond Inc. 19 Dec 2025

2D Materials in Manufacturing: Industry Invited to Discover the Future of Composites at the GEIC

The University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) invites industry professionals to a one-day, in-person event exploring how graphene and other 2D materials are transforming manufacturing.

From Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) 19 Dec 2025

How Silicon is Reshaping Wear Resistance in Medium-Carbon Steel

A new study examines the role of silicon in medium-carbon steels, demonstrating its impact on wear resistance and durability under repeated impact and abrasion.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 18 Dec 2025