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Research on Triple-Cation Perovskite Solar Cells at High-Dose Gamma Radiation

Ivan Zhidkov and Ernst Kurmaev, Department of Electrophysics, Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, in collaboration with coworkers from Skoltech, the Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Moscow State University, have determined unknown properties of perovskite solar cells.

26 Mar 2019

Will Cyborg Circuits be Made of Melanin?

Scientists have achieved a billion-fold increase in the electrical conductivity of melanin, that could unleash its potential in safe, sustainable bioelectronics

26 Mar 2019

Kanazawa University Research: Vapor Drives a Liquid–solid Transition in a Molecular System

The reversible switching of macrocyclic molecules between a liquid and a solid phase upon exposure to vapor has been reported in the Journal of the American Chemical Society by researchers at Kanazawa University.

26 Mar 2019

New Superionic Conductor Could Lead to All-Solid-State Batteries with Highest Energy Density to Date

Researchers from Tohoku University and the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization have created a new complex hydride lithium superionic conductor that could yield all-solid-state batteries with the highest energy density so far.

25 Mar 2019

Researchers Find Strong Link between Hydrophobicity of Dense Siloxane Gels and Their Catalytic Activity

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have demonstrated that the tunable hydrophobic characteristic of dense siloxane gels is significantly linked to their catalytic activity, clearly showing how molecules with diverse hydrophobic nature at the molecular level interact differently with surfaces of differing hydrophobicity.

25 Mar 2019

Researchers Perform MD Simulation to Unravel the Actual Structure of Hydrated Electrons

For over five decades, researchers have been aware of the existence of the hydrated electron—additional electrons dissolved in liquid water. However, they have not been so certain about its structure.

25 Mar 2019

Researchers Explore Effect of Surface Contamination of Magnetic Stir Bars on Catalysis

Extremely increased levels of contaminations on the surface of magnetic stir bars bypass periodic cleaning and carry highly reactive traces of metal types from previous experiments to the following ones.

21 Mar 2019

Researchers Discover Chiral Crystals Displaying Interesting Quantum Effects

An international team of scientists have revealed that specific classes of crystals with an asymmetry like biological “handedness,” called chiral crystals, may contain electrons that act in unpredictable ways.

21 Mar 2019

New Automated Sampling Solution for Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis

Routine testing and quality control (QC) laboratories can enhance the performance of daily workflows with access to an advanced static headspace sampling system that is expected to provide high productivity and fast analysis for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) across all sample types.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 21 Mar 2019

Compact FTIR Spectrometer Features Unique Design and New Software Platform Created for Enhanced Productivity

Quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA) and teaching laboratories seeking fast, reproducible material identification can now benefit from a new FTIR spectrometer engineered to shorten analysis times while providing real-time feedback on sample quality.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 21 Mar 2019

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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 Analysis News

Research on Triple-Cation Perovskite Solar Cells at High-Dose Gamma Radiation

Will Cyborg Circuits be Made of Melanin?

Kanazawa University Research: Vapor Drives a Liquid–solid Transition in a Molecular System

New Superionic Conductor Could Lead to All-Solid-State Batteries with Highest Energy Density to Date

Researchers Find Strong Link between Hydrophobicity of Dense Siloxane Gels and Their Catalytic Activity

Researchers Perform MD Simulation to Unravel the Actual Structure of Hydrated Electrons

Researchers Explore Effect of Surface Contamination of Magnetic Stir Bars on Catalysis

Researchers Discover Chiral Crystals Displaying Interesting Quantum Effects

New Automated Sampling Solution for Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis

Compact FTIR Spectrometer Features Unique Design and New Software Platform Created for Enhanced Productivity

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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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 Analysis News

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

4The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

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

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