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Study Reveals Superinjection Possible in Semiconductor Homostructures

A physical effect called superinjection lies beneath advanced light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers. For several years, this effect was thought to happen only in semiconductor heterostructures — that is, structures made up of two or more semiconductor materials.

23 Apr 2019

New Method Produces Strong, Fatigue-Resistant, Yet Soft Hydrogels with Potential Applications in Medicine

Human skeletal muscles are soft yet strong, resistant to fatigue, and full of water—a special combination of properties that are sought after by materials researchers for their own creations.

23 Apr 2019

Researchers Design Underwater Acoustic Carpet Cloak Using Penta-Mode Meta-Fluid Material

The invisible device, acoustic carpet cloak, has the ability to mask objects on a reflecting surface. In other words, an acoustic beam will not be able to detect the object wearing the carpet cloak.

22 Apr 2019

Solid-State Sodium-Ion Battery Offers the Promise of Increased Safety at a Lower Cost

Traditional lithium-ion batteries are known to present certain risks of explosions and fire, unlike solid-state sodium-ion batteries that are relatively safer.

22 Apr 2019

New, Flexible Force Testing Solution

AMETEK STC introduces their new, flexible series of motorized test machines, the Chatillon TCM Series. The TCM Series consists of two force testers offering fast and effective force testing up to 350 lbf (1500 N) at an affordable price.

From Lloyd Instruments Ltd. 12 Apr 2019

Study Provides an Overview on the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells and Guidelines for Future Research

In an effort to commercialize perovskite solar cells (PSCs), their efficiency was improved to surpass 23%, and now the next biggest challenge is to increase their stability to the same level as traditional solar cells.

11 Apr 2019

Researchers Test Bacteria-Laden Concrete Mix to Prevent Road Surface Deterioration Induced by Road Salt

According to researchers at Drexel University, microscopic bacteria may soon help in preventing the deterioration of roads in the winter season. The team is exploring new methods to make the infrastructure much more resilient.

10 Apr 2019

Detecting Ethylene, the Fruit Ripening Hormone

NUS chemists have developed fluorescent probes for the detection of ethylene gas for fruit harvesting and storage. Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone which regulates a wide range of biological processes in plants. It is associated with the ripening processes in a number of fruits such as apples and pears.

5 Apr 2019

Researchers Create Light-Transmitting Wood that Could Save Energy Costs

It is generally believed that wood is more suitable for log cabins than for contemporary buildings; however, an exceptionally treated type of timber could well become the trendy building material of the future.

4 Apr 2019

Researchers Tune Material’s Color and Thermal Properties Separately

The color of a material can often tell you something about how it handles heat. Think of wearing a black shirt on a sweltering summer’s day — the darker the pigment, the warmer you’re likely to feel.

4 Apr 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 Testing News

Study Reveals Superinjection Possible in Semiconductor Homostructures

New Method Produces Strong, Fatigue-Resistant, Yet Soft Hydrogels with Potential Applications in Medicine

Researchers Design Underwater Acoustic Carpet Cloak Using Penta-Mode Meta-Fluid Material

Solid-State Sodium-Ion Battery Offers the Promise of Increased Safety at a Lower Cost

New, Flexible Force Testing Solution

Study Provides an Overview on the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells and Guidelines for Future Research

Researchers Test Bacteria-Laden Concrete Mix to Prevent Road Surface Deterioration Induced by Road Salt

Detecting Ethylene, the Fruit Ripening Hormone

Researchers Create Light-Transmitting Wood that Could Save Energy Costs

Researchers Tune Material’s Color and Thermal Properties Separately

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

Revolutionizing Decking: STRONGDEK™ for Unmatched Performance

An Introduction to Gas Detection Via FTIR Spectrometry

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Advanced Bending Beam Rheometer by ATS

Precise Density and Sound Velocity Measurement with DMA 5001 Sound Velocity

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Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Li-Ion Batteries and SEI Analysis

Why Offcut Angle Matters: Optimizing Ion Implantation for 4H-SiC Substrates

Understanding Powder Behavior in 3D Printing

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 Testing News

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

Revolutionizing Decking: STRONGDEK™ for Unmatched Performance

An Introduction to Gas Detection Via FTIR Spectrometry

1New Hope for Room-Temperature Superconductivity

2Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

3A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

4The Power of Photocatalysis: New Approach to Hydrogen Production

5Poly(benzodifurandione) Coated Silk Yarn for Thermoelectric Wearables

6Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

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