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LECO Corporation Introduces New and Improved Line of Carbon and Moisture Determinators — The 812 Series

LECO Corporation today announced the launch of its 812 Series, the next generation of multiphase elemental analyzers engineered for rapid, simultaneous determination of carbon and moisture across organic and inorganic materials.

From LECO Corporation 23 Sep 2026

Researchers Develop Advanced Structures to Protect Space Payloads

A rocket launch is not for the faint of heart - and certainly not for sensitive electronics either. Nevertheless, satellites must survive the vibrations during launch unscathed. In collaboration with the Swiss space company Beyond Gravity, Empa researchers have developed a solution to mitigate these dangerous vibrations.

23 Sep 2026

Two NexPoint Resins for Use in High-Voltage Applications Achieve Highest UL Surface Tracking Test Rating at 900 V

Two engineering thermoplastics from NexPoint Materials – LEXAN™ BPL1000 and CYCOLOY™ C2950 resins – have achieved the highest rating in the UL 2597 Surface Tracking Test (STT) for high-voltage applications, at 900 V.

From NexPoint Materials 23 Sep 2026

Improving Nuclear Reactor Efficiency with AI-Driven Heat Exchanger Monitoring Systems

Argonne National Laboratory researchers proposed an AI-powered monitoring system that can spot blockages in the heat exchangers of molten-salt-cooled reactors in real time, helping prevent costly shutdowns and improve reliability for next-generation nuclear energy.

23 Sep 2026

Transforming Consumer Cameras into Precision Tools for Solar Cell Analysis

Commercial cameras can be powerful, producing images with exquisite details that mimic real life. In the lab, specially designed cameras can photograph objects in the infrared region, invisible to the naked eye.

23 Sep 2026

India’s EV Battery Demand Is Set to Soar. Recycling Could Change the Math

This study models how India’s expanding electric vehicle fleet could change demand for and requirements of lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite through 2060 under several deployment and battery-chemistry scenarios. Under the baseline scenario, EV battery demand reaches about 965 GWh by 2060, while recycling could reduce cumulative lithium demand by up to 54% and offset much of the demand for cobalt and manganese.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 22 Sep 2026

AIMPLAS Develops Sustainable Materials That Help Slow Fire Spread and Reduce Smoke in the Event of a Fire

Every summer, fires once again highlight the importance of solutions that can help minimize their consequences.

From AIMPLAS 22 Sep 2026

New 3D Printed Stamp Form Die Enhances Composite Aircraft Manufacturing

A 3D-printed Stamp Form Die (SFD) metal mold was developed through a partnership between the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Boeing Company to explore state-of-the-art manufacturing methods for SFD tooling in thermoplastic composite production. The SFD will be used by Boeing to contribute to NASA's Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project.

22 Sep 2026

EuroBLECH: Technotrans Presents Resource-Efficient Spray Lubrication Systems for New and Existing Plants

Energy-efficient, reliable, modular: at EuroBLECH from 20 to 23 October, technotrans will present its comprehensive portfolio of spray lubrication systems for stamping and forming technology.

From technotrans SE 22 Sep 2026

Novel MXene-Coated CNT Architecture Provides Flexible Defense Against Radar Tracking

A research team led by Dr. Taehoon Kim of the Composites & Convergence Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), headed by President Chul-jin Choi, has collaborated with research teams led by Dr. Seon Joon Kim and Dr. Jaewoo Kim of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) to develop an ultrathin composite film that combines electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, infrared (IR) stealth, and high mechanical strength.

21 Sep 2026

Materials AI Is Advancing Fast, but One Big Piece Is Still Missing

A ChemRxiv preprint reviewing 58 new materials-science foundation models found that 52 used a single data modality, while only six combined multiple modalities, and none combined multimodality with explicit physical grounding. The authors propose a framework that combines harmonized materials data, physics-aware multi-modal architectures, efficient specialization, and rigorous validation, although such a unified model has yet to be demonstrated.

By Muhammad Osama 21 Sep 2026

Utilizing Agricultural Waste to Enhance Biodegradable Packaging Film Strength

Korean researchers have developed to strengthen biodegradable plastics using hemp hurd, an agricultural by-product.

21 Sep 2026

New Imaging Approach Reveals Electron Behavior in Advanced 2D Semiconductors

A team of researchers led by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) developed a powerful new approach that enabled them to directly observe how electrons interact with defects in advanced semiconductor devices with an unprecedented level of detail.

21 Sep 2026

Advancing Flexible Display Technology Through Innovative Molecular Doping of Polymers

A research team led by Professor Boseok Kang of the SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Department of Nano Engineering, and Department of Semiconductor Convergence Engineering has raised the doping efficiency of electrically conductive plastics (conducting polymers) to a world-class level by attaching specific molecules to them, and has for the first time elucidated the underlying operating mechanism.

21 Sep 2026

Renewable Waste Could Replace Petroleum in High-Quality Carbon Fiber Manufacturing

Carbon fiber is a key component in automobile manufacturing, aerospace engineering and energy infrastructure, but it mostly relies on petroleum-derived products, which can be expensive and contribute to carbon emissions.

21 Sep 2026

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Materials Science News

LECO Corporation Introduces New and Improved Line of Carbon and Moisture Determinators — The 812 Series

Researchers Develop Advanced Structures to Protect Space Payloads

Two NexPoint Resins for Use in High-Voltage Applications Achieve Highest UL Surface Tracking Test Rating at 900 V

Improving Nuclear Reactor Efficiency with AI-Driven Heat Exchanger Monitoring Systems

Transforming Consumer Cameras into Precision Tools for Solar Cell Analysis

India’s EV Battery Demand Is Set to Soar. Recycling Could Change the Math

AIMPLAS Develops Sustainable Materials That Help Slow Fire Spread and Reduce Smoke in the Event of a Fire

New 3D Printed Stamp Form Die Enhances Composite Aircraft Manufacturing

EuroBLECH: Technotrans Presents Resource-Efficient Spray Lubrication Systems for New and Existing Plants

Novel MXene-Coated CNT Architecture Provides Flexible Defense Against Radar Tracking

Materials AI Is Advancing Fast, but One Big Piece Is Still Missing

Utilizing Agricultural Waste to Enhance Biodegradable Packaging Film Strength

New Imaging Approach Reveals Electron Behavior in Advanced 2D Semiconductors

Advancing Flexible Display Technology Through Innovative Molecular Doping of Polymers

Renewable Waste Could Replace Petroleum in High-Quality Carbon Fiber Manufacturing

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