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Australia’s Highest Power X-Ray Diffractometer Installed at the University of Queensland

AXT have recently completed the installation and commissioning of Australia’s highest powered X-ray diffractometer (XRD) at the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM) at The University of Queensland.

From Rigaku Corporation 14 Jul 2015

Neutron Scattering Helps to Determine Unique Property of Plutonium’s Magnetism

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge (ORNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratories have directly measured the unique property of plutonium’s variable magnetism using the neutron scattering technique.

13 Jul 2015

Researchers Develop First Transistor Made of Black Arsenic Phosphorus

A team of international researchers has developed the first field effect transistor made of semiconducting black arsenic phosphorus in which arsenic replaces individual phosphorus atoms.

10 Jul 2015

Zeiss Highlights Microscopes and Imaging Solutions at Semicon West 2015

ZEISS announces they will be highlighting a range of microscopes and imaging solutions at SEMICON West 2015, July 14-16, 2015, at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA. Visit Booth #5449 in the North Hall to see ZEISS...

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 9 Jul 2015

Researchers Develop Dielectric Material-Based Thin Invisibility Cloak

Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have designed and developed a thin cloaking device that addresses some of the shortcomings faced in “invisibility cloaks.” This new device does not modify the light’s brightness surrounding a hidden object. The technology involved in this invisibility cloak device holds promise in optical communications to boost signal speed, and also for concentrating solar energy applications.

9 Jul 2015

Black Phosphorus Could Emerge as Strong Contender to Silicon

Researchers from McGill University and Université de Montréal have suggested that black phosphorus could emerge as a strong contender to silicon as it allows more transistors to be packed on a chip.

9 Jul 2015

Graphene-Based Loudspeakers and Headphones Mimic Bats’ Behavior

Physicists at University of California, Berkeley have utilized graphene to develop innovative ultrasonic microphones and loudspeakers that are extremely lightweight. These devices allow humans to imitate the ability of dolphins and bats which utilize sound to communicate and measure the speed and distance of objects around them.

9 Jul 2015

Ultrafast Terahertz Spectroscopy Enables Fundamental Magnetotransport Measurements in Metals

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) and the Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) have developed a new ultrafast terahertz spectroscopy that enables observation of magnetotransport in metals at the fundamental level.

7 Jul 2015

New Porous Solid Lithium Ion Battery Performs Well at High Temperatures

Researchers have developed a new porous solid lithium ion battery (LIB) that has an improved performance and is free of risks associated with overheating.

6 Jul 2015

Single Material Exhibits Dual Metal-Insulator Behaviour

A research team led by the University of Cambridge has discovered that a single material could exhibit dual metal-insulator properties at the same time.

6 Jul 2015

Editorial Highlights

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 Research News

Australia’s Highest Power X-Ray Diffractometer Installed at the University of Queensland

Neutron Scattering Helps to Determine Unique Property of Plutonium’s Magnetism

Researchers Develop First Transistor Made of Black Arsenic Phosphorus

Zeiss Highlights Microscopes and Imaging Solutions at Semicon West 2015

Researchers Develop Dielectric Material-Based Thin Invisibility Cloak

Black Phosphorus Could Emerge as Strong Contender to Silicon

Graphene-Based Loudspeakers and Headphones Mimic Bats’ Behavior

Ultrafast Terahertz Spectroscopy Enables Fundamental Magnetotransport Measurements in Metals

New Porous Solid Lithium Ion Battery Performs Well at High Temperatures

Single Material Exhibits Dual Metal-Insulator Behaviour

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

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 Research News

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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