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Synthetic Muscle Material to be Tested in Space

Lenore Rasmussen’s Synthetic Muscle™ material will be launched to the International Space Station by a Falcon 9 rocket on April 13, 2015, from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

10 Apr 2015

Researchers Identify Bonding Mechanism of Coherent Interfaces Between Superhard Materials

A research team from the Tohoku University and Advanced Institute for Materials Research in association with Group Leader Takashi Taniguchi at the National Institute for Materials Science and Japan Fine Ceramics Center (JFCC) has identified for the first time the atomic structure and bonding mechanism of coherent interfaces between the hardest and second hardest materials, diamond and cubic boron nitride, respectively.

8 Apr 2015

Prickly Lettuce Holds Promise for Rubber Production

Scientists from Washington State University (WSU) claim that the common prickly lettuce demonstrates potential as a raw material for producing rubber. The prickly lettuce is a common weed and is a wild relative of cultivated lettuce.

8 Apr 2015

Internal Structure of Sea Sponge’s Appendages Could Inspire Design of Load-Bearing Beams

Brown University Engineers have led a study that has shown that the hair-like appendages of the Venus’ flower basket sea sponge derive their strength from their remarkable internal structure. These tiny appendages, which are made of glass, enable the Venus’ flower basket to anchor itself to the sea floor. This natural internal structure could inspire engineered structures.

7 Apr 2015

Bruker Announces Official Partnership with National Graphene Institute in Manchester, UK

Bruker has become part of an exclusive group of industrial collaborators working with the UK's National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 7 Apr 2015

Advanced Miniature Camera Chip Capable of Superfine 3D Resolution

Researchers at Caltech have developed an innovative, miniature high-resolution 3D imager capable of being integrated into a smartphone to allow capturing an exact snapshot of an object and sending it to a 3D printer for reproducing a replica which is accurate to micron level of the original object.

6 Apr 2015

Researchers at Princeton University Observe Hall Effect in 'Frustrated Magnets'

Researchers at Princeton University have performed an experiment which has demonstrated the Hall Effect in a group of quantum materials known as 'frustrated magnets'.

6 Apr 2015

Researchers Observe Micro-Scale Mechanisms Behind Skin’s Resistance to Tearing

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California (UC) San Diego have collaborated to show why the skin is resistant to tearing.

2 Apr 2015

Improved Electrocatalyst with Outstanding Performance and Stability for Energy Conversion Processes

Tiva Sharifi, physicist at Umeå University, Sweden has embarked on a challenging project to experimentally prove that earth-abundant materials mainly based on nitrogen, carbon, and transition metal oxides can be integrated into high performance energy conversion devices, which can be used in both electrolysis and in fuel cells. Tiva Sharifi defended her thesis on 31 March 2015.

1 Apr 2015

Tailored Semiconductor Gaps Could Help Control Magnetism in Technological Materials

Physicist Ignace Jarrige of the Brookhaven National Laboratory and Professor Jason Hancock of the University of Connecticut have led a study that has made a major advance in explaining a rare property of ytterbium-indium-copper-four (YbInCu4).

31 Mar 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

Synthetic Muscle Material to be Tested in Space

Researchers Identify Bonding Mechanism of Coherent Interfaces Between Superhard Materials

Prickly Lettuce Holds Promise for Rubber Production

Internal Structure of Sea Sponge’s Appendages Could Inspire Design of Load-Bearing Beams

Bruker Announces Official Partnership with National Graphene Institute in Manchester, UK

Advanced Miniature Camera Chip Capable of Superfine 3D Resolution

Researchers at Princeton University Observe Hall Effect in 'Frustrated Magnets'

Researchers Observe Micro-Scale Mechanisms Behind Skin’s Resistance to Tearing

Improved Electrocatalyst with Outstanding Performance and Stability for Energy Conversion Processes

Tailored Semiconductor Gaps Could Help Control Magnetism in Technological Materials

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

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Exploring Wet Granulation in Tablet Manufacturing

Going the Extra Mile: Why Use Agitated Nutsche Filter Dryers (ANFDs) Instead of Büchner Funnels for Solid-Liquid Separation

Choosing the Ideal Automotive Bonding Tape: Testing Methods for Optimal Performance

VOCs and SVOCs - How to Achieve Cleaner Air

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

1New Electrolyte Improves Battery Production and Recycling

2New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

3Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

4New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

5Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

6New Tech Makes Gold Recovery from E-waste Easier and Greener

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