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Silver Nanodiscs on MoS2 Hold Promise for LED Applications

A team from the McCormick School of Engineering have fabricated a silver nanodisc series arranged in a periodic manner over molybdenum disulfide (MoS2).

31 Mar 2015

Mica, a Naturally Occurring High Performance Insulator, Available from Goodfellow in Sheet Form

Muscovite mica (potassium aluminosilicate), available from Goodfellow in sheet form, is a naturally occurring mineral that can be split into thin uniform layers.

From Goodfellow 31 Mar 2015

The 'Next Theory of Superconductivity'

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory are utilizing very high magnetic fields to understand the properties of high-temperature superconductivity. They aim to create a superconductor that would be able to function at room temperature, without the necessity of any cooling.

27 Mar 2015

WITec Announces Winners of 2015 Paper Awards in Raman Imaging and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy Fields

The winners of this year’s WITec Paper Awards have been announced. Research groups from Poland, Switzerland and Singapore won the Paper Awards in gold, silver and bronze, respectively.

From WITec GmbH 27 Mar 2015

New Applications Brochure on Complex Motion Control Systems for Scientific Research

Precision motion control systems leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. recently released its newest catalog of precision motion solutions for Beamline Instrumentation.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 26 Mar 2015

New Solar Cell Combines Two Photovoltaic Materials to Harvest More Energy

MIT and Stanford University researchers have designed a new solar cell comprising two different sunlight-absorbing material layers to harvest a large amount of solar energy.

25 Mar 2015

PI Introduces Q-614 Miniature Rotation Positioning System for Micromanipulation Applications

The Q-614 rotation positioning systems from PI miCos are small and feature high position resolution.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 25 Mar 2015

Asynt Introduces CondenSyn High Performance Air Condenser for Synthetic Chemistry Experiments

The Asynt CondenSynis a new high performance air condenser for synthetic chemistry experiments that requires no cooling water for operation.

From Asynt 25 Mar 2015

Texas A&M Researchers Develop Innovative Biomaterial to Treat Hard-to-Heal Bone Breaks and Defects

A team of researchers from Texas A&M University has developed a novel material capable of activating cells to aid bone formation, paving the way to treat bone defects and breaks that are hard to heal.

24 Mar 2015

Researchers Control Heat and Sound Using Magnetic Field

Researchers at The Ohio State University have found out a way to control heat using a magnetic field. In their study they have shown that the amount of heat that flowed through a semiconductor could be reduced by 12%, when a magnetic field that was approximately the size of a medical MRI was used.

24 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

Silver Nanodiscs on MoS2 Hold Promise for LED Applications

Mica, a Naturally Occurring High Performance Insulator, Available from Goodfellow in Sheet Form

The 'Next Theory of Superconductivity'

WITec Announces Winners of 2015 Paper Awards in Raman Imaging and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy Fields

New Applications Brochure on Complex Motion Control Systems for Scientific Research

New Solar Cell Combines Two Photovoltaic Materials to Harvest More Energy

PI Introduces Q-614 Miniature Rotation Positioning System for Micromanipulation Applications

Asynt Introduces CondenSyn High Performance Air Condenser for Synthetic Chemistry Experiments

Texas A&M Researchers Develop Innovative Biomaterial to Treat Hard-to-Heal Bone Breaks and Defects

Researchers Control Heat and Sound Using Magnetic Field

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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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

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3Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water

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