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Using Dimensionless Maps to Predict the Stiffness, Strength and Toughness of Structures

Researchers from Rice University have embarked on a study to design universal maps to forecast the characteristics of biomimetic and natural platelet-matrix composites.

18 Mar 2015

New Diamond Technology to Tackle Drilling Costs from Hardide and Cutting & Wear

Hardfacing specialist Cutting & Wear today announced the development of a new TSP (thermally stable polycrystalline) diamond hardfacing material that will increase the life of drilling tools operating in highly abrasive environments by up to 10 times and cut the cost of drilling operations.

From Hardide Coatings 17 Mar 2015

New Research into 3D Printed Small Molecules Could Enable Customised Chemistry

Researchers from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) have synthesised small molecules using a simple technique, thus removing a key hurdle that restricted the investigation of a class of compounds providing great potential in the field of medicine and technology.

17 Mar 2015

Designing the ‘Holy Grail’ of Material Science

Physicists at Utrecht University have theoretically designed the 'holy grail' of material science. The material possesses graphene’s special electronic properties along with some properties which graphene does not have at room temperature.

13 Mar 2015

Oxford Instruments announces Dr Isabel Guillamón as winner of the 2015 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize for Europe

Oxford Instruments is delighted to announce the winner of the 2015 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize for Europe as Dr Isabel Guillamón, from the Condensed Matter Physics Department at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.

From Oxford Instruments Nanoscience 12 Mar 2015

UCLA Researchers Manufacture Highly Durable Glass that Reduces Greenhouse Emissions

Researchers at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris and UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed a method of manufacturing strong and highly durable glass. The research could pave the way for more long-lasting materials such as windows, fiber optic cables and display screens.

12 Mar 2015

Michelman Introduces Two New Solutions for Composite Wood Manufacturers

Michelman has introduced two new additions to its line of Michem® Wood Release mold release agents and processing aids for manufacturers of medium density fiberboard, oriented strand board, particle board and laminat...

From Michelman Inc 11 Mar 2015

Study Reveals How Chameleons Control Nanocrystals to Change Color

A research team from the Sections of Biology and Physics of the Faculty of Science from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland, has discovered the mechanisms that control and regulate the rapid and complex color changes in chameleons. Many chameleons display this phenomenon during social interactions. The research has been published in Nature Communications.

11 Mar 2015

Researchers Create High-Performance Ultrathin Polymeric Insulator for Field-Effect Transistors

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed ultrathin polymer insulators which play an important role in field-effect transistors (FETs) or low-power soft electronics.

10 Mar 2015

Study of Atomic-Scale Deformation Mechanisms to Understand Nanomaterial Behavior

Researchers at the Drexel University, the University of Pittsburgh and the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered a new method to view and analyze atomic-scale deformation mechanisms.

10 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 Science News

Using Dimensionless Maps to Predict the Stiffness, Strength and Toughness of Structures

New Diamond Technology to Tackle Drilling Costs from Hardide and Cutting & Wear

New Research into 3D Printed Small Molecules Could Enable Customised Chemistry

Designing the ‘Holy Grail’ of Material Science

Oxford Instruments announces Dr Isabel Guillamón as winner of the 2015 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize for Europe

UCLA Researchers Manufacture Highly Durable Glass that Reduces Greenhouse Emissions

Michelman Introduces Two New Solutions for Composite Wood Manufacturers

Study Reveals How Chameleons Control Nanocrystals to Change Color

Researchers Create High-Performance Ultrathin Polymeric Insulator for Field-Effect Transistors

Study of Atomic-Scale Deformation Mechanisms to Understand Nanomaterial Behavior

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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The Characterization of Additive Manufacturing Powders

VOCs and SVOCs - How to Achieve Cleaner Air

How does Optifuel Enhance the Analysis of Gasoline, Diesel, and Renewables?

Exploring the Impact of Particle Size and Density on Hollow Glass Microsphere Compression Strength

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 Science 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

2Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

3Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

4Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water

5New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

6Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

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