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PPPL Model Decodes Black Silicon Secrets for Better Solar Cells and Beyond

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have developed a new theoretical model explaining one way to make black silicon, an important material used in solar cells.

10 Jan 2024

Argonne Scientists Develop New Cathode Material for Cheaper, More Sustainable Electric Vehicles

As most shoppers looking for a new vehicle know, electric vehicles typically carry a relatively hefty price tag. A primary contributor to this expense are the lithium-ion batteries that power the vehicle.

10 Jan 2024

Scientists Reveal How Water Vapor Creates a "Second Skin" on Metal

When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine's performance. Through a process called passivation, it also can form a thin inert layer that acts as a barrier against further deterioration.

4 Jan 2024

Researchers Discover Unusual Properties in a Superconducting Material

As industrial computing needs grow, the size and energy consumption of the hardware needed to keep up with those needs grows as well.

21 Dec 2023

Graphene Supercharges Copper Wires for Efficient Electricity

A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires.

21 Dec 2023

Scientists Unravel Mechanism of Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions

In the search for cheaper, greener alternatives to routinely used precious metal catalysts like palladium, nickel has become an increasingly popular choice in the last two decades for organic chemists assembling fragments.

21 Dec 2023

AI Reveals New Path to Control Dislocations in Everyday Materials

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to unveil a novel approach to comprehend small defects known as dislocations in polycrystalline materials.

20 Dec 2023

Unwinding the Mysteries of Magnetic Phonons in Topological Materials

Materials with enhanced thermal conductivity are critical for the development of advanced devices to support applications in communications, clean energy and aerospace. But in order to engineer materials with this property, scientists need to understand how phonons, or quantum units of the vibration of atoms, behave in a particular substance.

19 Dec 2023

Solar-Powered Clothing Adjusts to Climate

In a recent study, scientists have developed innovative solar-powered clothing by combining a flexible solar cell with an electrocaloric device.

15 Dec 2023

UW-Madison Researchers Develop Novel Material for Plasma-Facing Components in Fusion Devices

University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have used a spray coating technology to produce a new workhorse material that can withstand the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor.

15 Dec 2023

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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

PPPL Model Decodes Black Silicon Secrets for Better Solar Cells and Beyond

Argonne Scientists Develop New Cathode Material for Cheaper, More Sustainable Electric Vehicles

Scientists Reveal How Water Vapor Creates a "Second Skin" on Metal

Researchers Discover Unusual Properties in a Superconducting Material

Graphene Supercharges Copper Wires for Efficient Electricity

Scientists Unravel Mechanism of Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions

AI Reveals New Path to Control Dislocations in Everyday Materials

Unwinding the Mysteries of Magnetic Phonons in Topological Materials

Solar-Powered Clothing Adjusts to Climate

UW-Madison Researchers Develop Novel Material for Plasma-Facing Components in Fusion Devices

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

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

Puncture Fixture Equipment - Features and Applications

HMK-CD4 Nano Particle Size Analyzer

Defender™ Omega Handheld Raman Analyzer

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Characterizing Li-Ion Battery Components Using FIB-SEM Tomography

Developing Bioactive Cell Culture Materials with Plasma Treatment

Best Practices for the Mitigation of Matrix-Induced Contamination

Quantifying Amorphous Cementitious Materials with Benchtop XRD

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

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

1Flame-Retardant Transparent Bamboo Outperforms Silica Glass

2Korean Researchers Develop Revolutionary Heat Dissipation Material

3New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

4Abundant Elements Enhance Lithium-Iron Battery Performance

5Smart Contact Lenses Offer Real-Time Pressure Data

6Understanding Floquet Fermi Liquids

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