Solid-state batteries show potential, but until researchers and manufacturers work out how to scale them successfully, they'll remain in R&D. Joe Adiletta at Volexion comments.
Inside the Findings That Shaped Materials Science takes a closer look at some of those turning points - the ideas, lab innovations, and breakthroughs that shifted the way we study and use materials. In today's piece, we take a closer look at semiconductors.
By Mohsin Abbas
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Some semiconductor defects stay invisible for years before causing failure. Explore why latent defects evade inspection and how they emerge under operational stress.
By Grant Webster
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Materials engineering is surprisingly important in the cosmetic industry. Nobody wants their foundation to smudge, or their mascara to run. Here, we discuss the science behind the perfect beat.
By Ankit Singh
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When is it worth destroying a device to understand it? This article examines how destructive physical analysis resolves structural uncertainty in FA.
By Sebastian Leonard
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Compare duplex and austenitic stainless steels, focusing on differences in corrosion resistance, PREN, weldability, strength, and material selection for chloride-heavy environments.
By Atif Suhail
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When accelerated testing reveals failures, what do they really mean? Understanding stress-induced artefacts in semiconductor reliability.
By Grant Webster
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Late defect discovery erodes yield, profit, and reliability. Here’s why inspection coverage and failure analysis drive economic performance in advanced fabs.
By Sebastian Leonard
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In the tech world, things can get hot - temperatures rise as CPU processors work hard. To mitigate these energetic expenditures, we need plastics to be resistant to heat, have good dielectric constants, and more. Here, we explore the latest research in the area.
When contamination defects surface in advanced nodes, the root cause often spans tools, materials, and handling. This piece outlines how defect mapping, TEM, and SPC data converge to prove causation.
By Grant Webster
4 Mar 2026