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Researchers Create 'Few Atoms Thick' Semiconductors for Solar Cells and Circuits

During the past half-century, researchers have shaved silicon films down to merely a strand of atoms in the quest of smaller, faster electronics. For the next set of innovations, though, they will need unique ways to construct even tinier and more robust devices.

21 Sep 2017

Metal-Free Method for Controlling Cationic Polymerization

Chemists at the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) have developed a metal-free method for collecting cationic polymerization capable of providing a new framework for superior quality industrial polymers applicable to bio-materials and semi-conductors.

21 Sep 2017

Thomas Swan Appoints Prof Steve Bennington as New Business Director for its Advanced Materials Division

Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. announced today that it has appointed Prof Stephen Bennington as Business Director for its Advanced Materials Division.

From Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. 20 Sep 2017

Researcher Uses Internet to X-ray Life-Sustaining Crystals

At his West Virginia University lab, Aaron Robart grows crystals that may look like simple rock salt under conventional magnification, but by bombarding them with X-rays, he and his research team can construct computational models that expose the molecules within.

20 Sep 2017

Axalta Launches Eloxal Selection of High-Performance Metallic Effect Powder Coatings

Axalta Coating Systems, a top global supplier of powder and liquid coatings, launched the Eloxal Selection, containing high-performance metallic effect powder coatings from Axalta’s Alesta® Super Durable range.

20 Sep 2017

VTT Researchers Develop New Method to Create Recycled Fiber

The method develop at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland involves dissolving worn and discarded cotton and using it as a raw material for new fibre. The first product models demonstrate that recycled fibre can be transformed into a yarn and pleasant fabric.

20 Sep 2017

New Solar Cell Works Even in Water

Researchers from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo have created a new type of ultra-thin photovoltaic device, coated on both sides with waterproof and stretchable films, which can continue to provide electricity from sunlight even after being immersed in water or being compressed and stretched.

19 Sep 2017

Chemists Create Playdough/Lego-Like Particles to Make Miniature Building Blocks

Legos and Playdough are two very popular childhood building blocks. But what could one use to create something extremely small—a structure measuring lesser than the width of a human hair?

19 Sep 2017

Potential Use of Magnesium-Antimony Materials in Thermoelectric Devices

Thermoelectric materials will be a vital resource for the future as they are capable of producing electricity from sources of heat that would otherwise go to waste, from vehicle tailpipes, power plants and elsewhere, without producing additional greenhouse gases.

19 Sep 2017

Uncommon Fluorescent Materials for Use in Rapid Light-Based Communications Systems

Two-dimensional (2D) materials known as molecular aggregates are extremely effective light emitters that function on a different principle than usual organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or quantum dots.

19 Sep 2017

New "Beyond Lithium" Rechargeable Batteries with Superior Performance

Individuals increasingly depend on rechargeable batteries for a range of essential uses; from electric cars and mobile phones to electrical grid storage. This demand is presently taken up by lithium-ion batteries. New battery technologies will be needed for more efficient energy storage and new applications as individuals continue to transition from fossil fuels to low emission energy.

19 Sep 2017

A Simple Additive to Improve Perovskite Thin Films for Solar Cells

A KAUST team has discovered that thin films used in solar cells are more effective when simple chemicals called glycol ethers are incorporated to the film-forming mix.

19 Sep 2017

Potential Fuel Additives Promote Cleaner and More Efficient Combustion

An additive for conventional fuel made up of oxygenated organic compounds could help in reducing the discharge of pollutants into the atmosphere during the combustion of fossil fuels. The aspect of how these potential additives decompose under combustion-relevant conditions has recently been established by KAUST researchers.

19 Sep 2017

Innovative Graphical Software Brings ‘Shop Floor Programming’ Simplicity To CNC Precision Grinding Machines

Innovative new software from NUM enables CNC machine tool builders and retrofitters to provide their customers with exceptionally easy-to-use machine setup and real-time control facilities for precision grinding applications.

19 Sep 2017

One Component, High Temperature Resistant Epoxy Offers a Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

Featuring a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 15-20 x 10-6 in/in/°C, Master Bond EP13LTE is a one part epoxy for structural bonding applications.

From Master Bond Inc. 19 Sep 2017

Materials Science News

Researchers Create 'Few Atoms Thick' Semiconductors for Solar Cells and Circuits

Metal-Free Method for Controlling Cationic Polymerization

Thomas Swan Appoints Prof Steve Bennington as New Business Director for its Advanced Materials Division

Researcher Uses Internet to X-ray Life-Sustaining Crystals

Axalta Launches Eloxal Selection of High-Performance Metallic Effect Powder Coatings

VTT Researchers Develop New Method to Create Recycled Fiber

New Solar Cell Works Even in Water

Chemists Create Playdough/Lego-Like Particles to Make Miniature Building Blocks

Potential Use of Magnesium-Antimony Materials in Thermoelectric Devices

Uncommon Fluorescent Materials for Use in Rapid Light-Based Communications Systems

New "Beyond Lithium" Rechargeable Batteries with Superior Performance

A Simple Additive to Improve Perovskite Thin Films for Solar Cells

Potential Fuel Additives Promote Cleaner and More Efficient Combustion

Innovative Graphical Software Brings ‘Shop Floor Programming’ Simplicity To CNC Precision Grinding Machines

One Component, High Temperature Resistant Epoxy Offers a Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

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