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Switching ‘Spin’ On and Off (and Up and Down) in Quantum Materials at Room Temperature

Researchers have found a way to control the interaction of light and quantum ‘spin’ in organic semiconductors that works even at room temperature.

17 Aug 2023

$New Materials Characterization Hub at University of Glasgow to Acquire Rigaku Electron Diffractometer$

New Materials Characterization Hub at University of Glasgow to Acquire Rigaku Electron Diffractometer

Rigaku is maintaining momentum in the field of electron diffraction (ED) and is proud to announce the sale of another XtaLAB Synergy-ED. The most recent sale will see a system installed at the University of Glasgow, wher...

From Rigaku Corporation 16 Aug 2023

Microscopic Behavior of Glassy Materials Revealed

An amorphous material is anything made of plastic or glass. When cooled, the atoms and molecules in amorphous materials never assemble to form crystals, unlike many other materials that freeze into crystalline solids.

16 Aug 2023

Dry Electropolishing – More Sustainability in the Field of Surface Finishing

The field of surface finishing is characterized by demands for higher quality with, at the same time, an increasing need for process consistency, traceability and resource efficiency.

16 Aug 2023

Developing Oxide Glass With Unprecedented Toughness

Scientists from the University of Bayreuth have created an oxide glass with extraordinary toughness in collaboration with partners in China and the United States.

16 Aug 2023

Aloe Vera Rinds Show Promise as Natural Insecticide

Aloe barbadensis, commonly known as aloe vera, has been used for thousands of years to treat skin ailments, promote digestive health and heal wounds.

16 Aug 2023

Graphene Nanoribbons: A Promising Material for Quantum Technology

Quantum technology is promising, but also perplexing. In the coming decades, it is expected to provide us with various technological breakthroughs: smaller and more precise sensors, highly secure communication networks, and powerful computers that can help develop new drugs and materials, control financial markets, and predict the weather much faster than current computing technology ever could.

16 Aug 2023

32-Atom Gold Fullerene Molecules are One and the Same as Tiny “Seed” Particles

Rice University chemists have discovered that tiny gold "seed" particles, a key ingredient in one of the most common nanoparticle recipes, are one and the same as gold buckyballs, 32-atom spherical molecules that are cousins of the carbon buckyballs discovered at Rice in 1985.

16 Aug 2023

ALUULA Collaborates with UBC to Develop Recycling Processes for High-Performance Composite Materials

ALUULA Composites, a Canadian advanced materials technology firm, is pleased to report that it is collaborating with the University of British Columbia (UBC) to develop world-first recycling applications for ALUULA’s high-performance, UHMWPE based composite materials.

From ALUULA Composites 16 Aug 2023

AssetCool Raises £2.25 Million to Advance Commercial Rollout of its Efficient Power Line Coating Technology

AssetCool, a thermal metaphotonics company out of the University of Manchester, has completed a £2.25 million Series A Funding round.

16 Aug 2023

Boston Micro Fabrication to Market World’s Thinnest Cosmetic Dental Veneer

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From Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) 15 Aug 2023

Using Flies as a Source of Chemicals to Make Bioplastics

Imagine using insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later - with the help of that very same type of bug.

14 Aug 2023

Economical and Efficient “Film” Novel Catalyst

Chemical processes that were previously nearly impossible have been made feasible using a revolutionary catalysis method.

14 Aug 2023

AI-Powered Alloy Design Revolutionizes the Fight Against Corrosion

In a world where annual corrosion economic losses exceed 2.5 trillion US dollars, the search for corrosion-resistant alloys and protective coatings continues to persist. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in the design of new alloys.

14 Aug 2023

Researchers Develop New Method for Recycling Plastics into Soap

A team led by Virginia Tech researchers has developed a new method for upcycling plastics into high-value chemicals known as surfactants, which are used to create soap, detergent, and more.

11 Aug 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.

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Switching ‘Spin’ On and Off (and Up and Down) in Quantum Materials at Room Temperature

New Materials Characterization Hub at University of Glasgow to Acquire Rigaku Electron Diffractometer

Microscopic Behavior of Glassy Materials Revealed

Dry Electropolishing – More Sustainability in the Field of Surface Finishing

Developing Oxide Glass With Unprecedented Toughness

Aloe Vera Rinds Show Promise as Natural Insecticide

Graphene Nanoribbons: A Promising Material for Quantum Technology

32-Atom Gold Fullerene Molecules are One and the Same as Tiny “Seed” Particles

ALUULA Collaborates with UBC to Develop Recycling Processes for High-Performance Composite Materials

AssetCool Raises £2.25 Million to Advance Commercial Rollout of its Efficient Power Line Coating Technology

Boston Micro Fabrication to Market World’s Thinnest Cosmetic Dental Veneer

Using Flies as a Source of Chemicals to Make Bioplastics

Economical and Efficient “Film” Novel Catalyst

AI-Powered Alloy Design Revolutionizes the Fight Against Corrosion

Researchers Develop New Method for Recycling Plastics into Soap

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A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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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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A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

2Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

33D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

6DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

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