Entropy, a physical property often explained as "disorder," is revealed as a creator of order with a new bonding theory developed at the University of Michigan and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Crystals reveal the hidden geometry of molecules to the naked eye. Scientists use crystals to figure out the atomic structure of new materials, but many can't be grown large enough. Now, a team of researchers report a new technique in the January 19 issue of Nature that can discover the crystalline structure of any material.
Lithium-ion batteries are relatively safe, long-lasting, fast charging and better for the environment than non-rechargeable batteries–right- Not quite. The rocking-chair mechanism that allows for commercial power storage generally uses rare earth elements, such as nickel and cobalt.
PRECiV™ software enables users in production, quality control and inspection to make precise, repetitive 2D measurements and obtain results that comply with the latest industrial standards.
Adsorptive stripping voltammetry (AdSV) provides fast and sensitive detection of iron in process waters of the water-steam circuit (boiler feed water, makeup water, condensate) in power plants.
Caged or confined machines tend to display stimulating properties by turning input energy into programmed functions.
A novel study in the journal Metals focuses on the importance of bond strength as a significant factor for plasma-sprayed NiCrBSi thin films; the researchers have proposed a unique method reliant on total areas of interlayer pores.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
19 Jan 2022
The growth of the transportation sector has brought with it the critical issue of air pollution in urban areas from vehicle emissions.
By Reginald Davey
19 Jan 2022
As the world moves toward implementing fully renewable energy and away from fossil fuels, research is ongoing into the optimization of technologies that will help to achieve a net zero carbon global economy.
By Reginald Davey
19 Jan 2022
Glitter is often made using microplastics and toxic compounds. This is obviously problematic, as the manufacture of this product can cause plastic pollution and environmental damage. Now, a type of glitter has been produced, which uses materials derived from plants instead of synthetic materials. The research has been published in Nature Materials.
By Reginald Davey
19 Jan 2022
A team of researchers recently published a paper in the journal Materials that demonstrated the crack-healing ability of ceramic composites at low temperatures.
By Susha Cheriyedath
19 Jan 2022
In a recent study published in the journal Materials, researchers developed a mild two-step process to thin black phosphorus (BP) flakes, which can be used in high-performance semiconductor devices.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
19 Jan 2022
In a recent study published in the journal Materials, researchers from the Czech Republic developed hybrid prepreg tapes (rectangular cross-section) from glass multifilament roving (circular cross-section) and epoxy matrix using controlled mechanical spreading technology.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
19 Jan 2022
Researchers have recently published a study in the journal Sustainability that shows that when preparing biofuel pellets from coarse stem herbaceous plants, ecological biofuel is obtained.
By David J. Cross
19 Jan 2022
Despite efforts to promote recycling and reuse of plastic materials, the plastic problem continues to be a global problem. West Virginia University engineers hope to debottleneck the remaining challenges for recycling of single-use plastic packaging by upcycling them into petrochemicals.