In a recent study posted to the Research Square preprint* server as a submission to Nature, researchers from Japan studied the unique and pristine record of materials from asteroid Ryugu.
By Chinmay Saraf
7 Feb 2022
Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are defined as a class of materials exhibiting hopeful properties for semiconductor applications, like thin-film transistors (TFTs).
In an article recently published in the journal Frontiers in Materials, researchers reported the development of orthodontic aligners using four-dimensional (4D) technology.
By Surbhi Jain
7 Feb 2022
The latest article in the journal Frontiers in Energy Research proposes a revolutionary immersion cooling method that uses water as a coolant fluid and employs a particular seal construction intended to avoid the interface between water and the battery's electrodes.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
7 Feb 2022
Colloids are nothing but microparticles present in a solution, which implies the particles are distributed uniformly. Crystals created from colloids are useful in an extensive range of applications like fuel cells, batteries, solar cells, sensors, and catalysts.
In an article recently published in the journal Frontiers in Materials, researchers reported the fabrication of a superhydrophobic and eco-friendly coating of aluminum oxide/polydimethylsiloxane (Al2O3@PDMS) composite with mechanical robustness using PDMS, Al2O3 nanoparticles (NPs), and a spray coating method.
By Surbhi Jain
7 Feb 2022
QUT researchers are part of an international group who have explored ways in which organic transistors are being developed for use as wearable health sensors.
Understanding the structural properties of molecules found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory has always been the bread and butter of materials scientists.
In the chemical industry, the selective cleavage and oxidation of carbon–hydrogen (C–H) bonds, called "oxidative C–H functionalization" is an essential step in the production of many solvents, polymers, and surfactants, as well as intermediate compounds for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
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Carbon capture and storage has been proposed as one of the key technologies in fighting climate change.
By Reginald Davey
4 Feb 2022
Sustainable, low-carbon fuels are a focus of research into reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact of the global aviation industry.
By Reginald Davey
4 Feb 2022
Phycocyanin pigments are vital for multiple industries, having various important commercial applications.
By Reginald Davey
4 Feb 2022
In a pre-print article posted to the journal The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, researchers reported the preparation of different nanocomposites, namely Al-10Cu/2.5Al2O3, comprised of 2.5% alumina, 10% copper, and varying graphene (GN) weight ratios up to 1.5% by using a combination of powder metallurgy technique and hot rolling secondary process.
By Susha Cheriyedath
4 Feb 2022
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Materials, researchers from Sweden investigated the sensitivity of products made of super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) with unified number system (UNS) code SDSS UNS S32750 under test conditions identical to natural environments and with no simulated thermal aging.
By Chinmay Saraf
4 Feb 2022