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Perovskites Could Help Create Low-Cost, Efficient, Flexible Solar Cells

Perovskites with their crystal structures and promising electro-optical properties could be the active ingredient that makes the next generation of low-cost, efficient, lightweight and flexible solar cells.

5 May 2020

Diamagnetic Molecules Show Magneto-Sensitive Optical, Photophysical Properties

The Princeton University Department of Chemistry publishes research this week proving that an applied magnetic field will interact with the electronic structure of weakly magnetic, or diamagnetic, molecules to induce a magnetic-field effect that, to their knowledge, has never before been documented.

5 May 2020

The Advanced Materials Show and Ceramics UK will Now Take Place on 2nd & 3rd December 2020, Stoneleigh UK

Due to the ongoing and developing situation regarding COVID-19 Event Partners, the show organisers, have made the decision to move The Advanced Materials Show and Ceramics UK and their co-located events Battery Cells & Systems Expo and Vehicle Electrification Expo to 2nd & 3rd December 2020.

From The Advanced Materials Show 5 May 2020

New, Low-Cost, Efficient Device Splits Water to Produce Hydrogen Fuel

Rice University researchers have integrated high-efficiency solar cells and electrode catalysts into an efficient, low-cost device that splits water to produce hydrogen fuel.

5 May 2020

New Technology Helps Find Positions of Nanoscale Biomolecules with Precision

Since Robert Hooke's first description of a cell in Micrographia 350 years ago, microscopy has played an important role in understanding the rules of life.

5 May 2020

Single-Crystal Electrode Could Yield Pivotal Findings for Advanced Batteries

The diamonds and other crystals on view in science museum exhibits are a delight to the eye. What contributes to their sometimes dazzling geometric shapes and colors is their highly ordered arrangement of atoms.

5 May 2020

Novel Composite Membranes for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells

Ethanol has five times higher volumetric energy density (6.7 kWh/L) than hydrogen (1.3 kWh/L) and can be used safely in fuel cells for power generation.

5 May 2020

Study Highlights Gallium Oxide's Promise for Next Generation Radiation Detectors

New research from North Carolina State University finds that radiation detectors making use of single-crystal gallium oxide allow for monitoring X-ray radiation in near-real time.

5 May 2020

New Atom-Sized Machine Creates Entropy When Filled with Free Energy

Here's a new chapter in the story of the miniaturisation of machines: researchers in a laboratory in Singapore have shown that a single atom can function as either an engine or a fridge.

5 May 2020

New Open-Source Design Enables 3D Printing of Precision Microscopes

For the first time, labs around the world can 3D print their own precision microscopes, thanks to an open-source design created at Bath.

5 May 2020

Selective Doping of DWNTs with Boron Increases Electrical Conductivity

Carbon nanotubes, the tiny hollow tube of hexagonal carbon lattices has been touted as one of the most promising materials for building items with fascinating electrical, thermal and mechanical properties.

5 May 2020

Element Invests in Leading 5G Testing Capabilities

Following its acquisition of leading connected technologies business, PCTEST, Element Materials Technology (Element) completed a multi-million dollar investment in Q1 of equipment and facilities to enhance PCTEST’s existing 5G technology for wireless device manufacturers

From Element Materials Technology 5 May 2020

Researchers Successfully Gain Control over Molecular Machines

Molecular machines have the potential to revolutionize the future -- if we can find a way to control them.

5 May 2020

New Materials for Capturing CO2 Could be Used to Reduce Industrial Emissions and as Catalysts

Graphenea has completed its participation of the European GRAMOFON Project, which has developed an innovative CO2 capture process based on novel nanomaterials and microwave energy.

From Graphenea 5 May 2020

Weighing Excellence Wherever You Need It: The New, Smaller Footprint of XPR Analytical Balances from METTLER TOLEDO

METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to support your needs for an accurate, intuitive weighing experience with a new XPR Analytical balance that is a full 20 percent smaller than its predecessor, making it the smallest weighing device in its class.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 4 May 2020