Materials Science News

Study Shows Fluoride Significantly Increases the Stability of Perovskite-Based Solar Cells

Researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have found that the stability of perovskite solar cells increases considerably when a small amount of fluoride is added to them.

New Application Report from Rigaku Demonstrates Analysis Method for Transition Metal-Based Alloys by WDXRF

Rigaku Corporation has published a new application report demonstrating quantitative analysis by the Fundamental Parameters (FP) method for iron (Fe), nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co) based alloys using wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometry.

Xometry Announces $50MM Equity Raise Led By Greenspring Associates

Dell Technologies Capital also participates in latest funding round to fuel continued growth for largest on-demand manufacturing marketplace.

Researchers Develop Magnetic Liquid Metals Droplets that can be Stretched at Large Scales

Arnold Schwarzenegger, in the Hollywood film Terminator 2: Judgement Day, became a humanoid liquid metal robot with superpower. Scientists have created a similar quasi-“Terminator” robot in the lab. The study was reported in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Process of Stamping Metal Sheets Receives Virtual Upgrade in the Form of a Simulation Method

A Japan-based team of scientists headed by Kanazawa University used the most modern simulation methods to determine how to fabricate the best tools to stamp complicated shapes into metal sheets without causing the resulting parts to twist out of shape.

New Phenomenon to Control the Motion of Particles on a Vibrating Surface

Scientists at Aalto University have found an amazing experiment that can change the opinion about how sound can move particles.

Researchers Demonstrate a Transformative Step to Boost the Energy Density of Lithium-Ion Batteries

According to a new study, soldiers who carry batteries weighing 15 to 25 pounds could now carry batteries that weigh significantly less but come with the same level of energy and offer better safety. Now, in the recent issue of the journal Nature, a research team at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory—the Army’s corporate research laboratory called ARL—and the University of Maryland (UMD) showed a revolutionary step in battery technology with the detection of a novel cathode chemistry.

DuPont to Introduce Advanced Semi-Crystalline Materials at RAPID + TCT 2019

DuPont will introduce several advanced new semi-crystalline materials at RAPID + TCT 2019 (booth #552), significantly expanding its 3D printing portfolio.

Solvay Presents Semi-Crystalline Polymers for Battery Packs & Modules at The Battery Show

Solvay’s specialty polymers are replacing heavy, expensive metal components for safer, higher-density batteries. In battery packs and modules, Solvay’s lightweighting, high-performance polymers provide design flexibility, cost reduction, corrosion and chemical resistance, electrical insulation and processing ease.

Xenia Launches Series of Short CF-filled PP Thermoplastic Composite Grades

Xenia brings to market a new series of short carbon-fiber filled PP thermoplastic composite grades under the XECARB® 11 brand.

Autometal Selects INEOS Styrolution’s Specialty ABS for Automotive Industry

INEOS Styrolution has announced that Autometal has selected the company’s specialty ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) Novodur® Ultra 4255 for a range of interior and exterior high-end applications.

Roquette Speaks at Frontiers in Polymer Science - Polymer Tech. for Solving Challenges

For 2019, the Sixth International Symposium Frontiers in Polymer Science offers a new format of three parallel sessions with invited and contributed talks in addition to 30 high-level plenary and featured speakers and large poster sessions.

SGL Carbon Develops Prototype of CF-Based Battery Enclosure for EVs of NIO

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles.

Polygon Announces Range of Custom-Engineered and Standard PolyLube Composite Bearings for Construction, Mining and Agricultural Equipment

Polygon Company, a leading producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, announces its line of PolyLube® high-performance custom-engineered and standard composite plain bearings (bushings), ideal for challenging applications in construction and mining equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, back hoes, and compact track loaders, as well as other applications requiring pivot joints with a very long life expectancy.

SHENMAO Offers Thermal Fatigue Resistance Pb-Free Solder Alloy

SHENMAO America, Inc. offers PF719 Thermal Fatigue Resistance Pb-Free Solder Alloy. PF719 provides excellent thermal fatigue reliability. The alloy offers a similar operating temperature window to typical SAC alloys.