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3D Printing Technique 100 Times Faster Using Light

University of Michigan scientists have demonstrated that instead of constructing plastic filaments layer by layer, a new method to 3D printing lifts complex shapes from a vat of liquid at up to 100 times faster than conventional 3D printing processes.

14 Jan 2019

Lithium-Air Batteries Hold up to 10 Times More Energy with the Incorporation of 2D Materials as Catalysts

Lithium-air batteries are ready to become the next ground-breaking alternatives for existing lithium-ion batteries that power computers, cell phones, and electric vehicles.

11 Jan 2019

New Materials to Boost Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells

New research could make way for the design of new materials to help enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

11 Jan 2019

Vibrations of Phosphate Groups Represent Sensitive and Noninvasive Probes for Ions Interacting with Biomolecules

An important structural feature of RNA and DNA embedded in water is represented by pairs of positive magnesium ions and negatively charged phosphate groups.

11 Jan 2019

Researchers Devise Simple, Accurate Technique for Identifying Defects in Latest SiC Transistors

Transistors are prerequisites for devices involving current flow, and they are an obligatory component of almost all electronic switches. Transistors are used in the field of power electronics to switch large currents.

11 Jan 2019

Molex, Accenture and Amazon Web Services Co-Develop Edge Computing Solution Powering NextGen Autonomous Vehicles

Molex is expanding its autonomous and connected vehicle capabilities by working with Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring edge computing and voice assistant capabilities to the Molex Automotive Ethernet Network Platform.

From Molex 10 Jan 2019

Analyze Residual Solvents in Cannabis with Confidence

This new certified reference material (CRM) from Restek contains 20 commonly analyzed residual solvents in one convenient solution.

From Restek Corporation 10 Jan 2019

ExxonMobil’s New Polyethylene Grade Offers Improved Processability and Film Toughness

ExxonMobil will display a new Exceed™ XP performance polymers grade for high-performance coextrusion films, and recycle opportunities using Vistamaxx™ performance polymers, at its Arabplast 2019 booth #7C140.

From ExxonMobil Chemical Company 10 Jan 2019

New Lightweight Bio-composite Using Date Palm Fiber Biomass for Automotive

A team of researchers have developed a bio-composite material using date palm fiber biomass. The new material can be used to produce sustainable, lightweight and low-cost applications in the automotive and marine industries.

10 Jan 2019

Colorite Launches More Grades in Cellene® TPE Product Line for Various Applications

Colorite, a Tekni-Plex business, has announced the expansion of its Cellene® thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for healthcare and a wide variety of other applications such as foodservice, packaging component etc.

From Tekni-Plex 10 Jan 2019

Teknor Apex Launches Heat- and Chemical-resistant TPEs for Food-contact Applications

Teknor Apex Company has launched a new series of styrenic thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) - Monprene® RG-15100 Series Compounds – suitable for food-contact, cosmetics, and regulated applications.

From Teknor Apex 10 Jan 2019

Use of Housed Li Anode Could Enable Practical Applications of Li Metal Batteries

High-energy-density energy storage systems are highly sought after. From the time Sony Corporation launched the existing commercial lithium (Li) ion batteries (LIBs) in 1991, they have achieved remarkable progress and continue to dominate a huge part of the electric vehicle and portable electronics markets.

10 Jan 2019

New Metal Catalyst Can Help Diversify Drug Development Options

A team of researchers from the University of Illinois led by chemistry professor M. Christina White have created a new manganese-based catalyst that can alter the structure of drug-like molecules to produce new drugs, advancing the pace and efficiency of drug development.

10 Jan 2019

Lithium-Ion Batteries Poised to Become the Cheapest Option for Storage Applications

When it comes to buying or leasing a car, the sticker price and the long-term frequent costs, like gas and maintenance, have to be taken into consideration.

10 Jan 2019

Multi-Functional Microspectrophotometer Featuring UV-Visible-NIR, Photoluminescence, Raman and Polarization Microspectra™

CRAIC Technologies, the world leading innovator of microspectroscopy solutions, has added Raman microspectroscopy to its flagship product: the 20/30 Perfect Vision™ microspectrophotometer . Users of the 20/...

10 Jan 2019

Materials Science News

3D Printing Technique 100 Times Faster Using Light

Lithium-Air Batteries Hold up to 10 Times More Energy with the Incorporation of 2D Materials as Catalysts

New Materials to Boost Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells

Vibrations of Phosphate Groups Represent Sensitive and Noninvasive Probes for Ions Interacting with Biomolecules

Researchers Devise Simple, Accurate Technique for Identifying Defects in Latest SiC Transistors

Molex, Accenture and Amazon Web Services Co-Develop Edge Computing Solution Powering NextGen Autonomous Vehicles

Analyze Residual Solvents in Cannabis with Confidence

ExxonMobil’s New Polyethylene Grade Offers Improved Processability and Film Toughness

New Lightweight Bio-composite Using Date Palm Fiber Biomass for Automotive

Colorite Launches More Grades in Cellene® TPE Product Line for Various Applications

Teknor Apex Launches Heat- and Chemical-resistant TPEs for Food-contact Applications

Use of Housed Li Anode Could Enable Practical Applications of Li Metal Batteries

New Metal Catalyst Can Help Diversify Drug Development Options

Lithium-Ion Batteries Poised to Become the Cheapest Option for Storage Applications

Multi-Functional Microspectrophotometer Featuring UV-Visible-NIR, Photoluminescence, Raman and Polarization Microspectra™

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