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Researchers Remove Gaps to Improve the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

It is not known how to set up a defensive wall in a soccer game, and coaches would not prefer a gap between defensive players in the wall. Researchers, on their part, are also doing the same when they attempt to enhance the stability of perovskite solar cells, or PSCs.

24 Dec 2018

New Version of High-Energy Magnesium Battery Could Prove to be the Best Alternative to Lithium Ion Batteries

Scientists at the University of Houston and the Toyota Research Institute of America have found out a favorable new variant of high-energy magnesium batteries that may find prospective applications ranging from electric vehicles to battery storage for renewable energy systems.

24 Dec 2018

Applying Feynman Diagrams to Describe Rotation of Molecules in Solvents

In condensed matter physics, Feynman diagrams are a robust tool. The method involves converting highly complex equations into sets of simple diagrams, thereby establishing itself as one of the brilliant tools in the toolbox of a theoretical physicist.

24 Dec 2018

New High-Strength Ceramic Material Can Withstand Extremely High Temperatures

Researchers at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) and the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) have developed a brand-new, high-strength ceramic material that can endure prolonged exposure to supersonic airflow at temperatures greater than 2600 °C.

21 Dec 2018

Picosun’s ALD Nanolaminates Extend the Lifetime of Biomedical Microimplants

Picosun Group, a leading, global supplier of ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating solutions, has developed a groundbreaking method for biocompatible encapsulation of microelectronic body implants.

From Picosun Oy 21 Dec 2018

Picosun’s ALD nanolaminates extend the lifetime of biomedical microimplants

Picosun's advanced ALD thin film coatings provide effective biocompatible encapsulation for microimplants, addressing critical healthcare technology needs.

From Picosun Oy 21 Dec 2018

New Shape-Shifting Material Shows Promise for Soft Robots and Biomedical Applications

Researchers from Rice University have developed a novel rubbery, shape-shifting material that is capable of morphing from one advanced form to another on demand.

21 Dec 2018

Researchers Produce Customized 3D-Printed Batteries for Small-Scale Wearable Electronic Devices

There has been a rapid growth of flexible, wireless electronic devices and they have reached the level of commercialization. However, a majority of the battery shapes are limited to rectangular and/or spherical structures, leading to inefficient use of space.

21 Dec 2018

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology attended kick-off meeting in Eindhoven for European partners building an efficient pilot production line for photonic chips.

Photonics is an emerging technology with a potential multitrillion euro market. Innovative small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are at the forefront of this development, but the R&D costs are prohibitive for them.

From Oxford Instruments Semiconductor 21 Dec 2018

Strem Chemicals, Inc., Receives National Performance Improvement Honor

Strem Chemicals, Inc. receives SOCMA's Silver Performance Improvement Award for excellence in EHS&S, highlighting commitment to safety and community engagement.

From Strem Chemicals 21 Dec 2018

Disordered Particles of Magnesium Chromium Oxide Hold Potential for Future Battery Technology

New magnesium battery energy storage technologies can possibly be realized through disordered and tiny particles of magnesium chromium oxide.

20 Dec 2018

New Method Shows Promise for Making Neural Network Training More Energy Efficient and Faster

Inspired by neurons, a research team, headed by the University of California San Diego, has devised a new hardware-software co-design method that holds potential for making neural network training faster and more energy efficient.

20 Dec 2018

Novel Protein Could be Used to Detect and Collect Rare-Earth Metals Used in Smartphone

A newfound protein could be useful in detecting, targeting, and collecting the rare-earth metals used in smartphones from the environment. A detailed description of the protein has been offered by two innovative studies by scientists from Penn State.

20 Dec 2018

Delta Announces Partnership with CODESYS at SPS IPC Drives 2018 Nuremberg

Delta, a world-class provider of industrial automation solutions, held a press conference today at SPS IPC Drives 2018 to announce its new partnership with 3S-Smart Software Solution GmbH, a member of the CODESYS Group and creator of the market-leading IEC 61131-3 industrial software CODESYS.

From Delta Electronics, Inc. 20 Dec 2018

Industry Veteran Joins Micromeritics’ Particle Testing Authority (PTA) Boosting Company’s Thermal Analysis Capabilities

Particle Testing Authority (PTA), a division of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, now has expanded thermal analysis capabilities with addition of Bryan Shaw to its team.

From Malvern Panalytical 20 Dec 2018

Materials Science News

Researchers Remove Gaps to Improve the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

New Version of High-Energy Magnesium Battery Could Prove to be the Best Alternative to Lithium Ion Batteries

Applying Feynman Diagrams to Describe Rotation of Molecules in Solvents

New High-Strength Ceramic Material Can Withstand Extremely High Temperatures

Picosun’s ALD Nanolaminates Extend the Lifetime of Biomedical Microimplants

Picosun’s ALD nanolaminates extend the lifetime of biomedical microimplants

New Shape-Shifting Material Shows Promise for Soft Robots and Biomedical Applications

Researchers Produce Customized 3D-Printed Batteries for Small-Scale Wearable Electronic Devices

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology attended kick-off meeting in Eindhoven for European partners building an efficient pilot production line for photonic chips.

Strem Chemicals, Inc., Receives National Performance Improvement Honor

Disordered Particles of Magnesium Chromium Oxide Hold Potential for Future Battery Technology

New Method Shows Promise for Making Neural Network Training More Energy Efficient and Faster

Novel Protein Could be Used to Detect and Collect Rare-Earth Metals Used in Smartphone

Delta Announces Partnership with CODESYS at SPS IPC Drives 2018 Nuremberg

Industry Veteran Joins Micromeritics’ Particle Testing Authority (PTA) Boosting Company’s Thermal Analysis Capabilities

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