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Researchers Use High-Energy Electron Beam to Prepare 3D Porous Graphene Films

Recently, Prof. WANG Zhenyang's research group from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has prepared macroscopic thick three-dimensional porous graphene films.

7 Jul 2021

Research Shows Potential Ways to Produce Nano-Inks for Additive Manufacturing of Supercapacitors

Research led by Kansas State University's Suprem Das, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, in collaboration with Christopher Sorensen, university distinguished professor of physics, shows potential ways to manufacture graphene-based nano-inks for additive manufacturing of supercapacitors in the form of flexible and printable electronics.

5 Jul 2021

Rtec-Instruments’ Surface Materials Tester SMT 5000

Rtec-Instruments is proud to introduce its Surface Materials Tester SMT 5000 on the market.

30 Jun 2021

A Simple, Easily Scalable Method to Obtain Polytetrafluoroethylene Membranes

Scientists of Tomsk Polytechnic University were able to obtain polytetrafluoroethylene membranes using electrospinning. PTFE is known to be the most stable existent polymer.

29 Jun 2021

Selective Synthesis of Ring-Expanded Porphyrinoids Based on Oxidative Coupling

Profs. Okujima and Uno at Ehime University, in collaboration with Prof. Kobayashi at Shinshu University, reported the selective synthesis, the molecular structure, optical properties and electronic structure of cyclo[9]pyrrole, a ring-expanded porphyrin consisting of directly connected pyrrole rings.

24 Jun 2021

New Method Fabricates Metamaterials Using Low-Cost Inkjet Printing

Engineers at Tufts University have developed new methods to more efficiently fabricate materials that behave in unusual ways when interacting with microwave energy, with potential implications for telecommunications, GPS, radar, mobile devices, and medical devices.

22 Jun 2021

New Process Using a Light-Sensitive Chemical Can Reduce Production Cost of Popular Compound

A process using a light-sensitive chemical can drastically reduce cost and energy consumption to produce gamma-cyclodextrin, a compound that is widely used in manufacturing, according to a Dartmouth study.

22 Jun 2021

Low-Cost Production of High-Performance Bulk Superconductors

Superconductors are something like a miracle in the modern world. Their unique property of zero resistance can revolutionize power transmission and transport (e.g., Maglev train). However, most of the conventional superconductors require cooling down to extremely low temperatures that can only be achieved with liquid helium, a rather expensive coolant.

18 Jun 2021

Breakthrough Could Help Improve the Production and Application of Foams

Chemical engineers at the University of Illinois Chicago and UCLA have answered longstanding questions about the underlying processes that determine the life cycle of liquid foams. The breakthrough could help improve the commercial production and application of foams in a broad range of industries.

18 Jun 2021

New Chemical Process Creates Light and Highly Absorbent Aerogels

Rice University has developed a simple chemical process that produces light yet highly absorbent aerogels that can take a beating.

9 Jun 2021

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Materials Processing News

Researchers Use High-Energy Electron Beam to Prepare 3D Porous Graphene Films

Research Shows Potential Ways to Produce Nano-Inks for Additive Manufacturing of Supercapacitors

Rtec-Instruments’ Surface Materials Tester SMT 5000

A Simple, Easily Scalable Method to Obtain Polytetrafluoroethylene Membranes

Selective Synthesis of Ring-Expanded Porphyrinoids Based on Oxidative Coupling

New Method Fabricates Metamaterials Using Low-Cost Inkjet Printing

New Process Using a Light-Sensitive Chemical Can Reduce Production Cost of Popular Compound

Low-Cost Production of High-Performance Bulk Superconductors

Breakthrough Could Help Improve the Production and Application of Foams

New Chemical Process Creates Light and Highly Absorbent Aerogels

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Materials Processing News

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

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5New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

6Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

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