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Alemnis Vacuum Transfer Module Enables Mechanical Testing of Air-Sensitive Materials

Handling air-sensitive materials such as lithium-ion battery compounds or reactive metals presents a significant challenge for researchers.

From Alemnis AG 17 Mar 2026

University Research Grants 2025 Europe

Alicat® Europe is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 University Grant Program, a regional initiative designed to support cutting-edge research across Germany and the Netherlands in fields related to flow and pressure control, hydrogen energy, and scientific instrumentation.

From Alicat Scientific, Inc. 16 Mar 2026

Waters Flagship ARES‑G3 Rheometer Sets New Benchmark for Data Quality at Breakthrough Speed

Waters Corporation today launched the ARES-G3™ Rheometer, part of the TA Instruments product line. This next-generation rheometer delivers industry-leading speed paired with best-in-class data to accelerate materials research and product development.

From TA Instruments 13 Mar 2026

Scientists Use X-Rays and Lasers to Map Chemical Bonds in Materials

To unlock materials of the future, including better photocatalysts or light-switchable superconductors, researchers need to understand how the valence electrons within materials respond to light at the atomic scale.

12 Mar 2026

3D-Printed Metamaterial Electrode Enables Fast, Enzyme-Free Glucose Detection

A novel binder-free ZrO2/Cu electrode, developed through 3D printing, demonstrates exceptional sensitivity and stability for nonenzymatic glucose monitoring.

12 Mar 2026

MOF Effectively Captures CO2 Even from Dilute Air Streams

A new study shows the potential of an MOF to capture CO2 with strong low-pressure uptake and efficient regeneration under mild conditions.

10 Mar 2026

Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Controlling Heat Flow in Solid Materials

New research from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with The Ohio State University and Amphenol Corporation, challenges conventional understanding about controlling heat flow in solid materials.

9 Mar 2026

How Platinum Atoms Prevent Sintering and Extend the Life of Catalysts

A team of researchers, including scientists at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, investigated a class of metal nanoparticles used as catalysts in major industrial processes. They found that adding a trace amount of platinum to copper nanoparticles greatly reduced an effect known as "sintering," which causes these catalysts to degrade over time.

6 Mar 2026

New Research Initiatives Strengthen Supply Chain for Isotopically Enriched Materials

The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced significant progress in research and development initiatives to increase the supply chain for isotopically enriched materials. These materials are critical to quantum information science and other advanced technologies.

5 Mar 2026

Strain and Advanced Materials Boost Performance in Atom-Thin Transistors

New modeling reveals how strain and high-k dielectrics mitigate phonon scattering in ultra-scaled MoS2 transistors, enhancing performance in nanometre devices.

24 Feb 2026

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