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Researchers Discover New Class of Thermoelectric Materials that Deliver High Performance

Leveraging the latest developments in applying hypothetical calculations to predict the characteristics of novel materials, scientists have discovered an innovative class of half-Heusler thermoelectric compounds, which also include a compound with the highest figure of merit—a metric used for establishing the way a thermoelectric material efficiently changes heat to electricity.

18 Jan 2019

Know the Unknown – with Cora Raman Spectrometers from Anton Paar

The Cora Raman spectrometer family from Anton Paar is perfectly suited for the chemical identification or characterization of molecular structures.

From Anton Paar GmbH 17 Jan 2019

Ammonia by Phosphorus Catalysis

Ammonia synthesis through electroreduction of nitrogen on black phosphorus nanosheets.

17 Jan 2019

New Study May Help Optimize Welding and Additive Manufacturing Processes in Future

A new study, led by the University of Leicester, will improve the welding and additive manufacturing process.

17 Jan 2019

Unique Materials Convert Visible into Infrared Light, Paving Way for Photodynamic Therapy and Drug Development

Researchers from Columbia University, in partnership with scientists from Harvard, have been successful in developing a chemical process to turn visible light into infrared energy, allowing innocuous radiation to enter living tissue and other materials without causing damage because of high-intensity light exposure.

17 Jan 2019

Physicists Use Ultracold Quantum Gases to Model Topological Insulators

Insulators with conducting edges are promising materials that can be used for intriguing technological applications. Yet, to date, researchers have failed to gain in-depth insights into their properties.

17 Jan 2019

Researchers Propose Hybrid Multimaterial 3D Printing Method to Create Fast Response, Stiffness-Tunable Soft Actuators

Conventional robotic systems that have stiff parts are often known to pose a danger to human operators. In contrast, flourishing robots and soft actuators not only provide superior adaptivity to surroundings but also allow secure, coexisting interaction with humans.

16 Jan 2019

UK-based NCC Installs ENGEL Duo for Composites Research for Automotive & Aerospace

Composite lightweight construction based on thermoplastics promises more efficient manufacturing processes and the recycling of obsolete components. Until the innovative materials and processes are used on a large scale some challenges still need to be solved and more experience needs to be gained.

16 Jan 2019

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

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

Materials Research News

Researchers Discover New Class of Thermoelectric Materials that Deliver High Performance

Know the Unknown – with Cora Raman Spectrometers from Anton Paar

Ammonia by Phosphorus Catalysis

New Study May Help Optimize Welding and Additive Manufacturing Processes in Future

Unique Materials Convert Visible into Infrared Light, Paving Way for Photodynamic Therapy and Drug Development

Physicists Use Ultracold Quantum Gases to Model Topological Insulators

Researchers Propose Hybrid Multimaterial 3D Printing Method to Create Fast Response, Stiffness-Tunable Soft Actuators

UK-based NCC Installs ENGEL Duo for Composites Research for Automotive & Aerospace

3D Printing Technique 100 Times Faster Using Light

New Materials to Boost Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells

How does Analytical Chemistry Support Preservation in Cultural Heritage Studies?

Nanomechanical Testing of High-Temperature Coatings

Detection of Natural Gas Leaks using ABB’s Methane Analyzers on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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Up to 2 kN (450 lbf) Force Capacity - 5940 Series Universal Testing System

Using the LMI5500 Series to Improve Melt Flow Rate

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1 AFM-based nano-DMA solution introduced by Bruker

2 New Technique Helps Customize 3D CAD Models for Manufacturing and 3D Printing Applications

3 Novel Plasma Treatment Enables Strong Adhesion of Polymers and Vulcanized Rubber to Other Materials

4 Innovative 3D Printing Method for Producing Digital Wood

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

6 Dotz secures an Important Commercial Sale of Validotz™ Markers from a Swiss Based Company Providing Secured-Plastic-Packaging Solutions

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