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Scientists Explore 3D Semiconductor Particles Offering 2D Properties

Two-dimensional semiconductors have a big edge as far as creating next-generation electronics is concerned. They are quicker, stronger, and highly efficient. But, they are extremely hard to fabricate.

4 Jan 2022

An Overview of Acoustic and Piezoelectric Acoustic Metamaterials

In a recent paper published in the journal Applied Materials Today, researchers from the United Kingdom evaluated the progress in the field of acoustic metamaterials, focusing on passive acoustic metamaterials, piezoelectric acoustic metamaterials, and metasurfaces.

4 Jan 2022

Effects of Chemical Pre-Treatment on Biomass Methane Fermentation

The current paper in energies explored the quantitative and qualitative variability in lignocellulosic materials (biomass) actively engaged in methane fermentation, i.e., carbohydrates, as a consequence of industrial pre-treatment.

4 Jan 2022

New Microwave Absorbing Material in the Form of Sodium Cobaltates

As per the research published in Ceramics International, a new microwave absorption substance, sodium cobaltates (Na0.78CoO2), was produced via a solid-state process and showed excellent electromagnetic attenuation.

4 Jan 2022

Investigating the Influence of Inert Gases on Flame Characteristics, Emissions, and Heat Flux

Research published in the journal Energies investigated the impacts of inert substances in fuel gas through trials on three distinct chemical burners (staged gasoline flame, stage-managed air burner, and low-calorific burner).

4 Jan 2022

Laser Transmission Welding on Ceramic Surface after Pulse Laser Micro-Texture Pretreatment

In a recent study published in the journal Ceramics International, researchers from China analyzed a new laser transmission-based welding method to enhance the welding strength between ceramic surfaces and highly transparent polymers.

4 Jan 2022

New Smart Food Packaging Material Kills Microbes Harmful to Humans

A biodegradable and sustainable “smart” food packaging material has been developed through university collaborations.

29 Dec 2021

Printing Car Parts with Periodic Layer Rotation

A new breakthrough in printing metal using additive manufacturing with periodic layer rotation is explored in the journal Materials.

29 Dec 2021

Using ZnFe2O4 as a Green Anode Material

A new synthesis methods of ferrite spinels is discussed in Applied Science with the most attractive electrochemical results from ZnFe2O4 that is achieved with peculiar morphologies or as composites.

29 Dec 2021

SiO2 Modified Polyimide Film Surface Discharge

For nanocomposite modification, differently doped nano-SiO2 are introduced into polyimide by researchers as per the latest paper published in the journal Polymers.

29 Dec 2021

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