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First Production of Recycled Magnets at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham, UK Major Milestone for Hypromag

Mkango Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the first production of recycled rare earth magnets in the United Kingdom on commercial scale magnet manufacturing equipment in over 20 years, a major milestone in securing critical raw materials for the energy transition.

12 Dec 2023

Machine-Learning-Based Method Developed to Investigate How Materials Behave at Their Surfaces

Designing new compounds or alloys whose surfaces can be used as catalysts in chemical reactions can be a complex process relying heavily on the intuition of experienced chemists.

8 Dec 2023

Reacted Layer on MgO Impedes Direct Air Capture of CO2

One potential substance for directly extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and depositing it underground to mitigate the consequences of climate change is magnesium oxide.

8 Dec 2023

Neutrons Provide an Electrochemical Way to Produce Ammonia

By converting air into fertilizer, scientists at Stanford University and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are reducing carbon emissions.

7 Dec 2023

Enhanced Organic Solar Cell Performance Using Untreated Kraft Lignin

Stable and eco-friendly organic solar cells can be made from lignin, one of the most abundant organic compounds found in nature. It has now been demonstrated by researchers at Linköping University and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) that organic solar cells may be further enhanced by using untreated kraft lignin.

7 Dec 2023

Harper International Receives Order for Cementitious Materials Research

Harper International, world leader in thermal processing solutions for advanced materials, has been awarded a contract to engineer and manufacture a Rotary Tube Furnace for Cementitious Materials Research to be installed at University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER), located in Lexington, Kentucky.

From Harper International 7 Dec 2023

X-Ray Imaging Enhances Understanding of Laser Additive Manufacturing

Using a novel technique for defect detection, researchers from EPFL have settled a long-running dispute over laser additive manufacturing procedures.

6 Dec 2023

Understanding Material Disorders with the Help of Generative Models

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have employed generative machine learning models to investigate the various ways in which mismatches can occur between atoms in adjacent crystals of piezoelectric materials—materials that, when subjected to mechanical stress, produce a modest electrical voltage. This discovery reveals how disorder develops in these types of materials.

5 Dec 2023

Researchers Produce Feather-Inspired Materials with Novel EMPS Method

The recent publication details not only the technical aspects of EMPS but also its potential to inspire innovative applications, such as replicating the complex structures found in bird feathers.

5 Dec 2023

Mechanical Pressure Enhances Superconductivity and Facilitates Deformation of Quantum Material

Superconductors are materials that do not have any electrical resistance when the temperature is below a certain threshold, the so-called transition temperature.

1 Dec 2023

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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 Research News

First Production of Recycled Magnets at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham, UK Major Milestone for Hypromag

Machine-Learning-Based Method Developed to Investigate How Materials Behave at Their Surfaces

Reacted Layer on MgO Impedes Direct Air Capture of CO2

Neutrons Provide an Electrochemical Way to Produce Ammonia

Enhanced Organic Solar Cell Performance Using Untreated Kraft Lignin

Harper International Receives Order for Cementitious Materials Research

X-Ray Imaging Enhances Understanding of Laser Additive Manufacturing

Understanding Material Disorders with the Help of Generative Models

Researchers Produce Feather-Inspired Materials with Novel EMPS Method

Mechanical Pressure Enhances Superconductivity and Facilitates Deformation of Quantum Material

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

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Best Practices for the Mitigation of Matrix-Induced Contamination

Quantifying Amorphous Cementitious Materials with Benchtop XRD

Understanding Vacuum Drying Processes and Vacuum Tray Dryers in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

How to Clean a Thermal Oil System

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 Research News

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

1Reflective Paint Solves Lidar Detection Challenges for Self-Driving Cars

2Flame-Retardant Transparent Bamboo Outperforms Silica Glass

3New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

4Abundant Elements Enhance Lithium-Iron Battery Performance

5Korean Researchers Develop Revolutionary Heat Dissipation Material

6Understanding Floquet Fermi Liquids

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