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Study Reveals the Secret Life of Lithium in Sun-Like Stars: Created Not Just Destroyed

Today a new international study involving a Monash astrophysicist and published in Nature Astronomy provides a fresh understanding of both how Lithium is made, and how it is destroyed.

6 Jul 2020

Study on Pseudo-Anti-Galvanic Reaction Could Help Modulate Nanoparticles

A collaborative team, including Prof. WU Zhikun’s group from the Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science and CAS member YANG’s Jinlong group from the University of Science and Technology of China, has achieved continuous advances in pseudo-anti-galvanic reaction research.

6 Jul 2020

MedeA Software Release MedeA 3.1 -- Precision at Scale - The New Normal

The MedeA 3.1 release provides cutting edge functionality including VASP 6 support and mesoscale simulation tools.

From Materials Design, Inc. 6 Jul 2020

Novel Technique for Increasing Intensity of Lasers

In a paper that made the cover of the journal Applied Physics Letters, an international team of researchers has demonstrated an innovative technique for increasing the intensity of lasers.

6 Jul 2020

Study Elucidates Hydrodynamic Power Generation Using Spin Currents

Researchers in the ERATO Saitoh Spin Quantum Rectification Project in the JST Strategic Basic Research Programs have elucidated the mechanism of the hydrodynamic power generation using spin currents in micrometer-scale channels, finding that power generation efficiency improves drastically as the size of the flow is made smaller.

3 Jul 2020

Cellulose Nanofibers Used to Develop Light, Highly Porous Material

Electric motors and electronic devices generate electromagnetic fields that sometimes have to be shielded in order not to affect neighboring electronic components or the transmission of signals.

3 Jul 2020

New Carbon Nanotube Film Could be Used for Next-Generation Smart Fabrics

A film made of tiny carbon nanotubes may be a key material in developing clothing that can heat or cool the wearer on demand.

3 Jul 2020

New Gas Membrane Materials Could Help Reduce Industrial Carbon Emissions

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are advancing gas membrane materials to expand practical technology options for reducing industrial carbon emissions.

3 Jul 2020

Study Finds Molecular Additive Improves Longevity of Perovskite Solar Cells

Solar energy researchers at Oregon State University are shining their scientific spotlight on materials with a crystal structure discovered nearly two centuries ago.

3 Jul 2020

Novel, Low-Cost Method to Create Silica Beads for Nanomedicine, Bioimaging

Researchers in Australia and China have proposed an innovative and cost-effective new method for creating silica beads, which have a number of key uses, ranging from nanomedicine and bioimaging to the production of paper and polished concrete.

2 Jul 2020

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 Research News

Study Reveals the Secret Life of Lithium in Sun-Like Stars: Created Not Just Destroyed

Study on Pseudo-Anti-Galvanic Reaction Could Help Modulate Nanoparticles

MedeA Software Release MedeA 3.1 -- Precision at Scale - The New Normal

Novel Technique for Increasing Intensity of Lasers

Study Elucidates Hydrodynamic Power Generation Using Spin Currents

Cellulose Nanofibers Used to Develop Light, Highly Porous Material

New Carbon Nanotube Film Could be Used for Next-Generation Smart Fabrics

New Gas Membrane Materials Could Help Reduce Industrial Carbon Emissions

Study Finds Molecular Additive Improves Longevity of Perovskite Solar Cells

Novel, Low-Cost Method to Create Silica Beads for Nanomedicine, Bioimaging

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 Research 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?

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

23D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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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