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Researchers Develop New Self-Healing Material Based on Ethylene

A team of researchers from RIKEN and Kyushu University have created a new material based on ethylene, a compound considered to be the source of a majority of the plastic that is used nowadays.

8 Feb 2019

Fast Digitizer from Spectrum Enables Breakthrough in Cell Sorting

Cell sorting plays a fundamental role in molecular biology, pathology, immunology and virology research. It requires the ability to rapidly search through and sort out cells based on their unique chemical features and shapes.

From Spectrum Instrumentation 7 Feb 2019

Observing Hydrogen’s Effects in Metal

Hydrogen, the second-tiniest of all atoms, can penetrate right into the crystal structure of a solid metal.

7 Feb 2019

Scientists Create a Toolbox to Produce Different PVDF-Based Block Copolymers with Tunable Properties

Polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF in short, is a ferroelectric polymer that possesses a number of unique properties and can possibly be used for storing energy or information.

6 Feb 2019

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

The remarkably high conversion rates of natural enzymes partially result from boosting the catalytic activity of a chosen few amino acid side chains through precise arrangement within the protein binding cavity.

4 Feb 2019

Innovative Hydrogel-Based Self-Growing Materials that Strengthen in Reaction to Force

An approach inspired by the process accountable for muscle growth could result in the creation of stronger, longer-lasting materials.

1 Feb 2019

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

An innovative technology harnessing sunlight to fuel chemical reactions could result in a more sustainable chemical manufacturing sector, which happens to be the biggest energy consumers in the world.

31 Jan 2019

Underlying Physics of Liquid Jet Cleaning Exposed Using Fluid Dynamics Simulation

Semiconductor manufacturing and numerous other industrial tasks involve cleaning processes, and from health and environmental standpoints, it has become extremely necessary to use physical cleaning methods such as underwater ultrasound or liquid jets rather than toxic chemicals.

30 Jan 2019

Researchers Create Hierarchical Porous Titanium Nitride for Use in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

A research team from KAIST has created ultra-stable, high-rate lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) by making use of hierarchical porous titanium nitride as a sulfur host, and realized excellent cycle stability and improved performance for LSBs.

29 Jan 2019

Research Reveals “Wigner Glass” Arrangement of Electrons in Cuprates

Cuprates, a family of copper-oxide ceramics sharing a common elementary unit of oxygen and copper atoms in a flat square lattice, have been investigated for their potential to be superconducting at comparatively high temperatures.

29 Jan 2019

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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

Researchers Develop New Self-Healing Material Based on Ethylene

Fast Digitizer from Spectrum Enables Breakthrough in Cell Sorting

Observing Hydrogen’s Effects in Metal

Scientists Create a Toolbox to Produce Different PVDF-Based Block Copolymers with Tunable Properties

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

Innovative Hydrogel-Based Self-Growing Materials that Strengthen in Reaction to Force

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Underlying Physics of Liquid Jet Cleaning Exposed Using Fluid Dynamics Simulation

Researchers Create Hierarchical Porous Titanium Nitride for Use in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Research Reveals “Wigner Glass” Arrangement of Electrons in Cuprates

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

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

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

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

5Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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