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New Metamaterial Transports and Localizes Sound in Unusually Robust Ways

Scientists at the City College of New York (CCNY) and at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York have created a novel metamaterial that is capable of transporting sound in extraordinarily robust ways along its edges and localizing it at its corners.

2 Jan 2019

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

Polymers that contain plastics play a vital role in modern life. Since they are strong, lightweight, and unreactive, a wide array of technologies rely on them.

27 Dec 2018

Researchers Remove Gaps to Improve the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

It is not known how to set up a defensive wall in a soccer game, and coaches would not prefer a gap between defensive players in the wall. Researchers, on their part, are also doing the same when they attempt to enhance the stability of perovskite solar cells, or PSCs.

24 Dec 2018

New Version of High-Energy Magnesium Battery Could Prove to be the Best Alternative to Lithium Ion Batteries

Scientists at the University of Houston and the Toyota Research Institute of America have found out a favorable new variant of high-energy magnesium batteries that may find prospective applications ranging from electric vehicles to battery storage for renewable energy systems.

24 Dec 2018

Applying Feynman Diagrams to Describe Rotation of Molecules in Solvents

In condensed matter physics, Feynman diagrams are a robust tool. The method involves converting highly complex equations into sets of simple diagrams, thereby establishing itself as one of the brilliant tools in the toolbox of a theoretical physicist.

24 Dec 2018

New High-Strength Ceramic Material Can Withstand Extremely High Temperatures

Researchers at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) and the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) have developed a brand-new, high-strength ceramic material that can endure prolonged exposure to supersonic airflow at temperatures greater than 2600 °C.

21 Dec 2018

Researchers Produce Customized 3D-Printed Batteries for Small-Scale Wearable Electronic Devices

There has been a rapid growth of flexible, wireless electronic devices and they have reached the level of commercialization. However, a majority of the battery shapes are limited to rectangular and/or spherical structures, leading to inefficient use of space.

21 Dec 2018

Novel Protein Could be Used to Detect and Collect Rare-Earth Metals Used in Smartphone

A newfound protein could be useful in detecting, targeting, and collecting the rare-earth metals used in smartphones from the environment. A detailed description of the protein has been offered by two innovative studies by scientists from Penn State.

20 Dec 2018

Perfect Fish Fossil Offers a Glimpse into Devonian Period

The discovery of a new fish at a famous WA fossil site is in such good condition that it provides an exciting fresh glimpse into the evolution of species from 380 million years ago.

19 Dec 2018

University of Pittsburgh’s Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award to Develop Advanced, 2D Electronics

Over the past six decades, the decreased power consumption, increased storage capacity, and constant miniaturization of electronic devices have benefited the electronics sector and the average consumer.

19 Dec 2018

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

New Metamaterial Transports and Localizes Sound in Unusually Robust Ways

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

Researchers Remove Gaps to Improve the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

New Version of High-Energy Magnesium Battery Could Prove to be the Best Alternative to Lithium Ion Batteries

Applying Feynman Diagrams to Describe Rotation of Molecules in Solvents

New High-Strength Ceramic Material Can Withstand Extremely High Temperatures

Researchers Produce Customized 3D-Printed Batteries for Small-Scale Wearable Electronic Devices

Novel Protein Could be Used to Detect and Collect Rare-Earth Metals Used in Smartphone

Perfect Fish Fossil Offers a Glimpse into Devonian Period

University of Pittsburgh’s Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award to Develop Advanced, 2D Electronics

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

4New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

5Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

6Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

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