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Light Microscopy Used for Combining Two X-Ray Methods

A team of scientists at KIT have obtained three-dimensional insights into the interior of crystals by employing non-destructive imaging methods. They have established the vital data about line-shaped defects that immensely influence the deformation behavior of crystals.

4 Dec 2017

Scientists Use New Class of Liquids to Develop Innovative Material Platform for TTA Photon Upconversion

A concept called the Shockley-Quesser limit currently restricts the conversion of solar energy into electricity. This restriction causes lower energy photons to be wasted, while enabling those that possess higher energies than those of the bandgap to be utilized.

4 Dec 2017

New Magnetoelectric Materials Enhance Memory Storage in Devices

Computers and smartphones are considered to be extremely useful as they are able to contain an increasing number of apps, videos and music.

30 Nov 2017

Researchers Use Vibrating Motion of Oxygen Ions to Change T-Rays to Visible Light

Researchers have positively visualized terahertz radiation, commonly referred as T-rays, using a crystal termed as mayenite (Ca12Al14O33). Their technique ingeniously utilizes the rattling motion caused by the vibration of oxygen ions within the cage-like structures of the crystal.

29 Nov 2017

Activity Descriptors for Electrochemical Reactions and Catalytic Cycles in Energy Storage Applications

Under the environmental concerns such as greenhouse effect and pollution, environment-friendly energy storage applications such as ammonia production, fuel cells, and lithium-air batteries are proposed to substitute fossil resources.

28 Nov 2017

New Method Compares the Performances of Organic Materials for Bioelectronics and Energy Storage

Northwestern Engineering’s Jonathan Rivnay has observed a swell in the development of new organic mixed conductors, referring to polymer materials capable of transporting both ions and electrons, over the past five years.

28 Nov 2017

Sulfur-Containing Alkylthio Groups Enhance Birefringence of Liquid Crystals

Yuki Arakawa, Assistant Professor at Toyohashi University of Technology, has headed a research team to successfully liquid-crystallize π-conjugated rod-like molecules including alkylthio groups comprising sulfur.

28 Nov 2017

Innovative Way to Improve Conductivity of Glass Coating

An invention with the potential to enhance the conductivity of a kind of glass coating used on objects such as solar cells, touch screens, and energy-efficient windows has been made by scientists from the University of Liverpool.

28 Nov 2017

Novel Technology to Create Eco-Friendly Water-Borne Semiconductor Inks Using Surfactant

A research team of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has come up with a technology to create environmentally friendly water-borne semiconductor inks using surfactant which is additives that combine substances of diverse properties and a component of soap.

28 Nov 2017

New 3D Mechanical Metamaterials with a Twist

A metamaterial with the potential to twist to the left or to the right when impacted by a solid, straight push has been designed by scientists. According to Corentin Coulais, this chiral response is contrary to the expectations of ordinary solid mechanics.

24 Nov 2017

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

Light Microscopy Used for Combining Two X-Ray Methods

Scientists Use New Class of Liquids to Develop Innovative Material Platform for TTA Photon Upconversion

New Magnetoelectric Materials Enhance Memory Storage in Devices

Researchers Use Vibrating Motion of Oxygen Ions to Change T-Rays to Visible Light

Activity Descriptors for Electrochemical Reactions and Catalytic Cycles in Energy Storage Applications

New Method Compares the Performances of Organic Materials for Bioelectronics and Energy Storage

Sulfur-Containing Alkylthio Groups Enhance Birefringence of Liquid Crystals

Innovative Way to Improve Conductivity of Glass Coating

Novel Technology to Create Eco-Friendly Water-Borne Semiconductor Inks Using Surfactant

New 3D Mechanical Metamaterials with a Twist

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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