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Groundbreaking Improvement in 3D Architecturing of Materials

A unique, 3D manufacturing method has been developed by researchers from Washington State University.

6 Mar 2017

Research on 3D Printing Unlocks Potential of Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

A team of researchers in Russia have published a paper that uses 3D printing to unlock the potential of carbon fiber composite materials. The materials are commonly used in industry to make lightweight and durable parts.

6 Mar 2017

Silicon-On-Insulator Wafer Ideal for Growing Gallium Nitride Crystals

Researchers at Aalto University collaborated with Okmetic Oy and the Polish ITME to study the application of Silicon On Insulator (SOI) wafers, which are used as a platform for producing a variety of microelectronics components, as a substrate for manufacturing gallium nitride crystals.

3 Mar 2017

Magnetic Persuasion Detected in Neighboring Metals

A new study from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, highlights the possibility of swaying certain materials by their neighbors in order to become magnetic, similar to a group of undecided voters.

3 Mar 2017

Innovative Multi-Layered Magnetic Material Behaves as an Electric Switch

The nanometric-size islands of magnetic metal spread at irregular intervals between vacuum gaps exhibit unique conductive properties under a magnetic field.

28 Feb 2017

Meta-Material Capable of Shaping Sound Waves Revolutionizes Medical Imaging and Personal Audio

Scientists have developed a super-material with the ability to bend, shape and focus sound waves passing through it.

28 Feb 2017

Analysis of In Vivo Polymerization and Creation of Supercapacitors in Plants

A research group presented results in November 2015 showing that they had caused roses to absorb a conducting polymer solution.

28 Feb 2017

Researchers Establish Oxidation Resistance of Small-Sized Oxide Nanostructures

A research headed by Professor Bao Xinhe from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has concluded that the oxidation resistance of oxide nanostructures (NSs) with a diameter less than 3 nm can be far higher than larger NSs.

24 Feb 2017

New Multiblock Polymer Additive Could Facilitate Recycling of Plastics

During his talks relating to plastics and recycling, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Geoffrey Coates from Tisch University, asks a question: What percentage of the 78 million tons of plastic used yearly for packaging – for instance, a take-out food container or a two-liter bottle – really gets recycled and reused in a similar manner?

24 Feb 2017

A Study on Beetle Exoskeletons May Help Engineer Lighter, Stronger Materials

The body armor of beetles should typically weigh them down — imagine turtles and medieval knights. In reality, those hard shells protecting delicate wings are astonishingly light, even allowing flight.

23 Feb 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

Groundbreaking Improvement in 3D Architecturing of Materials

Research on 3D Printing Unlocks Potential of Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

Silicon-On-Insulator Wafer Ideal for Growing Gallium Nitride Crystals

Magnetic Persuasion Detected in Neighboring Metals

Innovative Multi-Layered Magnetic Material Behaves as an Electric Switch

Meta-Material Capable of Shaping Sound Waves Revolutionizes Medical Imaging and Personal Audio

Analysis of In Vivo Polymerization and Creation of Supercapacitors in Plants

Researchers Establish Oxidation Resistance of Small-Sized Oxide Nanostructures

New Multiblock Polymer Additive Could Facilitate Recycling of Plastics

A Study on Beetle Exoskeletons May Help Engineer Lighter, Stronger Materials

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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