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New Spray-Printing Technique Could Help Create High-Quality Organic Semiconductors

Has the time come to substitute traditionally used silicon with printable organic semiconductor inks? Scientists at the University of Surrey believe so, particularly for future electronics that need to be lightweight, low-cost, flexible, and wearable.

23 Nov 2016

One Component Elastomeric System Features Excellent Thermal Conductivity

Master Bond X5TC is an elastomeric system that has a thermal conductivity of 10-12 BTU•in/ft2•hr•°F [1.44-1.73 W/m•K] while maintaining solid electrical insulation properties.

From Master Bond Inc. 23 Nov 2016

New Multi-Scale Imaging System Provides Insight into a Material’s Internal 3D Structure

HeliScan MicroCT from Thermo Fisher Scientific is designed to allow materials scientists to nondestructively visualize and characterize internal structure down to the micrometer scale.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 22 Nov 2016

Bioengineers Develop New Biomaterial to Prevent Uncontrolled Bleeding

Clinicians often use small metallic coils to treat gastrointestinal bleeding, aneurysm or other such uncontrollable hemorrhaging. These coils can be inserted into a blood vessel permanently and prevent further bleeding. However, there are certain limitations to such coils.

17 Nov 2016

New Method Has Potential to Link Biological Materials and Electronic Devices

The ability to engineer a functional hybrid system that can connect and swap data between biological systems, just like neurons in the brain, and manmade electronic devices is one of the greatest challenges in rehabilitation or cognitive neurosciences.

16 Nov 2016

Berkeley Lab Method to Image Solar Cells in 3D

Next-generation solar cells made of super-thin films of semiconducting material have a lot of potential as they are relatively economical and flexible enough to be used almost anywhere.

16 Nov 2016

Researchers Study Structures of Materials to Understand Elemental Behavior

Researchers are studying the motion of over 500 atoms, to find out the forces on each atom and the total energy through density functional calculations.

9 Nov 2016

Microelectronics Built Using Metamaterials Rather than Semiconductors

A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego have fabricated the first optically-controlled, semiconductor-free microelectronic device.

8 Nov 2016

Scientists Demonstrate How Study of Rigidity Predicts Material Breaking

A new study suggests that scientists can eventually help to develop materials that resist breaking, or crack in a predictable manner.

7 Nov 2016

Discovery of Atomic Chains in Two-Dimensional Crystal Could Help Researchers Control Properties of Matter

Scientists at Penn State believe that the discovery of atomic chains in a two-dimensional crystal could help them to find a way to handle the direction of materials properties in both two- and three-dimensional crystals. This could have implications in next-generation electronics, optoelectronics and sensing applications.

4 Nov 2016

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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

New Spray-Printing Technique Could Help Create High-Quality Organic Semiconductors

One Component Elastomeric System Features Excellent Thermal Conductivity

New Multi-Scale Imaging System Provides Insight into a Material’s Internal 3D Structure

Bioengineers Develop New Biomaterial to Prevent Uncontrolled Bleeding

New Method Has Potential to Link Biological Materials and Electronic Devices

Berkeley Lab Method to Image Solar Cells in 3D

Researchers Study Structures of Materials to Understand Elemental Behavior

Microelectronics Built Using Metamaterials Rather than Semiconductors

Scientists Demonstrate How Study of Rigidity Predicts Material Breaking

Discovery of Atomic Chains in Two-Dimensional Crystal Could Help Researchers Control Properties of Matter

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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