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Porous Amorphous Silicon Anodes May Improve Performance for Lithium Ion Batteries

Next-generation anodes for lithium ion batteries will probably no longer be made of graphite. Silicon, which is a related material, can provide a much higher capacity than graphite, but its crystallinity poses problems.

12 Oct 2016

Chemists Develop Technique to Measure Degrees of Oxidation of Uranium in Complex Oxides

Scientists of the Faculty of Chemistry of the Lomonosov Moscow State University under the leadership of Prof. Yury Teterin and in cooperation with Russian and British colleagues have developed a technique, which provides an opportunity of quantitative evaluation of oxygen coefficient of uranium in complex oxides.

12 Oct 2016

University of Vienna Researchers Find New Way for Weighing Atoms by Atomic-Resolution Imaging of Graphene

The chemical properties of atoms depend on the number of protons in their nuclei, placing them into the periodic table. However, even chemically identical atoms can have different masses – these variants are called isotopes.

12 Oct 2016

Chomarat is Developing Non-crimp Fabrics Based on Very Heavy Tow Fibers for the Automotive Industry

At the JEC Forums in Knoxville, Tennessee, October 13-14, the Chomarat team will give a lecture on how their solutions meet automotive demand, with a specific focus on low-cost advanced composites.

From Chomarat 12 Oct 2016

The University of Bristol Uses Kleindiek Micromanipulators and the Application of SEMGlu in Their Research on Materials from the Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Accident at Fukushima

EM Resolutions, manufacturers and suppliers of tools and accessories for users of electron microscopes, report on the research of Peter Martin from the University of Bristol.

From EM Resolutions Ltd 11 Oct 2016

Study Provides New Insights into Role of Solvent Molecules in Chemical Reactions

Although solvent molecules in the environment seem to be uninvolved, they can be vital for chemical reactions. This has been revealed by researchers who have been examining the creation of an ether in pure solvents as well as in their mixtures.

7 Oct 2016

Researchers Create Efficient Organic Solar Cells with Very Low Driving Force

In the past it was assumed that for efficient functioning of organic solar cells, a large driving force was required, but that hinders the efficiency of organic solar cells.

7 Oct 2016

Ateva® ExtruBond™ Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) to be Launched at 2016 Flex Pack Con

Celanese Corporation, an international technology and specialty materials company, will launch its Ateva® ExtruBond™ ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) at the 2016 Flex Pack Con October 9-12 in Memphis, Tenn.

6 Oct 2016

New Non-Toxic Solvent Paves Way for Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Cells

A team of researchers at Oxford University have created a solvent system with decreased toxicity that can be applied in the assembling of perovskite solar cells, solving one of the hurdles to the commercialization of a technology that has the potential to revolutionize the solar sector.

6 Oct 2016

Researchers Study Bacterial Nitrogenase to Improve Industrial Production of Ammonia

Nitrogen is vital for life, and in nature the chief source of nitrogen is in the form of gas found in earth’s atmosphere. This gas does not react easily with other elements. Certain types of specialized bacteria are capable of converting nitrogen molecules in the air into ammonia so that it can be used to create proteins, which are the building blocks, power plants and machines of cells.

5 Oct 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

Porous Amorphous Silicon Anodes May Improve Performance for Lithium Ion Batteries

Chemists Develop Technique to Measure Degrees of Oxidation of Uranium in Complex Oxides

University of Vienna Researchers Find New Way for Weighing Atoms by Atomic-Resolution Imaging of Graphene

Chomarat is Developing Non-crimp Fabrics Based on Very Heavy Tow Fibers for the Automotive Industry

The University of Bristol Uses Kleindiek Micromanipulators and the Application of SEMGlu in Their Research on Materials from the Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Accident at Fukushima

Study Provides New Insights into Role of Solvent Molecules in Chemical Reactions

Researchers Create Efficient Organic Solar Cells with Very Low Driving Force

Ateva® ExtruBond™ Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) to be Launched at 2016 Flex Pack Con

New Non-Toxic Solvent Paves Way for Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers Study Bacterial Nitrogenase to Improve Industrial Production of Ammonia

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

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6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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