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LyondellBasell Selects La Porte, Texas Complex for High Density Polyethylene Plant

LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies, has selected its La Porte, Texas, manufacturing complex as the site for a new High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plant.

12 Sep 2016

NSF Grants $750,000 to Study How Novel Polymers Can React to Heat and Light

A University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University research team was awarded $750,000 in back-to-back grants from the Engineering Directorate of the National Science Foundation to study how novel polymers can react to heat and light, creating the potential for self-powered robotic devices.

12 Sep 2016

Innovative Method to Move Small Objects Using Acoustics

A team of researchers from Aalto University have successfully manipulated the motion of many objects on a vibrating plate with a solitary acoustic source.

12 Sep 2016

New Spray-On Material Could Fully Waterproof Smartphones

A team of scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have invented a spray-on material with an incredible ability to repel water.

9 Sep 2016

Scientists Find New Promising Semiconductor for Solar Cells

U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory scientist Javier Vela describes the results of his recent research on organolead mixed-halide perovskites as “remarkable” and “promising”.

9 Sep 2016

Researchers Create Smallest Ever Water, Gas Pipes that are One Atom in Size

Materials that contain cavities and small capillaries are used for separation, filtration, and various other technologies, and without such materials it would be impossible to lead a modern lifestyle.

9 Sep 2016

Cancer Treating Laser Ions Discovered by Chalmers University Researchers

A team of researchers from Chalmers University, Department of Physics, have discovered an entirely new way of using lasers that can accelerate ion beams. the new technique could provide more access too advanced cancer treatment.

9 Sep 2016

Research Proves Spider Webs Are Vibration Transmitting Structures

When spider silk is plucked like a guitar string, it tends to transmit vibrations across a wide range of frequencies, carrying data relating to mates, prey, and even the structural integrity of a web. This phenomenon was revealed through the work of a research team led by the University of Oxford two years ago.

7 Sep 2016

MDC Launches New Thin Film Products

Meet all your thin film deposition needs with Thin Film Products, the latest product line launched by MDC Vacuum Products, LLC

From MDC Vacuum Products, LLC 7 Sep 2016

The University of North Carolina Charlotte Uses the Linkam High Temperature TS1500 Stage for Research on the Properties of 2D Materials

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, report on the use of their high temperature TS1500 stage for research into the properties of 2D materials.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 6 Sep 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

LyondellBasell Selects La Porte, Texas Complex for High Density Polyethylene Plant

NSF Grants $750,000 to Study How Novel Polymers Can React to Heat and Light

Innovative Method to Move Small Objects Using Acoustics

New Spray-On Material Could Fully Waterproof Smartphones

Scientists Find New Promising Semiconductor for Solar Cells

Researchers Create Smallest Ever Water, Gas Pipes that are One Atom in Size

Cancer Treating Laser Ions Discovered by Chalmers University Researchers

Research Proves Spider Webs Are Vibration Transmitting Structures

MDC Launches New Thin Film Products

The University of North Carolina Charlotte Uses the Linkam High Temperature TS1500 Stage for Research on the Properties of 2D 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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