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'Second Skin' Provides Protection from Chemical and Biological Agents

A highly breathable material with the ability to give protection against biological agents has been created by a group of researchers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as part of the work aiming at protecting soldiers from chemical and biological threats.

4 Aug 2016

Breakthrough Discovery Could Lay Groundwork for Metal-Free Batteries

A battery capable of storing energy in a biologically-derived unit has been developed by a team of chemists from the University of Toronto (U of T), opening the door for cost-effective, environmentally friendly consumer electronics.

4 Aug 2016

MIT Summer Scholar Analyzing Efficiency Reducing Fatigue in Lithium Ion Battery

After she studied fuel cells at Montana State University, Erica Eggleton was keen to continue research activities either with a college or in industry.

4 Aug 2016

New Method Predicts the Ideal Alloys to Develop Bulk Metallic Glass

Action figures of the Man of Steel are rarely made from steel. These figures, like everything else that exists in everyday life, are made of plastic that is easy to mold and cost-effective.

4 Aug 2016

New Method Predicts Which Alloys Form Metallic Crystals

A new way to predict which alloys will produce metallic glasses has been discovered by scientists. The research could lead to new powerful, conductive materials.

3 Aug 2016

Proton Pinball on the Catalyst Improves the Efficiency of Fuel Cells

A reaction resembling a type proton pinball game enables a thin layer of moisture present on the surface of catalysts to enhance the effectiveness of the fuel cells. These cells are devices that convert chemical energy - such as a fuel like hydrogen - directly into electricity without discharging greenhouse gases in emissions. IOM CNR/SISSA coordinated the study.

3 Aug 2016

Scientists Engineer Silicon Particles for Better Biointerfaces

Silicon particles that could lead to the development of “biointerface” devices have been engineered by a group of scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Argonne National Laboratory, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University.

2 Aug 2016

The Surface & Materials Show Announces a Dynamic Programme of Issue-based Seminars, Talks, Workshops and Features

This year’s Surface & Materials Show (18 -20 October) will come at a crucial time for the construction industry, when the sharing of knowledge and ideas is ever more vital

2 Aug 2016

Partnership with Morgan Advanced Materials Delivers Measurable Benefits

A working partnership between Morgan Advanced Materials and Renishaw, a global company specialising in industrial metrology and spectroscopy, continues to go from strength to strength

From Morgan Advanced Materials 2 Aug 2016

Morgan Advanced Materials to Add Hafnium Oxide to Support Demand in Oil & Gas

Morgan Advanced Materials has added Hafnium Oxide (HfO) to its portfolio of advanced materials for the oil & gas sector as it aims to expand its market offering in line with evolving market demands

From Morgan Advanced Materials 2 Aug 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

'Second Skin' Provides Protection from Chemical and Biological Agents

Breakthrough Discovery Could Lay Groundwork for Metal-Free Batteries

MIT Summer Scholar Analyzing Efficiency Reducing Fatigue in Lithium Ion Battery

New Method Predicts the Ideal Alloys to Develop Bulk Metallic Glass

New Method Predicts Which Alloys Form Metallic Crystals

Proton Pinball on the Catalyst Improves the Efficiency of Fuel Cells

Scientists Engineer Silicon Particles for Better Biointerfaces

The Surface & Materials Show Announces a Dynamic Programme of Issue-based Seminars, Talks, Workshops and Features

Partnership with Morgan Advanced Materials Delivers Measurable Benefits

Morgan Advanced Materials to Add Hafnium Oxide to Support Demand in Oil & Gas

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

4New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

5Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

6Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

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