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New Approach to Develop Metamaterial-Based "Perfect Lens”

A team of researchers at Michigan Technological University has discovered an innovative approach to allow light waves to pass through a lens and protect them from being consumed.

21 Jul 2015

Molybdenum Disulfide Holds Promise as Material for LED Manufacture

Researchers from the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA have successfully established electroluminescence from multilayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) for the first time.

21 Jul 2015

Researchers Explain How Hexagonal Boron Nitride Traps Light

A research team from the University of California, San Diego has demonstrated the trapping of light inside nanoscale granules of hexagonal boron nitride, a crystalline material that has fascinated researchers considerably. The team was led by physics professor, Michael Fogler.

20 Jul 2015

New Lightweight and Strong Layered Material for Automotive Applications

A collaborative research team has conducted a series of revolutionary tests on a layered material with a lightweight metal matrix syntactic foam core.

20 Jul 2015

“White Graphene” Structures Could Prevent Over-Heating in Future Electronics

Researchers at Rice University have discovered that 3D structures of boron nitride, sometimes called "white graphene", could be used to control heat flow in small electronic devices.

17 Jul 2015

Purdue Researchers Draw Inspiration from Shrimps to Design Advanced Composites

Researchers from the Purdue University's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics are involved in studying the exoskeletons of certain species of shrimps to understand how they are able to withstand very hot waters in hydrothermal vents several thousands of feet under the sea.

16 Jul 2015

Stacked Clay Sheets Help Create Stable Proton-Conducting System

Associate Professor Jiaxing Huang of Northwestern Engineering has developed a stable proton-conducting system using a stack of clay sheets. This is a cost-effective method and the main ingredient, clay in commonly available.

15 Jul 2015

$Australia’s Highest Power X-Ray Diffractometer Installed at the University of Queensland$

Australia’s Highest Power X-Ray Diffractometer Installed at the University of Queensland

AXT have recently completed the installation and commissioning of Australia’s highest powered X-ray diffractometer (XRD) at the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM) at The University of Queensland.

From Rigaku Corporation 14 Jul 2015

Neutron Scattering Helps to Determine Unique Property of Plutonium’s Magnetism

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge (ORNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratories have directly measured the unique property of plutonium’s variable magnetism using the neutron scattering technique.

13 Jul 2015

Researchers Develop First Transistor Made of Black Arsenic Phosphorus

A team of international researchers has developed the first field effect transistor made of semiconducting black arsenic phosphorus in which arsenic replaces individual phosphorus atoms.

10 Jul 2015

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

New Approach to Develop Metamaterial-Based "Perfect Lens”

Molybdenum Disulfide Holds Promise as Material for LED Manufacture

Researchers Explain How Hexagonal Boron Nitride Traps Light

New Lightweight and Strong Layered Material for Automotive Applications

“White Graphene” Structures Could Prevent Over-Heating in Future Electronics

Purdue Researchers Draw Inspiration from Shrimps to Design Advanced Composites

Stacked Clay Sheets Help Create Stable Proton-Conducting System

Australia’s Highest Power X-Ray Diffractometer Installed at the University of Queensland

Neutron Scattering Helps to Determine Unique Property of Plutonium’s Magnetism

Researchers Develop First Transistor Made of Black Arsenic Phosphorus

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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Exploring Wet Granulation in Tablet Manufacturing

Going the Extra Mile: Why Use Agitated Nutsche Filter Dryers (ANFDs) Instead of Büchner Funnels for Solid-Liquid Separation

Choosing the Ideal Automotive Bonding Tape: Testing Methods for Optimal Performance

VOCs and SVOCs - How to Achieve Cleaner Air

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

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

2Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

3New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

4Reflective Paint Solves Lidar Detection Challenges for Self-Driving Cars

5Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

6Abundant Elements Enhance Lithium-Iron Battery Performance

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