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Magnet-Based Particle Detector Determines Neutrino Mass

MIT scientists have created a new particle detector that identifies individual electrons in a radioactive gas. When the gas produces electrons after decay, this new tabletop detector traps them in a magnetic bottle using a magnet. The weak signals produced by the electrons are collected by a radio antenna in order to precisely map the activity of the electrons over several milliseconds.

22 Apr 2015

Lucideon White Paper Discusses Advances Being Made in Controlled Release Fertiliser Technology

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, has published a new white paper, ‘The Role of Controlled Release Fertilisers in Sustainable Crop Growth’.

21 Apr 2015

Researchers Predict Properties of Granular Platonic Solids for MEMS Applications

A team of researchers at the University of Notre Dame have conducted some research on the ways in which precise statistical illustration of heterogeneous particulate materials used within statistical micromechanics theories impacts thermo-mechanical properties.

20 Apr 2015

New Discovery About Rare Element Californium

Thomas Albrecht-Schmitt, a Professor of Chemistry at Florida State University, has discovered that californium is a transitional element that enables the linking of one part of the Periodic Table of Elements to the next.

17 Apr 2015

Oxford Instruments Commissions New High-Field Outsert Magnet for 32T Project at National MagLab

Oxford Instruments is pleased to announce the successful commissioning of a high field outsert magnet system to become part of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory’s (National MagLab) all-superconducting 32 Tesla (T) user magnet project.

From Oxford Instruments Nanoscience 16 Apr 2015

Graphene-Based Photodetector Rapidly Converts Light into Electricity

Researchers at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) have shown that a graphene-based photodetector can convert light into electrical signals within 50 femtoseconds.

16 Apr 2015

Micro Gas Chromatography System Reduces Analysis Time of Volatile Compounds

Masoud Agah, Virginia Tech's Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering associate professor has designed a credit-card-sized gas chromatography platform that is capable of analyzing volatile compounds in few seconds He received the National Science Foundation award to conduct this research and has been involved in the development of micro gas chromatography systems for the past few years.

16 Apr 2015

Study of Interactions Between Floral Form and Pollinator Performance Using 3D Printing

Eric Campos and colleagues from the University of Washington have produced artificial flowers using 3D printing so as to study the effect of flower shape on the foraging mechanism of the hawkmoth Manduca sexta.

16 Apr 2015

X-ray Fluorescence Detector Reveals Structural Changes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

A team of researchers at DESY's X-ray source PETRA III, has observed structural changes in lithium-ion batteries for the first time. Led by Dr. Ulrike Bösenberg, the researchers performed fluorescence studies, which revealed that the internal structure of the battery material was significantly damaged following just a few charging cycles. The study results will appear in the latest edition of the academic journal Chemistry of Materials.

16 Apr 2015

Perpetuus Advanced Materials Signs Preliminary Agreement with Japan's Graphene Platform Corporation

Perpetuus Advanced Materials, a British company that manufactures advanced materials has entered into a Heads of Terms Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with a high quality graphene producer, Graphene Platform Corporation via Perpetuus Carbon Technologies Limited, its wholly-owned subsidiary.

From Perpetuus Carbon 13 Apr 2015

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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

Magnet-Based Particle Detector Determines Neutrino Mass

Lucideon White Paper Discusses Advances Being Made in Controlled Release Fertiliser Technology

Researchers Predict Properties of Granular Platonic Solids for MEMS Applications

New Discovery About Rare Element Californium

Oxford Instruments Commissions New High-Field Outsert Magnet for 32T Project at National MagLab

Graphene-Based Photodetector Rapidly Converts Light into Electricity

Micro Gas Chromatography System Reduces Analysis Time of Volatile Compounds

Study of Interactions Between Floral Form and Pollinator Performance Using 3D Printing

X-ray Fluorescence Detector Reveals Structural Changes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Perpetuus Advanced Materials Signs Preliminary Agreement with Japan's Graphene Platform Corporation

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

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3Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

4New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

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