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New Research Deciphers Mechanism that Causes Materials to Switch Between Liquid and Solid

By revealing missing details behind the odd behavior of a science fair favorite—a soupy mixture known as “oobleck” that switches back and forth between liquid and solid— scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Georgetown University could help to end a long-running scientific debate and improve processes ranging from pouring concrete to making better body armor.

9 May 2016

Fast Ion Conduction in Solid Electrolytes Could Pave Way for Advanced Li-Ion Batteries

Generally, in rechargeable batteries, lithium ions are transported by the electrolyte from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during the discharging process and the ionic flow path reverses during the recharging process.

9 May 2016

The University of Colorado Boulder, USA, combines Raman Spectroscopy and Nanoindentation for Improved Materials Characterisation.

The Biomechanics and Biomimetics Research Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder uses a Renishaw inVia confocal Raman microscope to characterise biological tissues and biomaterials.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 9 May 2016

Swedish Solar Energy Expert Midsummer Receives Repeat Order for a DUO Thin Film Solar Cell Manufacturing System after Exceeding Efficiency Specifications at Acceptance Test

Stockholm, Sweden, May 9, 2016.] Swedish solar energy expert Midsummer, a leading provider of equipment for cost-effective manufacturing of flexible CIGS thin film solar cells, has received a repeat order for its compact DUO solar cell manufacturing system from a not yet named customer in the Far East.

9 May 2016

Thimble Press

VHE has designed and fabricated a thimble removal press with several novel features. The machine was installed in a smelter in Iceland in mid-2013.

9 May 2016

Kobe Steel to Build Aluminum Extrusion and Fabrication Plant in Kentucky, USA

TOKYO, May 9, 2016 — Kobe Steel, Ltd. announces that it will manufacture and sell aluminum extrusions for the automotive sector in the United States. The new business will operate through a company called Kobelco A...

From Kobe Steel 9 May 2016

MISTRAS GROUP Remotely Monitors Condition of BOS Plant Vessel Bearings for Steel Producer

CAMBRIDGE, UK – May 2016 – MISTRAS Group Limited, the UK subsidiary of US based MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MG) is monitoring the condition of low speed tilt bearings on Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) plant vessels at a steel production plant.

6 May 2016

Harvard’s Helium Buffer Gas Cooling Method Enables JILA Instrument to Probe Large, Complex Molecules

Using a cooling technique developed by researchers at Harvard University, JILA physicists have improved the ability of their robust laser “combing” technique to determine the structures of large, complicated molecules present in pharmaceuticals, fuels, explosives, and the gases surrounding stars.

6 May 2016

Missouri S&T Use Thin-Film Coating Technique to Improve Performance of Lithium-Ion Battery

Batteries are everyday objects people don’t think about — until they run out of juice. That’s especially true the more ubiquitous an object is, such as laptop computers and cellphones that need to have their batteries charged seemingly every day.

6 May 2016

Rice Engineers Explore Light Absorption Properties of Atomically Thin Molybdenum Disulfide

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is used as an effective lubricant in motorcycle and aircraft engines, and in the universal and CV joints of automobiles and trucks. The material also exhibits a remarkable light absorption property, according to Isabell Thomann, an engineering researcher at Rice University. This quality makes molybdenum disulfide a potential candidate for the development of photocatalytic and optoelectronic devices.

5 May 2016

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 Research Deciphers Mechanism that Causes Materials to Switch Between Liquid and Solid

Fast Ion Conduction in Solid Electrolytes Could Pave Way for Advanced Li-Ion Batteries

The University of Colorado Boulder, USA, combines Raman Spectroscopy and Nanoindentation for Improved Materials Characterisation.

Swedish Solar Energy Expert Midsummer Receives Repeat Order for a DUO Thin Film Solar Cell Manufacturing System after Exceeding Efficiency Specifications at Acceptance Test

Thimble Press

Kobe Steel to Build Aluminum Extrusion and Fabrication Plant in Kentucky, USA

MISTRAS GROUP Remotely Monitors Condition of BOS Plant Vessel Bearings for Steel Producer

Harvard’s Helium Buffer Gas Cooling Method Enables JILA Instrument to Probe Large, Complex Molecules

Missouri S&T Use Thin-Film Coating Technique to Improve Performance of Lithium-Ion Battery

Rice Engineers Explore Light Absorption Properties of Atomically Thin Molybdenum Disulfide

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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