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Diamond Tips Boosts Electron Gun Power by a Factor of 13,000

The power of electron guns has been increased by a factor of 13,000 by the addition of tiny diamonds on the gun tip. This increase in power was also associated with an increase in accuracy. It is hoped this technique will be adapted in the next generation of particle accelerators and electron microscopes.

11 Dec 2015

Dunlop and BASF Partner to Develop Breakthrough Power Flex Technology for Padel Bats

Dunlop, internationally renowned racket sports brand and market leader in padel bats in Spain, and BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, have developed a new technology that marks a breakthrough in padel bat performance.

From BASF Corporation 8 Dec 2015

University of Borås Scientist Awarded for Informative Presentation on Renewable Plastics

University of Borås researcher, Sunil Kumar Ramamoorthy received the prestigious Swedish 2015 Researchers’ Grand Prix prize and was also named Sweden’s best science communicator for his informative presentation on sustainable materials.

7 Dec 2015

MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit 2015 Preview

The first week of December sees the Materials Research Society's 40th annual fall meeting and exhibit in Boston, MA. $$IMAGE$$ MRS was founded in 1973 and now has over 16,000 members. The Fall meeting and exhib...

30 Nov 2015

University of Wollongong Launches Free Online Course on 3D Printing and Biocompatible Materials

A free online course will enable people to discover how the world of 3D printing and new biocompatible materials is allowing scientists and surgeons to rethink approaches to healthcare.

28 Nov 2015

MIT Researchers Develop Tunable Metallic-Cage Gels

A novel material that displays both the stiff behavior or a solid and the soft, visoelastic behavior of a polymer gel has been developed. The material is a hybrid of a metal organic cage and a metallogel and could be used for specific gas storage, targeted drug delivery and water filtration.

18 Nov 2015

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast Create First Ever 'Porous Liquid'

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have made a major breakthrough by creating a porous liquid with the potential for a massive range of new technologies including 'carbon capture'.

12 Nov 2015

Leading Educators to Share Their Knowledge at the Materials Education Symposia

World-renowned educators will share their knowledge at a unique series of symposia next year, where the global university-level materials education community gathers to discuss ideas and best practice in teaching materials across engineering, design and science.

5 Nov 2015

Imperial College Uses Microtest 200 N Tensile Stage from Deben to Characterise Nanocellulose-Reinforced Polymer Composites.

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, reports on the use of the Microtest 200 N tensile stage in the Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College, London, where it is used to measure load displacement curves on nanocellulose-reinforced polymer composites.

From Deben UK Ltd 3 Nov 2015

New Way to Select Specific Surfaces of Single-Crystal Ice for Study

A Tufts University chemist has discovered a way to select specific surfaces of single-crystal ice for study, a long-sought breakthrough that could help researchers answer essential questions about climate and the environment. The discovery is detailed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Online Early Edition, publishing the week of October 26 in advance of print.

31 Oct 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

Diamond Tips Boosts Electron Gun Power by a Factor of 13,000

Dunlop and BASF Partner to Develop Breakthrough Power Flex Technology for Padel Bats

University of Borås Scientist Awarded for Informative Presentation on Renewable Plastics

MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit 2015 Preview

University of Wollongong Launches Free Online Course on 3D Printing and Biocompatible Materials

MIT Researchers Develop Tunable Metallic-Cage Gels

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast Create First Ever 'Porous Liquid'

Leading Educators to Share Their Knowledge at the Materials Education Symposia

Imperial College Uses Microtest 200 N Tensile Stage from Deben to Characterise Nanocellulose-Reinforced Polymer Composites.

New Way to Select Specific Surfaces of Single-Crystal Ice for Study

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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