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ORNL and JuggerBot 3D Aim to Expand the Possibilities for Large-Format 3D Printing

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and JuggerBot 3D, an industrial 3D printer equipment manufacturer, have launched their second research and development collaboration through the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility Technical Collaboration Program.

10 Jul 2025

Scientists Improve Americium Extraction with Radiation-Resistant Materials

Scientists use resin-filled columns to recover the isotope americium-241 (Am-241) from plutonium waste for commercial use. During this extraction process, the resin is exposed to harsh conditions including high radiation and strong acids.

4 Jul 2025

Scientists Discover How Light Unlocks the Power of Nickel Catalysts

A team of scientists has unraveled how light and a previously unknown form of certain nickel-based catalysts together unlock and preserve reactivity. This research could potentially advance the use of abundant nickel in place of more expensive palladium in industrial chemistry.

3 Jul 2025

United Rare Earths Partners with ORNL to Reduce Reliance on Critical Elements

United Rare Earths has licensed two innovative technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory aimed at reducing dependence on critical rare earth elements.

2 Jul 2025

3D Printing Breakthrough Uses Dual-Light to Build Flexible, Lifelike Devices

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a new, quick, and accurate 3D printing technique that uses various light colors to seamlessly combine soft and hard qualities into a single object.

2 Jul 2025

Magnetic Whirlpools in Olivines Could Pave Way for Faster Data Storage

Olivines are minerals that have properties useful for many applications, but only at temperatures below -200 deg. F. Scientists have found a way to raise the magnetic transition temperature of olivine phosphate. This discovery might be evidence of the theorized fourth ferroic order, ferrotoroidicity.

26 Jun 2025

Determining Surface Chemistry and Composition of Ti3C2Tx MXene via Spectroscopy

Energy-tunable XPS reveals accurate surface chemistry of Ti3C2Tx MXenes, correcting for adsorbates and improving stoichiometric analysis.

24 Jun 2025

Novel "Neutron Camera" Technique Reveals Hidden Disorder in Thermoelectric Material GeTe

Thermoelectric materials offer a promising way to produce electricity from heat, but scientists need a better understanding of these materials' properties and how to control them. Researchers used a novel approach to examine the structure of germanium telluride (GeTe).

23 Jun 2025

Machine Learning Enables Real Time Detection of Defects in 3D Printing

Structural defects that form during additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, are a barrier to some applications of this technology. Researchers used diagnostic tools and machine learning to develop a new method for detecting and predicting defects in 3D printed materials.

11 Jun 2025

Advanced Catalyst Design Unlocks Faster and More Selective Chemical Reactions

A research team led by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) designed and fabricated catalysts that can increase the speed of carbon monoxide oxidation by nine times.

6 Jun 2025

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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 Science News

ORNL and JuggerBot 3D Aim to Expand the Possibilities for Large-Format 3D Printing

Scientists Improve Americium Extraction with Radiation-Resistant Materials

Scientists Discover How Light Unlocks the Power of Nickel Catalysts

United Rare Earths Partners with ORNL to Reduce Reliance on Critical Elements

3D Printing Breakthrough Uses Dual-Light to Build Flexible, Lifelike Devices

Magnetic Whirlpools in Olivines Could Pave Way for Faster Data Storage

Determining Surface Chemistry and Composition of Ti3C2Tx MXene via Spectroscopy

Novel "Neutron Camera" Technique Reveals Hidden Disorder in Thermoelectric Material GeTe

Machine Learning Enables Real Time Detection of Defects in 3D Printing

Advanced Catalyst Design Unlocks Faster and More Selective Chemical Reactions

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

Comparing DOSY and End-Group Analysis for Polymer Molecular Weight via Benchtop NMR

The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

An Introduction to OMNISEC RESOLVE Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System

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 Science News

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

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2New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

3How Electrode Architecture Enhances Sulfur Redox Kinetics

4What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

5Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

6Alpha Technologies Grows Capabilities and Global Reach with Metravib Material Testing Acquisition

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