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Researchers Use Different Mineral Forms of Titanium Oxide to Improve the Efficiency of Perovskite-Type Solar Cells

Scientists have discovered a new way to improve the efficiency of perovskite-type solar cells by layering different mineral forms of titanium oxide over one another. This technique improved the efficiency of these solar cells by one-sixth.

1 Mar 2019

New Research Finds that Electrically Heated Silicate Glasses Defy Joule’s First Law

Characterizing electrically heated silicate glass and predicting its behavior is essential as it is used in a range of devices that steer technical innovations.

27 Feb 2019

Researchers Create a Periodic Table to Group Droplets Based on Their Motions

Liquid droplets take up complicated shapes and behave differently, each with a unique resonance—similar to a violin string or a drum head—based on the complex interrelationship of the liquid, the gas surrounding it, and the solid it lands on.

26 Feb 2019

Fortifying Silicon with MXenes Could Expand the Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries

It is believed that the latest generation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries available on the market could prolong the charge-to-charge life of electric cars and phones by around 40%.

22 Feb 2019

Porous Carbon Fibers Exhibit Potential for Use in Industrial Settings

According to an update on a newly reported study on porous carbon fibers, these materials can possibly be employed in an industrial environment, representing a significant step from the theoretical to the application phase.

20 Feb 2019

Researchers Engineer Metasurfaces that Reflect Sound or Light Waves into Any Required Direction

In people’s day-to-day lives, several examples of manipulation of reflected waves can be found, such as reflective surfaces for sound that enhance auditorium acoustics or mirrors for viewing individuals’ reflections.

18 Feb 2019

Researchers Design Exclusive Transistor Capable of Mimicking the Brain

Researchers at Linköping University have designed a new transistor based on organic materials. It has the ability to learn and is fitted with both long-term and short-term memory. This effort is a huge step toward creating technology that imitates the human brain.

6 Feb 2019

Engineering with Pinpoint Accuracy

While many engineering functions can get away with some degree of tolerance, certain applications need precision and accuracy to the highest order. This can only be carried out with the correct measuring components, as Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem, explains.

From norelem LTD 24 Jan 2019

New 3D Printing Technique Shows Promise for Developing Smart Materials and Self-Adaptive Infrastructures

Thanks to a new study detailed in the journal Nature Materials published online on January 21st, 2019, the piezoelectric materials inhabiting everything from musical greeting cards to cellular phones may be receiving an upgraded.

22 Jan 2019

Collaborative Research Effort Results in the Discovery of Nucleophilic Gold Compound

The Departments of Chemistry at the University of Oxford (United Kingdom) and University of Jyväskylä (Finland) have made a collaborative research effort that has led to the discovery of a gold compound that demonstrates nucleophilic behavior, which has been unknown for molecular gold until now.

22 Jan 2019

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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

Researchers Use Different Mineral Forms of Titanium Oxide to Improve the Efficiency of Perovskite-Type Solar Cells

New Research Finds that Electrically Heated Silicate Glasses Defy Joule’s First Law

Researchers Create a Periodic Table to Group Droplets Based on Their Motions

Fortifying Silicon with MXenes Could Expand the Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Porous Carbon Fibers Exhibit Potential for Use in Industrial Settings

Researchers Engineer Metasurfaces that Reflect Sound or Light Waves into Any Required Direction

Researchers Design Exclusive Transistor Capable of Mimicking the Brain

Engineering with Pinpoint Accuracy

New 3D Printing Technique Shows Promise for Developing Smart Materials and Self-Adaptive Infrastructures

Collaborative Research Effort Results in the Discovery of Nucleophilic Gold Compound

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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Breaking Down Heavy Plate Testing Challenges With Smart Solutions

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

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

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

4Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

5Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

6Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

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