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X-rays Uncover a Hidden Property that Leads to Failure in a Lithium-Ion Battery Material

Over the past three decades, lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable batteries that move lithium ions back and forth to charge and discharge, have enabled smaller devices that juice up faster and last longer.

18 Sep 2018

Koike Aronson and Num Partner to Produce Precision 5-Axis Bevel Head for Acclaimed K-Jet Waterjet Cutting System

CNC specialist NUM is helping one of the USA’s top fabrication equipment manufacturers to develop an ultra-precise 5-axis bevel head for its market leading waterjet cutting system.

From NUM AG 11 Sep 2018

Accelerating Material Science Discovery

Asynt reports how the Rannard Group at the Materials Innovation Factory, at the University of Liverpool (UK), uses new technologies supplied by the company to help improve the environmental impact and reduce water and electrical consumption within their materials science discovery laboratories.

11 Sep 2018

Combined Humidity Calibration ranges from Michell and Rotronic at IMEKO 2018

Michell and Rotronic have been working together as part of the Process Sensing Technologies Group for little over a year and already their shared industry experience and combined product range are benefiting customers. Together, Michell and Rotronic offer the most comprehensive range of humidity and dew-point calibration equipment on the market today.

From Rotronic AG 27 Aug 2018

Compact ST75 Gas Flow Meter Accurately Measures Dosing, Injection & Other Applications

Engineers in a wide range of industries responsible for gas dosing and gas injection in small line batch and continuous processes will find the versatile ST75 Series Air/Gas Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) is the ideal flow measurement solution that provides excellent accuracy in tight, crowded equipment areas.

From Fluid Components International (FCI) 24 Aug 2018

New System Could Help Design Novel Materials with Specific Properties

Researchers have created a new system to denote band structures to rapidly infer the characteristics of a specified material.

24 Aug 2018

Chemists Develop a New Technique to Synthesize Terpenes that Imitate Nature

It is usually difficult to synthesize natural products terpenes in the laboratory, but now chemists have come up with a new method.

31 Jul 2018

New Method Prevents Growth of Pathogens on Food Processing Machines

Repeated use of machines during food production leads to small grooves and scratches on their surfaces, providing a perfect place for bacteria.

30 Jul 2018

Researchers Create Elastomeric Composites that Move in Response to Light

Scientists at Tufts University School of Engineering have created magnetic elastomeric composites that move in various ways when exposed to light, raising the probability that these materials could enable a broad range of products that perform simple-to-complex movements, from miniature engines and valves to solar arrays that tilt toward the sunlight.

27 Jul 2018

Chinese Researchers Effectively Metallize Nitrogen at Extreme Conditions

A team of Chinese researchers reported that it had achieved success in nitrogen metallization at extreme conditions. This breakthrough result has been reported in Nature Communications on July 6.

9 Jul 2018

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 Science News

X-rays Uncover a Hidden Property that Leads to Failure in a Lithium-Ion Battery Material

Koike Aronson and Num Partner to Produce Precision 5-Axis Bevel Head for Acclaimed K-Jet Waterjet Cutting System

Accelerating Material Science Discovery

Combined Humidity Calibration ranges from Michell and Rotronic at IMEKO 2018

Compact ST75 Gas Flow Meter Accurately Measures Dosing, Injection & Other Applications

New System Could Help Design Novel Materials with Specific Properties

Chemists Develop a New Technique to Synthesize Terpenes that Imitate Nature

New Method Prevents Growth of Pathogens on Food Processing Machines

Researchers Create Elastomeric Composites that Move in Response to Light

Chinese Researchers Effectively Metallize Nitrogen at Extreme Conditions

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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The Ultimate Guide to PPE for Rescue and Recovery Missions

Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

23D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

3Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

4Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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