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New Simple Method Used to Synthesize Amorphous Diamond for First Time

Earlier this year, a technique involving moderately high temperatures, high pressures, and a small amount of glassy carbon as starting material was used to synthesize amorphous diamond for the first time.

1 Dec 2017

Scientists 'Virtually' Absorb Light Using Transparent Material

A team of physicists from the U.S., Russia, and Sweden has showed a highly extraordinary optical effect: They managed to “virtually” absorb light employing a material that has no light-absorbing capacity.

30 Nov 2017

Activity Descriptors for Electrochemical Reactions and Catalytic Cycles in Energy Storage Applications

Under the environmental concerns such as greenhouse effect and pollution, environment-friendly energy storage applications such as ammonia production, fuel cells, and lithium-air batteries are proposed to substitute fossil resources.

28 Nov 2017

Sulfur-Containing Alkylthio Groups Enhance Birefringence of Liquid Crystals

Yuki Arakawa, Assistant Professor at Toyohashi University of Technology, has headed a research team to successfully liquid-crystallize π-conjugated rod-like molecules including alkylthio groups comprising sulfur.

28 Nov 2017

Innovative Way to Improve Conductivity of Glass Coating

An invention with the potential to enhance the conductivity of a kind of glass coating used on objects such as solar cells, touch screens, and energy-efficient windows has been made by scientists from the University of Liverpool.

28 Nov 2017

New 3D Mechanical Metamaterials with a Twist

A metamaterial with the potential to twist to the left or to the right when impacted by a solid, straight push has been designed by scientists. According to Corentin Coulais, this chiral response is contrary to the expectations of ordinary solid mechanics.

24 Nov 2017

Technique for Synthesizing Europium (II) Oxide Nanoparticles

A technique for producing Europium (II) oxide nanoparticles has been devised by the Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1214 at the University of Konstanz. Europium (II) oxide, or EuO, nanoparticles are ferromagnetic semiconductors that find their use in data transport and data storage.

23 Nov 2017

Scientists Use Electrochemistry for Producing Significant and Unique Products

The field of electrochemistry has gone through a resurgence in the recent past, and at present, a number of research teams are analyzing the environment-friendly synthesis or transformation of molecules.

20 Nov 2017

Regulating Growth of Organic Crystals Using High-Powered Magnets for Use in Pharmaceutical Industry

A Bristol-led, global project studying a new technique of manipulating the growth of organic crystals, with potential advantages for pharmaceutical development, has progressed further with the launch of a new £1 million laboratory.

20 Nov 2017

Creating Alloys by Using 3D Laser Melting Technique

In the future, 3D laser melting process can be adopted for manufacturing innovative designer alloys used in aerospace applications—a process known as additive manufacturing, or AM.

16 Nov 2017

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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

New Simple Method Used to Synthesize Amorphous Diamond for First Time

Scientists 'Virtually' Absorb Light Using Transparent Material

Activity Descriptors for Electrochemical Reactions and Catalytic Cycles in Energy Storage Applications

Sulfur-Containing Alkylthio Groups Enhance Birefringence of Liquid Crystals

Innovative Way to Improve Conductivity of Glass Coating

New 3D Mechanical Metamaterials with a Twist

Technique for Synthesizing Europium (II) Oxide Nanoparticles

Scientists Use Electrochemistry for Producing Significant and Unique Products

Regulating Growth of Organic Crystals Using High-Powered Magnets for Use in Pharmaceutical Industry

Creating Alloys by Using 3D Laser Melting Technique

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

1PostProcess Technologies Celebrates Milestone Achievement of 50 Patents Granted, Showcasing Industry-Leading Innovation Across Software, Hardware, and Chemistry

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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