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X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy Helps Probe Trapping Dynamics of Photogenerated Electrons

Scientists at EPFL have successfully used X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) to determine the electronic dynamics of photovoltaic materials. They have examined the trapping dynamics demonstrated by photogenerated electrons in titanium dioxide material.

9 Oct 2015

Sandia National Laboraties Team Work to Advance Solid-State Materials for Onboard Hydrogen Storage

A new tri-lab consortium called the Hydrogen Materials – Advanced Research Consortium (HyMARC) has been established to tackle long-standing challenges in the development of solid-state materials for onboard hydrogen storage systems in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

9 Oct 2015

Nobel Prize in Physics 2015 Awarded for the Discovery of Neutrino Oscillations

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2015 to the scientists who discovered neutrino oscillations, which shows that neutrinos have mass.

6 Oct 2015

Researchers Successfully Grow Vertical Organic Semiconductor Crystals

A method of growing semi-conducting crystals vertically has been developed. It is hoped that this method will increase both the power and efficiency of organic semiconductors. The new method could also be used in the production of more energy efficient solar panels.

6 Oct 2015

Berkeley Lab Team Creates 2D Atomically Thin Perovskite Hybrid Nanostructures from Ionic Materials

Atomically thin 2D sheets of conducting perovskite hybrids have been produced in solution. The crystals have conducting properties that make them a contender as a replacement for silicon.

29 Sep 2015

Micronic Demonstrate Extractables-Free Sample Storage Tubes

A new technical study from Micronic reports on tests carried out to demonstrate the absence of extractable organic contaminants in their polypropylene sample storage tubes.

28 Sep 2015

Versatile, Scalable Technique to Produce Large 2D Sheets of Molybdenum Telluride

Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), along with scientists from China and Japan have developed a method to produce thin electronic materials in sizes which are larger than tiny flakes.

22 Sep 2015

Liquid Water Maintains Local Structural Dynamics on a Picosecond Timescale

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) in Mainz, Germany and FOM Institute AMOLF in the Netherlands have collaborated to discover that the structural memory of water exists on a picosecond timescale.

22 Sep 2015

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Tunable Catalysts

A new kind of tunable catalyst has been developed by researchers at MIT and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

16 Sep 2015

New Model for Creating Ultra-Strong, Ultra-Flexible Metallic Glass

A research team at UNSW Australia has developed a new model for fabricating metallic glass, an extremely strong alloy with high flexibility.

16 Sep 2015

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-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy Helps Probe Trapping Dynamics of Photogenerated Electrons

Sandia National Laboraties Team Work to Advance Solid-State Materials for Onboard Hydrogen Storage

Nobel Prize in Physics 2015 Awarded for the Discovery of Neutrino Oscillations

Researchers Successfully Grow Vertical Organic Semiconductor Crystals

Berkeley Lab Team Creates 2D Atomically Thin Perovskite Hybrid Nanostructures from Ionic Materials

Micronic Demonstrate Extractables-Free Sample Storage Tubes

Versatile, Scalable Technique to Produce Large 2D Sheets of Molybdenum Telluride

Liquid Water Maintains Local Structural Dynamics on a Picosecond Timescale

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Tunable Catalysts

New Model for Creating Ultra-Strong, Ultra-Flexible Metallic Glass

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

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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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

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

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5Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

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