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Intelligent Mechanical Sensor Using 3D Plastic Tab with Designer Molecules

Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) developed a bone-shaped plastic tab that changes into purple when stretched. The invention is a combination of custom chemistry and 3D printing, enabling the scientists to easily record the force of an object.

10 Feb 2015

Crystal Boundaries Study Could Enable Prevention of Metal Embrittlement in Deep Oil Wells

MIT researchers have carried out a new study into the exact features of a metallic structure which prevents embrittlement in the presence of hydrogen.

10 Feb 2015

Diamonds Could Reveal Complex Protein Structures without the Need for Crystallisation

MIT researchers have developed a new technique capable of producing highly detailed images of single proteins irrespective of the level of complexity in the structure and, more importantly, without the need for crystallisation.

10 Feb 2015

Xavier University Establishes MakerBot Innovation Center for 3D Printing

Xavier University has opened a MakerBot Innovation Center on its campus. The grand opening event was on 4th February, 2014.

9 Feb 2015

Faster, Easier Access to Materials Data in CAD, CAE, and PLM with Granta Design's MI:Materials Gateway 3.0

Granta Design will be running a webinar on Thursday, February 12 to demonstrate the new third-generation MI:Materials Gateway™ solution, providing access to managed materials data within Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

From Granta Design 5 Feb 2015

Thin Cobalt Films Could Help Design Highly Sensitive Magnetic Field Detectors

A research team at the University of Maryland (UMD) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has successfully determined the phenomenon of pole shift in thin cobalt films on the largest scale yet. Thin cobalt films appear to change their poles, which normally does not occur without an external magnetic field. The study was published in Physical Review B.

4 Feb 2015

New Structural Variant of Graphene May Outperform the Original Material

Researchers from universities in Japan and China along with the Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have developed a new carbon variant - penta-graphene similar to a pentagonal pattern of tiles paved in the streets of Cairo. The material is a thin sheet of pure carbon with distinct structural properties.

4 Feb 2015

Graphene Holds Promise for Semi-Transparent, Flexible, Electronic Devices

A research team from the University of Manchester and University of Sheffield has illustrated that 2D ‘designer materials’ can be developed to create transparent, flexible and high-efficiency electronic devices. The team headed by Nobel Laureate Sir Kostya Novoselov accomplished this feat by constructing LEDs at an atomic level. Their findings have been published in the scientific journal Nature Materials.

4 Feb 2015

Sinuous Grain Boundaries Could Enhance Strength of Graphene

Scientists at the Rice University have suggested that a sinuous thread of odd rings at the boundary of two graphene sheets could provide more strength and semiconducting properties, which can be predicted.

4 Feb 2015

Researchers Observe Molecular Russian Nesting Dolls for the First Time

Scientists at the University of Chicago have experimentally observed a quantum phenomenon known as geometric scaling in ultracold, triatomic three-atom molecules. The gigantic three-atom molecules fit inside each other like a set of Russian nesting dolls.

26 Jan 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

Intelligent Mechanical Sensor Using 3D Plastic Tab with Designer Molecules

Crystal Boundaries Study Could Enable Prevention of Metal Embrittlement in Deep Oil Wells

Diamonds Could Reveal Complex Protein Structures without the Need for Crystallisation

Xavier University Establishes MakerBot Innovation Center for 3D Printing

Faster, Easier Access to Materials Data in CAD, CAE, and PLM with Granta Design's MI:Materials Gateway 3.0

Thin Cobalt Films Could Help Design Highly Sensitive Magnetic Field Detectors

New Structural Variant of Graphene May Outperform the Original Material

Graphene Holds Promise for Semi-Transparent, Flexible, Electronic Devices

Sinuous Grain Boundaries Could Enhance Strength of Graphene

Researchers Observe Molecular Russian Nesting Dolls for the First Time

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Puncture Fixture Equipment - Features and Applications

HMK-CD4 Nano Particle Size Analyzer

Defender™ Omega Handheld Raman Analyzer

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Characterizing Li-Ion Battery Components Using FIB-SEM Tomography

Developing Bioactive Cell Culture Materials with Plasma Treatment

Best Practices for the Mitigation of Matrix-Induced Contamination

Quantifying Amorphous Cementitious Materials with Benchtop XRD

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

Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

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3Smart Contact Lenses Offer Real-Time Pressure Data

4Abundant Elements Enhance Lithium-Iron Battery Performance

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6Argonne Partners with Talon Metals to Boost Domestic Electric Vehicle Battery Production

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