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Kwansei Gakuin University in Hyogo, Japan, Uses Raman Microscopy to Study Crystallographic Defects in Silicon Carbide Wafers

Crystallographic defects in 4H-SiC epitaxial wafers, such as dislocations and stacking faults, limit the commercialisation of SiC devices and must therefore be eliminated or reduced to levels lower than some critical density.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 25 Aug 2015

Electrolytic Process Converts Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide into Valuable Carbon Nanofibers

A new chemical technology, promising to convert captured atmospheric CO2 into high-quality carbon nanofibers, was presented at the 2015 ACS meeting and exposition.

21 Aug 2015

Researchers Demonstrate Nanoscale Mechanics for Keeping Surfaces Dry Underwater

Engineers at Northwestern University have identified the ideal surface ‘roughness’ required for keeping surfaces dry underwater.

20 Aug 2015

Study Results Pave Way to Device Application of Magnetic Topological Insulators

MIT researchers, in collaboration with scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Northeastern University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Boston College, have analyzed an unusual magnetic behavior with the help of spin-polarized neutron reflectometry.

18 Aug 2015

Small Droplets Can Self-Propel Themselves from Hydrophobic Thin Fibers

Researchers at Duke University and the University of British Columbia have discovered that droplets can launch themselves from thin fibers, a phenomenon that may find application in refining oil and purifying water.

18 Aug 2015

Campanile Probe Helps Study Impact of Illumination on 2D Molybdenum Disulfide at Molecular Scale

Scientists from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) of the US Department of Energy have successfully performed a molecular-level analysis on the impact of illumination on 2D semiconductors using an innovative nano-optical probe called the Campanile probe.

18 Aug 2015

Highly Saturated Pyrotechnic Red Flames Without Formation of Carcinogenic Compounds

The carmine color of pyrotechnic flares used in military and civilian environments arises from the combustion of strontium salts, some based on chlorides.

18 Aug 2015

Polymer Hydrogel Reacts Like Artificial Muscle in Response to Changing Temperature

A new hydrogel, developed by a research team headed by scientists at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan, stretches and contracts swiftly like an artificial muscle in response to temperature change.

12 Aug 2015

The Science of Snap, Crackle and Pop: The Movement and Crushing of Porous Materials under Compression

Researchers from the University of Sydney and the San Diego State University have collaborated in a study using puffed rice cereal in order to explain the movement and crushing of porous materials when compressed.

11 Aug 2015

Improved CTC Molecule Shows Excellent Adhesive Strength in Aqueous Environments

Researchers at the Alison Butler Lab of UC Santa Barbara have successfully improved siderophore cyclic trichrysobactin (CTC), a tiny molecule that was previously discovered by them. This molecule can adhere in aqueous environments, and easily binds and transports iron in bacteria and other microorganisms.

10 Aug 2015

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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

Kwansei Gakuin University in Hyogo, Japan, Uses Raman Microscopy to Study Crystallographic Defects in Silicon Carbide Wafers

Electrolytic Process Converts Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide into Valuable Carbon Nanofibers

Researchers Demonstrate Nanoscale Mechanics for Keeping Surfaces Dry Underwater

Study Results Pave Way to Device Application of Magnetic Topological Insulators

Small Droplets Can Self-Propel Themselves from Hydrophobic Thin Fibers

Campanile Probe Helps Study Impact of Illumination on 2D Molybdenum Disulfide at Molecular Scale

Highly Saturated Pyrotechnic Red Flames Without Formation of Carcinogenic Compounds

Polymer Hydrogel Reacts Like Artificial Muscle in Response to Changing Temperature

The Science of Snap, Crackle and Pop: The Movement and Crushing of Porous Materials under Compression

Improved CTC Molecule Shows Excellent Adhesive Strength in Aqueous Environments

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?

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Leveraging Coriolis Flow Meters for Accurate Mass Flow and Density

The Ultimate Guide to PPE for Rescue and Recovery Missions

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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23D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

6Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

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