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University of Manchester Invites Leading Researchers to Participate in Graphene Week 2015

The University of Manchester will be hosting the Graphene Week 2015 organized by the Graphene Flagship – a one billion euro research initiative. The initiative aims to bring all academic and industrial graphene researchers together to discuss about the progress being made with the new material in the last decade, generating new opportunities, jobs and economic growth.

23 Jun 2015

‘Molecular Movie’ Shows How Ring-Shaped Molecules Break Open

For the first time, researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have tracked the ultrafast structural changes in quadrillionths-of-a-second steps during the opening reaction of ring-shaped gas molecules.

23 Jun 2015

Porphyrine-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Hold Promise for Solar Cells

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a new material based on porphyrine metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for photovoltaics.

22 Jun 2015

Simple Method to Efficiently Recycle Rare Earth Metals

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a simple, efficient method for recycling of rare earth magnets. These materials are widely used in consumer electronics, however, as their name signifies, they are quite rare. The process of mining and purifying rare earth metals affects the ecology, and is very costly and labor-intensive.

19 Jun 2015

DESY Scientist Film Shock Waves in Diamonds with Ultra-Short Pulses of X-rays

A research team led by DESY scientistshave filmed shock waves in diamonds using ultra-short pulses of X-rays, thereby paving the way for investigating exotic material properties.

19 Jun 2015

Bio-Inspired Smart Material System Mimics Biological Patterning

A team of scientists at the University of Bristol have designed an artificial skin that can be transformed at the flick of a switch, mimicking the camouflage properties of squids.

17 Jun 2015

Argonne and UCLA Develop New Method to Create Magnetic Skyrmion Bubbles at Room Temperature

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed an innovative, simple method for creation of magnetic skyrmion bubbles at room temperature conditions.

16 Jun 2015

UCLA Researchers Develop Three-Metal Compound Nanostructure for Eco-Friendly Fuel Cells

Researchers at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have led a team that has used a three-metal compound to create nanostructures, which can produce fuel cells with improved durability and efficiency at a lower cost.

16 Jun 2015

University of Houston Researchers Work on Development of Advanced Materials

Using a $1 million grant awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the University of Houston researchers are involved in the discovery of innovative materials.

10 Jun 2015

Nature-Inspired Study to Create Structural Color Using Synthetic Melanin Packets

A study conducted at The University of Akron by Dr. Matthew Shawkey, associate professor of biology and Dr. Ali Dhinojwala, Morton Professor of Polymer Science and Ming Xiao, graduate student in collaboration with the University of California, San Diego aims to reconstruct structural color patterns observed in the feathers of birds so that color can be created without the need for pigments and dyes.

10 Jun 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

University of Manchester Invites Leading Researchers to Participate in Graphene Week 2015

‘Molecular Movie’ Shows How Ring-Shaped Molecules Break Open

Porphyrine-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Hold Promise for Solar Cells

Simple Method to Efficiently Recycle Rare Earth Metals

DESY Scientist Film Shock Waves in Diamonds with Ultra-Short Pulses of X-rays

Bio-Inspired Smart Material System Mimics Biological Patterning

Argonne and UCLA Develop New Method to Create Magnetic Skyrmion Bubbles at Room Temperature

UCLA Researchers Develop Three-Metal Compound Nanostructure for Eco-Friendly Fuel Cells

University of Houston Researchers Work on Development of Advanced Materials

Nature-Inspired Study to Create Structural Color Using Synthetic Melanin Packets

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

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

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

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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