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Precise Flow Measurement at Elevated Temperatures

Capable of operating up to 110°C, the High Temperature Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter from Titan Enterprises is purpose designed for applications requiring precise flow measurement at elevated temperatures.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 26 Aug 2014

Highly Efficient Method to Develop Friction Materials with Desired Frictional Property

Researchers from NIMS have created a highly efficient technique to develop friction materials with a specific frictional property.

26 Aug 2014

Researchers Characterise New Class of Materials Known as Protein Crystalline Frameworks

A new class of materials, known as protein crystalline frameworks (PCFs), have been discovered by a team of researchers from Helmholtz Center Berlin (HZB) and the Fudan University in China.

26 Aug 2014

Charge Formation Efficiency Helps Choose Materials for Organic Photovoltaics

Organic photovoltaic cells hold great promise for conversion of energy. They are flexible and can be produced at low cost, which make them attractive for various applications. However, their power conversion process is complex, which has been detrimental to their wide adoption.

21 Aug 2014

Bubble Discovery May Help with Mixing Non-Soluble Liquids

It is a well-known fact that bursting bubbles release aerosol droplets, but a new study performed by Princeton researchers has revealed that the same process can also disperse small droplets of a surface material into a liquid. This finding has huge potential in science and industrial sectors, where mixing of liquid solutions is a major concern.

21 Aug 2014

Omniseal Solutions' Rulon® J Polymer Material Improves Performance of High-End Rear Shock Absorber on Bicycles.

Omniseal Solutions' Rulon® J polymer material was recently selected to improve the performance of a bicycle rear shock absorber manufactured by a US bicycle component manufacturer at their production facility in Taiwan.

From Omniseal Solutions 20 Aug 2014

New Material Inspired by Octopuses Could Create Invisible Clothing

Researchers have designed an optoelectronic camouflage system inspired by cephalod skins, which enables a material to read and adapt to its environment automatically and thus seamlessly blend with its surroundings. This technology has been published in a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science journal.

20 Aug 2014

Jenway Incorporates Qualoupe Lite Into More Instruments for Better Data Tracking and Storage

Qualoupe Lite, Bibby Scientific's low cost, intuitive laboratory information management system (LIMS), is now available across an even wider selection of the company's laboratory equipment.

14 Aug 2014

A New Class of Semiconductors Described by University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame researchers have studied the basic optical properties of organic-inorganic "hybrid" perovskites, a new class of semiconducting materials. The study results are published in the journal, Nature Photonics.

14 Aug 2014

Dwindling Supplies of Elements in Smartphones Becoming a Major Issue

A new white paper titled The Efficient Use of Elements urges researchers to develop alternative materials and novel methods to technology development to address the issue of scarcity in the supply of critical elements used in a range of products from electric motors to hybrid cars and the iPhone.

12 Aug 2014

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

Precise Flow Measurement at Elevated Temperatures

Highly Efficient Method to Develop Friction Materials with Desired Frictional Property

Researchers Characterise New Class of Materials Known as Protein Crystalline Frameworks

Charge Formation Efficiency Helps Choose Materials for Organic Photovoltaics

Bubble Discovery May Help with Mixing Non-Soluble Liquids

Omniseal Solutions' Rulon® J Polymer Material Improves Performance of High-End Rear Shock Absorber on Bicycles.

New Material Inspired by Octopuses Could Create Invisible Clothing

Jenway Incorporates Qualoupe Lite Into More Instruments for Better Data Tracking and Storage

A New Class of Semiconductors Described by University of Notre Dame

Dwindling Supplies of Elements in Smartphones Becoming a Major Issue

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

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

4Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

5Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

6Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

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