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Graphene Supercharges Copper Wires for Efficient Electricity

A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires.

21 Dec 2023

Scientists Unravel Mechanism of Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions

In the search for cheaper, greener alternatives to routinely used precious metal catalysts like palladium, nickel has become an increasingly popular choice in the last two decades for organic chemists assembling fragments.

21 Dec 2023

AI Reveals New Path to Control Dislocations in Everyday Materials

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to unveil a novel approach to comprehend small defects known as dislocations in polycrystalline materials.

20 Dec 2023

Unwinding the Mysteries of Magnetic Phonons in Topological Materials

Materials with enhanced thermal conductivity are critical for the development of advanced devices to support applications in communications, clean energy and aerospace. But in order to engineer materials with this property, scientists need to understand how phonons, or quantum units of the vibration of atoms, behave in a particular substance.

19 Dec 2023

Solar-Powered Clothing Adjusts to Climate

In a recent study, scientists have developed innovative solar-powered clothing by combining a flexible solar cell with an electrocaloric device.

15 Dec 2023

UW-Madison Researchers Develop Novel Material for Plasma-Facing Components in Fusion Devices

University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have used a spray coating technology to produce a new workhorse material that can withstand the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor.

15 Dec 2023

Beyond Lithium: Sodium Powers New Batteries With Green Potential

The transition to a society without fossil fuels means that the need for batteries is increasing at a rapid pace. At the same time, the increase will mean a shortage of the metals lithium and cobalt,

14 Dec 2023

Decoding the Secrets of Distant Worlds: Swiss Collaboration to Help Elevate Exoplanet Research to New Heights

The quest to unravel the universe's mysteries takes a leap forward as the Near Infra Red Planet Searcher (NIRPS) consortium has received a cutting-edge boost from CSEM's laser frequency comb technology.

From CSEM 13 Dec 2023

Machine-Learning-Based Method Developed to Investigate How Materials Behave at Their Surfaces

Designing new compounds or alloys whose surfaces can be used as catalysts in chemical reactions can be a complex process relying heavily on the intuition of experienced chemists.

8 Dec 2023

Understanding Material Disorders with the Help of Generative Models

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have employed generative machine learning models to investigate the various ways in which mismatches can occur between atoms in adjacent crystals of piezoelectric materials—materials that, when subjected to mechanical stress, produce a modest electrical voltage. This discovery reveals how disorder develops in these types of materials.

5 Dec 2023

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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

Graphene Supercharges Copper Wires for Efficient Electricity

Scientists Unravel Mechanism of Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions

AI Reveals New Path to Control Dislocations in Everyday Materials

Unwinding the Mysteries of Magnetic Phonons in Topological Materials

Solar-Powered Clothing Adjusts to Climate

UW-Madison Researchers Develop Novel Material for Plasma-Facing Components in Fusion Devices

Beyond Lithium: Sodium Powers New Batteries With Green Potential

Decoding the Secrets of Distant Worlds: Swiss Collaboration to Help Elevate Exoplanet Research to New Heights

Machine-Learning-Based Method Developed to Investigate How Materials Behave at Their Surfaces

Understanding Material Disorders with the Help of Generative Models

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

Top Loading Furnaces From Deltech

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How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

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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 Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Microbial Platform for Producing Biodegradable Polylactide Modifiers

3Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

4New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

5A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

6The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

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