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Sustainable Silk: Properties and Future Applications

While silk is best known as a component in clothes and fabric, the material has plentiful uses, spanning biomedicine to environmental science. In Applied Physics Reviews, by AIP Publishing, researchers from Tufts University discuss the properties of silk and recent and future applications of the material.

5 Jan 2022

Researchers Develop Perovskite Solar Cell with Self-Healing Effect

A team led by Prof. HU Linhua at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has recently developed a type of self-healing perovskite solar cell by functional combination of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Related results were published in Journal of Energy Chemistry.

30 Dec 2021

Imidazole as Solvent for the Synthesis of Carbon Supported Cobalt Nanoparticles Catalyst

This study is led by Dr. Shaojun Dong (Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences). At the beginning of this work, researchers wanted to design a simple method to synthesize Co nanoparticles.

29 Dec 2021

Researchers Create the World’s Lightest Isotope of Magnesium to Date

In collaboration with an international team of researchers, Michigan State University has helped create the world's lightest version, or isotope, of magnesium to date.

24 Dec 2021

Using Molybdenum Trioxide to Create Invisibility Devices

Invisibility devices may soon no longer be the stuff of science fiction. A new study published in the De Gruyter journal Nanophotonics by lead authors Huanyang Chen at Xiamen University, China, and Qiaoliang Bao, suggests the use of the material Molybdenum Trioxide (a-MoO3) to replace expensive and difficult to produce metamaterials in the emerging technology of novel optical devices.

23 Dec 2021

New High-Performance Oxide-Ion Conductors may Pave the Way for Next-Generation Batteries

Stable and high oxide-ion conductors based on a new hexagonal perovskite-related oxide has been reported by scientists at Tokyo Tech, Kojundo Chemical Laboratory Co. Ltd. and Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) in a recent study.

22 Dec 2021

Surprising Metamorphosis in Material Could Lead to Better-Performing Electronic Devices

Scientists have discovered that manganese coupled with sulfide, when under pressure, undergoes a surprising metamorphosis with potential uses in next-generation electronics.

21 Dec 2021

Optimizing the Performance of Fuel Cells by Activating Lattice Oxygen in Perovskite Oxide

To optimize the performance of fuel cells, a golden ratio must be found. Recently, a Korean research team has uncovered that the performance of fuel cells varies depending on the Co-doping level.

20 Dec 2021

Negative Capacitance in Topological Transistors Could Reduce Computing’s Unsustainable Energy Load

Australian researchers have discovered that negative capacitance could lower the energy used in electronics and computing, which represents 8% of global electricity demand.

17 Dec 2021

Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Low Solubility, High Molecular Weight Compounds

BioChromato Inc. has published a new application report that details how their ionRocket sample preparation device, used in combination with Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry enables routine analysis of low solubility, high molecular weight compounds.

From BioChromato Inc. 16 Dec 2021

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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

Sustainable Silk: Properties and Future Applications

Researchers Develop Perovskite Solar Cell with Self-Healing Effect

Imidazole as Solvent for the Synthesis of Carbon Supported Cobalt Nanoparticles Catalyst

Researchers Create the World’s Lightest Isotope of Magnesium to Date

Using Molybdenum Trioxide to Create Invisibility Devices

New High-Performance Oxide-Ion Conductors may Pave the Way for Next-Generation Batteries

Surprising Metamorphosis in Material Could Lead to Better-Performing Electronic Devices

Optimizing the Performance of Fuel Cells by Activating Lattice Oxygen in Perovskite Oxide

Negative Capacitance in Topological Transistors Could Reduce Computing’s Unsustainable Energy Load

Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Low Solubility, High Molecular Weight Compounds

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

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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

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

1PostProcess Technologies Celebrates Milestone Achievement of 50 Patents Granted, Showcasing Industry-Leading Innovation Across Software, Hardware, and Chemistry

2New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

3How Electrode Architecture Enhances Sulfur Redox Kinetics

4What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

5Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

6Alpha Technologies Grows Capabilities and Global Reach with Metravib Material Testing Acquisition

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