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Study Creates Potential for Cleaner Production of Methanol

Chemists at Stanford University have solved an age old mystery that takes them one step closer to a cleaner, more energy-efficient way to produce methanol, an essential industrial chemical used in products such as plastics, paints, and glues.

21 Sep 2016

Researcher Receives Grant to Examine Fundamental Properties of Various Prosthetic Implant Materials

Cassie Marker will be spending her fall 2016 semester more than 600 miles away from Penn State’s University Park campus, where she normally conducts research and takes courses as a doctoral candidate in materials science and engineering.

21 Sep 2016

Breakthrough Research on Lignin Could Transform Economics of Biofuel Production

Abundant, chock full of energy and bound so tightly that the only way to release its energy is through combustion — lignin has frustrated scientists for years.

19 Sep 2016

ABB to Launch SiC-Based Next-Generation Battery Charger at InnoTrans Trade Show

At the upcoming trade show InnoTrans in Berlin, Germany, September 20 to 23, ABB will launch a next generation battery charger based on silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconï¿½ductors for use in all rail applications.

16 Sep 2016

New Mixed Metal Catalyst Could Produce More Efficient Electrode Reactions in Li-Air Battery

Lithium-air batteries are viewed by many as a potential next-generation technology in energy storage.

16 Sep 2016

On-Surface Chemical Reactions Develop Novel Chemical Compounds

On-surface chemical reactions have the potential to lead to the development of novel chemical compounds that are yet to be synthesized by solution chemistry. A high-resolution atomic force microscope can be used to study the first-step, second-step, and third-step products in detail.

14 Sep 2016

Researchers Create Smallest Ever Water, Gas Pipes that are One Atom in Size

Materials that contain cavities and small capillaries are used for separation, filtration, and various other technologies, and without such materials it would be impossible to lead a modern lifestyle.

9 Sep 2016

Berkeley Scientists Directly Probe Previously Hard-to-See Layer of Chemistry Using Unique X-Ray Toolkit

Scientists can now directly probe a previously hard-to-see layer of chemistry thanks to a unique X-ray toolkit developed at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).

1 Sep 2016

Three Types of Skin Determine Surface Engineering Alterations in Response to Environmental Changes

Jellyfish skin, squid skin and human skin, have inspired a team of chemists to create materials that change texture or color as response to changes in their surroundings. They suggest that these materials will help to develop anti-glare surfaces, detect damage or moisture, or even encrypt secret messages.

22 Aug 2016

SDSU Researchers Use Biochar to Develop Cost-Effective Supercapacitors

Biochar is a cost-effective material is rich in carbon, and has been used by two SDSU engineering researchers to develop the porous surface required to capture electricity. This new technique of developing a porous surface will help to reduce the cost of supercapacitors.

22 Aug 2016

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Microporous polymers, with their unique structures and properties, are revolutionizing gas storage, carbon capture, and catalysis in various scientific fields.

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Study Creates Potential for Cleaner Production of Methanol

Researcher Receives Grant to Examine Fundamental Properties of Various Prosthetic Implant Materials

Breakthrough Research on Lignin Could Transform Economics of Biofuel Production

ABB to Launch SiC-Based Next-Generation Battery Charger at InnoTrans Trade Show

New Mixed Metal Catalyst Could Produce More Efficient Electrode Reactions in Li-Air Battery

On-Surface Chemical Reactions Develop Novel Chemical Compounds

Researchers Create Smallest Ever Water, Gas Pipes that are One Atom in Size

Berkeley Scientists Directly Probe Previously Hard-to-See Layer of Chemistry Using Unique X-Ray Toolkit

Three Types of Skin Determine Surface Engineering Alterations in Response to Environmental Changes

SDSU Researchers Use Biochar to Develop Cost-Effective Supercapacitors

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

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Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

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Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

1New Technology for Processing Rare Earth Metals Licensed to Principal Mineral

2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

3New Smart Plastic to Revolutionize Aerospace and Automotive Industries

4New Project Aims to Improve Battery Performance and Lower Costs

5Processing Lignin Differently Could Dramatically Change its Electrical Properties

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