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Researchers Investigate Surface Reaction Using Vibrational Spectroscopy

EPFL researchers have closed the gap between lab and plant by examining methane dissociation on the (211) crystal face of platinum.

13 Aug 2018

New Hybrid Catalyst Possesses High Enantiomer Selectivity

A team of Japanese scientists have developed a technology to make a hybrid catalyst from simple-structured, commercially available rhodium and organic catalysts, which decreases chemical waste and creates molecules with high selectivity of an enantiomer, two molecular structures that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.

10 Aug 2018

What Do Design Engineers Need to Know about Voice Coil Actuator Technology

Sensata Technologies, one of the world’s leading suppliers of sensor solutions, industrial controls, power management, and electrical protection, today announced a new white paper (What Design Engineers Need to Know about VCA Technology) that covers the current state of Voice Coil Technologies for a variety of linear motion applications.

10 Aug 2018

Dynamic Image Analysis Can Easily Replace Sieving

Particle size analysis by sieving can be tedious: it involves weighing, sieving and cleaning and is prone to errors.

From Microtrac 10 Aug 2018

Microscale Superlubricity Could Lead to Better Electromechanical Devices

Lubricity is the reduction in mechanical friction & wear by a lubricant; leading reasons for component failure in electromechanical systems.

3 Aug 2018

A Closer Look at Lithium Battery’s Black Box to Improve Safety

Lithium metal negative electrodes have ten times more theoretical specific capacity than the graphite electrode employed in Li-ion batteries.

31 Jul 2018

Metrohm Acquires B&W Tek

Metrohm AG from Herisau, Switzerland and B&W Tek from Newark in Delaware, USA are pleased to announce the acquisition of B&W Tek’s Spectroscopy Solution Business, B&W Tek LLC, as well as several oversea...

From Metrohm USA Inc. 30 Jul 2018

Scientists Improve Performance Quality of Perovskites

Most common solar cells are fragile, thick, & stiff, which restricts their application to flat surfaces & increases the manufacturing costs.

27 Jul 2018

Using Niobium Tungsten Oxides to Make Faster Charging and Safe Batteries

Scientists have identified a class of materials that could prospectively be used for developing even higher power batteries.

27 Jul 2018

Researchers Discover Properties of New Two-Dimensional Material

Thanks to a team of Danish and Italian researchers, a new two-dimensional (2D) material has become a reality.

27 Jul 2018

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 Analysis News

Researchers Investigate Surface Reaction Using Vibrational Spectroscopy

New Hybrid Catalyst Possesses High Enantiomer Selectivity

What Do Design Engineers Need to Know about Voice Coil Actuator Technology

Dynamic Image Analysis Can Easily Replace Sieving

Microscale Superlubricity Could Lead to Better Electromechanical Devices

A Closer Look at Lithium Battery’s Black Box to Improve Safety

Metrohm Acquires B&W Tek

Scientists Improve Performance Quality of Perovskites

Using Niobium Tungsten Oxides to Make Faster Charging and Safe Batteries

Researchers Discover Properties of New Two-Dimensional Material

Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

Accurate Inline 3D Metrology with the InSight 300

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

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An Introduction to Integrated Passive Devices (IPDs)

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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 Analysis News

Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

1New Material “Kramers Nodal Line Metal” Paves Way for Low-Energy Tech

2Harvard Engineers Develop Super-Resistant Natural Rubber for Enhanced Durability

3Engineers Make a Big Splash, Turning Water Treatment Sludge Into Sustainable Concrete and Solving Two Expensive Problems

4Machine Learning Unlocks Carbyne’s Potential as a Highly Sensitive Sensor

5Mapping Competition in Next-Gen EV Battery Technologies

6Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

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