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Scientists Use Electrochemistry for Producing Significant and Unique Products

The field of electrochemistry has gone through a resurgence in the recent past, and at present, a number of research teams are analyzing the environment-friendly synthesis or transformation of molecules.

20 Nov 2017

Research on the Cost-Effective Development of Germanium

Germanium, considered to be a more efficient elemental semiconductor than silicon, was the material of choice in the early history of electronic devices. Eventually, the high cost of developing germanium crystals concealed its efficiency, and silicon thus captured the field.

17 Nov 2017

New Concept for Trapping and Manipulating Electrons with Sound Waves

The potential to trap and control electrons and other quasi-particles in order to study isolated single particles and also many-body systems in a solid-state environment can be of great importance for understanding the behavior of correlated electrons in technologically applicable materials.

15 Nov 2017

Researchers Evaluate Current System for Analyzing Magnetic Properties

In generators, motors, and other similar electric machines, the electrical current that powers them produces magnetic fields that magnetize a number of the metallic components.

15 Nov 2017

Soft Magnetic Composites Recommended for Higher-Frequency Electric Motors

High-efficiency electric motors with custom-made speed-torques, defined by their magnetic components, are vital for sustainable, effective electric automobile drive concepts.

15 Nov 2017

New Molecular Magnet Structure for Use in Advanced Computing Research

Recent work from John Berry’s lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that electrons can be a persuasive bunch, or at least, a talkative bunch.

14 Nov 2017

Researchers Determine Electronic Properties of Interface Between Two Wide Bandgap Semiconductors

Scientists from KAUST have ascertained the electronic properties of an interface between two wide bandgap semiconductors. This understanding will assist in enhancing the efficiency of high-power and light-emitting electronic devices.

14 Nov 2017

When Wood and Timber Testing Gets Tough, the Tough Get Performing

Lloyd Instruments has introduced five new, cost-effective machines to its line of universal test machines for materials testing up to 100 kN.

From Lloyd Instruments Ltd. 9 Nov 2017

Research Reveals the Potential of “Oxygen Sponge” to Function as “Hydrogen Sponge”

Researchers have found that an “oxygen sponge”, a catalyst used in vehicle exhaust systems, can also be used as a “hydrogen sponge.”

8 Nov 2017

Researchers Gain In-Depth Knowledge of Physics Behind Functioning of Metamaterials

To transform items from science fiction to scientific reality, an in-depth knowledge of the functioning of these unconventional metamaterials is mandatory.

7 Nov 2017

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