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Selenium Compounds Could Offer Several Advantages Compared with Traditional Metal Catalysis

A new approach for activating chemical reactions based on the element selenium has been tested by chemists at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. These chemists demonstrated that selenium is capable of developing bonds similar to those of hydrogen bonds, leading to accelerated reactions.

18 Jul 2017

Solving Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Issue

Lithium-ion batteries have become a crucial power source for the constantly expanding world of gadgets. They have also, on some occasions, been known to burst into flames.

14 Jul 2017

Scientists Observe Energy from Light Flowing Through Atomic Ripples in a Molecule

A research team succeeded in watching energy from light flow via atomic ripples in a molecule. Such insights could provide new methods for developing a class of materials capable of improving efficiency and reducing the size of memory storage devices and solar cells.

14 Jul 2017

New Super Stretchy, Strong, and Sustainable Material with Features of Spider Silk

A team of Chemists and Architects from the University of Cambridge have created super-stretchy and strong fibers which are almost completely made up of water, and could be used to manufacture sensors, textiles, and other materials.

11 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop New Manganese-Based Catalyst for CO2 Hydrogenation

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas and it plays a vital role in climate change; it is no wonder researchers have been searching for solutions to prevent its release in the environment.

10 Jul 2017

Using Ferroelectrochemistry to Accurately Manipulate Printed Electronics

Researchers from the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) have performed a trend-setting research which involves developing printed electronic transistor circuits and displays in which the color of individual pixels can be altered.

6 Jul 2017

Investigations are Ongoing to Find the Optimal Next-Generation Bioplastics

The innovation under progress in the field of packaging is making products entirely using organic materials acquired from the remnants of agricultural production. A specialist at the Italian National Research Council (CNR) stated that such bioplastics might be as competitive as conventional ones in the early 2020s, although they might not be applicable in all fields.

5 Jul 2017

NanoImages Brings SEC’s Advanced Tabletop SEM Technology Into the US

There’s a new player in the U. S. tabletop electron microscopy market. NanoImages, LLC. The company was founded by electron microscopy veterans Jon Lechich and Mike Toalson as the exclusive US distributor for...

From NanoImages, LLC 4 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop New Method that Allows Catalysts to Work for a Longer Time in Industrial Applications

A new method to firmly fix catalyst powders on electrode surfaces has been developed by Chemists at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Presently, the application of powder based catalysts is being hampered by high physical stress induced on catalyst films by gas evolving reactions.

3 Jul 2017

Scientists Throw Light on the Migration of Impurity Atoms in Tungsten Material

One segment—that is, the plasma facing material—of the vacuum vessel in the fusion experimental device and prospective fusion reactor comes into contact with plasma. Upon entry of the plasma ions into the material, namely, tungsten, those particles are modified into neutral atom and remain inside the material.

3 Jul 2017

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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 Analysis News

Selenium Compounds Could Offer Several Advantages Compared with Traditional Metal Catalysis

Solving Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Issue

Scientists Observe Energy from Light Flowing Through Atomic Ripples in a Molecule

New Super Stretchy, Strong, and Sustainable Material with Features of Spider Silk

Researchers Develop New Manganese-Based Catalyst for CO2 Hydrogenation

Using Ferroelectrochemistry to Accurately Manipulate Printed Electronics

Investigations are Ongoing to Find the Optimal Next-Generation Bioplastics

NanoImages Brings SEC’s Advanced Tabletop SEM Technology Into the US

Researchers Develop New Method that Allows Catalysts to Work for a Longer Time in Industrial Applications

Scientists Throw Light on the Migration of Impurity Atoms in Tungsten Material

Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Accurate Inline 3D Metrology with the InSight 300

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Park FX200: Atomic Force Microscopy Tailored for 200 mm Samples

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Exploring the Role of Rare Earth Elements in Modern Technology

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

1Harvard Engineers Develop Super-Resistant Natural Rubber for Enhanced Durability

2Enhancing Cotton Fabrics with Bio-Based Heat Storage Materials for Thermal Comfort

3Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

4Low-Cost Polymer Paves Way for Scalable Organic Solar Production

5Optimizing Lithium Plating in Solid-State Batteries

6Machine Learning Unlocks Carbyne’s Potential as a Highly Sensitive Sensor

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