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Meta-Material Capable of Shaping Sound Waves Revolutionizes Medical Imaging and Personal Audio

Scientists have developed a super-material with the ability to bend, shape and focus sound waves passing through it.

28 Feb 2017

Researchers Establish Oxidation Resistance of Small-Sized Oxide Nanostructures

A research headed by Professor Bao Xinhe from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has concluded that the oxidation resistance of oxide nanostructures (NSs) with a diameter less than 3 nm can be far higher than larger NSs.

24 Feb 2017

Simple Polymer-Based Sensor can Distinguish Between Complex Samples

Scientists in Germany have designed a simple polymer that can be used in a sensor to distinguish between similar fruit juices.

23 Feb 2017

Researchers Aim to Create New Materials for Capacitor Type Accumulators

In mid-February 2017 researchers of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) and the University of Madras obtained support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research for implementation of the project to create new materials for accumulators of capacitor type.

23 Feb 2017

Nitrate Anion can Display Counterintuitive Lewis Acidity, Say Researchers

A team of researchers with Dr Tiddo J. Mooibroek of the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute of Molecular Sciences (HIMS) argue that the nitrate anion (NO3¯) can display a counterintuitive Lewis acidity.

23 Feb 2017

Scientists Gain Insight into Atomic and Nuclear Structure of Heaviest, Radioactive Elements

Little is known about the heaviest, radioactive elements in Mendeleev’s table. But an extremely sensitive technique involving laser light and gas jets makes it possible for the very first time to gain insight into their atomic and nuclear structure.

23 Feb 2017

Insights into History of Glass Relaxation Behavior Could Lead to High-Resolution Displays

In order to enhance the performance and resolution of next-generation displays, individual pixel sizes should be made smaller and the tolerance for glass relaxation has to be tightened.

22 Feb 2017

High-Sensitivity Electron Cameras Help Study Atomic Structure of Metal-Organic Frameworks

The atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) - three-dimensional structures formed of metal ions connected through organic ligands - can be analyzed by using high-sensitivity electron cameras.

21 Feb 2017

Innovative Nonreciprocal Mechanical Metamaterials Could Add Value to Newer Mechanical Devices

The world’s first mechanical metamaterials with the ability to effortlessly transfer motion in one direction and to block it in the other have been developed by engineers and researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the AMOLF institute, Netherlands.

14 Feb 2017

Record-Breaking Ceramic Material Contracts When Heated

In todayï¿½s industry, machines and devices need to be able to endure harsh conditions. The volume of the materials used in these devices typically changes a little, mostly by less than 0.01% when there is a change in the environmental temperature.

9 Feb 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

Meta-Material Capable of Shaping Sound Waves Revolutionizes Medical Imaging and Personal Audio

Researchers Establish Oxidation Resistance of Small-Sized Oxide Nanostructures

Simple Polymer-Based Sensor can Distinguish Between Complex Samples

Researchers Aim to Create New Materials for Capacitor Type Accumulators

Nitrate Anion can Display Counterintuitive Lewis Acidity, Say Researchers

Scientists Gain Insight into Atomic and Nuclear Structure of Heaviest, Radioactive Elements

Insights into History of Glass Relaxation Behavior Could Lead to High-Resolution Displays

High-Sensitivity Electron Cameras Help Study Atomic Structure of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Innovative Nonreciprocal Mechanical Metamaterials Could Add Value to Newer Mechanical Devices

Record-Breaking Ceramic Material Contracts When Heated

Archaeometry: Unveiling the Past with Future-Ready Tools

Why Temperature and Electric Current Matter in EV Lubricant Testing

Inside the HIVE: A Modular Architecture for Future-Proof Microscopy

KLA-7 low-temperature flow tester for petroleum products

In-situ Nanomechanical Testing with Hysitron PI Envision

Verification for Measurement Devices with the ABB Ability™

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How Ion Mobility-HRMS Takes PFAS Detection Beyond Regulatory Limits

Radar Signal Recording Redefined for Military Test Vehicles

Characterizing Carbon Materials Using Raman Spectroscopy

Powder Bed-Based Additive Manufacturing and Powder Rheology Explained

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

Archaeometry: Unveiling the Past with Future-Ready Tools

Why Temperature and Electric Current Matter in EV Lubricant Testing

Inside the HIVE: A Modular Architecture for Future-Proof Microscopy

1New Smart Plastic to Revolutionize Aerospace and Automotive Industries

2Metal-Organic Frameworks Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes Across All Key Material Types

3Imaging Gas Flow in Sandstone with Raman Spectroscopy

4Solar Cells Get Efficiency Boost From Novel Molecular Layer

5Geologists Unlock Hidden Information Using Raman Spectroscopy and AI

6Citrine Informatics to Provide AI for DARPA INTACT Program, Revolutionizing Ceramic Toughness

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