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Chemists Introduce Catalysts Capable of Working Even Beyond Metathesis Reactions

As drugs that comprise of one or more fluorine atoms tend to be more powerful, highly stable, and easily absorbed by the body, drug developers would like to incorporate fluorine or trifluoromethyl, a fluorine-comprising unit, into experimental drugs. However, this process has been challenging.

24 Jan 2017

Photocatalysts Capable of Reoxidizing C-H Activation Catalysts Could Revolutionize Pharmaceutical Industry

Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have demonstrated that a greener and simpler version of the C-H activation reaction can be carried out using light from a standard electric light bulb. According to the research team, this is one of the most innovative new reactions for the assembly of complicated chemical structures.

23 Jan 2017

World's First Catalyzed Reaction Initiated with Inexpensive Iron Salts

A new chemical reaction that is catalyzed using simple iron salts - an abundant, low-cost, and sustainable substitute for highly expensive and scarce metals - has been developed by researchers from the University of Huddersfield.

23 Jan 2017

Researchers Use Theoretical Simulations to Characterize WTe2 Crystal

In order to characterize a category of metals with fascinating electronic properties that can help to discover other, similarly endowed materials, researchers from Princeton, Yale, and the University of Zurich have put forward a theory-based approach.

20 Jan 2017

Researchers Unravel the Route to Faster Recharging of Lithium Batteries

Researchers have now discovered the reason behind improvement in battery performance when charged metal atoms are added to tunnel structures within the batteries, which could help in developing faster recharging lithium batteries.

19 Jan 2017

Nanoscale Understanding of Hair Could Lead to Development of New Materials for Body Armor

A new study carried out by scientists at the University of California San Diego explores why human hair is extremely strong and resistant to breaking.

18 Jan 2017

Researchers Successfully Localize Hydrogen Atoms for Material Analysis

Although diffraction-based analytical techniques are widely employed in laboratories, they are still not very successful in analyzing samples that are smaller than a micrometer.

16 Jan 2017

Biomedical Engineers Use Nature’s Weaving Formula to Mimic Complex Properties of Ingenious Materials

For the first time, UNSW biomedical engineers have woven a 'smart' fabric that mimics the sophisticated and complex properties of one nature's ingenious materials, the bone tissue periosteum.

12 Jan 2017

FemtoTools Introduces Highly Versatile Micromechanical Testing and Assembly System

The FT-MTA03 Micromechanical Testing and Assembly System is a highly versatile testing instrument for the accurate quantification of mechanical properties and dimensions/geometry in the micro- and nanoscale.

From FemtoTools – An Oxford Instruments Company 11 Jan 2017

Discovery of Butterfly Wings Structure Could Improve Flying Capacity of Mechanical Objects

In the age of drones and flying robots, it has become extremely important to find ways for improving flying ability of these little devices. That is why the aerospace engineers are looking for more efficient techniques and ways to improve the flying capacity of mechanical objects.

10 Jan 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

Chemists Introduce Catalysts Capable of Working Even Beyond Metathesis Reactions

Photocatalysts Capable of Reoxidizing C-H Activation Catalysts Could Revolutionize Pharmaceutical Industry

World's First Catalyzed Reaction Initiated with Inexpensive Iron Salts

Researchers Use Theoretical Simulations to Characterize WTe2 Crystal

Researchers Unravel the Route to Faster Recharging of Lithium Batteries

Nanoscale Understanding of Hair Could Lead to Development of New Materials for Body Armor

Researchers Successfully Localize Hydrogen Atoms for Material Analysis

Biomedical Engineers Use Nature’s Weaving Formula to Mimic Complex Properties of Ingenious Materials

FemtoTools Introduces Highly Versatile Micromechanical Testing and Assembly System

Discovery of Butterfly Wings Structure Could Improve Flying Capacity of Mechanical Objects

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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