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Researchers Develop New Catalytic Technique to Synthesize Life-Saving Drugs

A group of researchers including Daniel Weix, a chemistry professor at the University of Rochester, has developed a technique to identify new catalysts that may help to synthesize drugs inexpensively and more efficiently.

17 Oct 2016

Surface Texture of GaN Materials Influence Health of Nearby Cells

North Carolina State University researchers have identified that the surface texture of gallium nitride (GaN) materials has the ability to influence the condition of adjacent cells.

17 Oct 2016

Researchers Study Hot Water Flows Near Surface of Superhydrophobic Materials

When flowing closely to a few specially designed surfaces, water and various other liquids develop a strange property. The speed at which water flows is not equal to zero even in the layer directly touching the wall.

14 Oct 2016

New Technique Enhances Stability of Permanent Magnets

Loss of magnetization in permanent magnets can be a real concern for physicists. In 1983, Sumitomo, a Japanese company, developed the most powerful magnet available, offering ten times more magnetic energy compared to the earlier types.

13 Oct 2016

X-Ray Vision Helps to Examine Degradation of Plastic Solar Cells

The accurate X-ray vision offered by DESY’s radiation source PETRA III has been used by researchers from the Technical University of Munich to examine the degradation of plastic solar cells.

12 Oct 2016

Ateva® ExtruBond™ Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) to be Launched at 2016 Flex Pack Con

Celanese Corporation, an international technology and specialty materials company, will launch its Ateva® ExtruBond™ ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) at the 2016 Flex Pack Con October 9-12 in Memphis, Tenn.

6 Oct 2016

New 3D Printed Smartphone Microscope Turns Microbiology into Game Time

A smartphone microscope that can be easily assembled, offers new techniques to interact with and also to learn about common microbes. This open-source device can be used either by teachers or for various other educational requirements.

6 Oct 2016

Researchers Study Bacterial Nitrogenase to Improve Industrial Production of Ammonia

Nitrogen is vital for life, and in nature the chief source of nitrogen is in the form of gas found in earth’s atmosphere. This gas does not react easily with other elements. Certain types of specialized bacteria are capable of converting nitrogen molecules in the air into ammonia so that it can be used to create proteins, which are the building blocks, power plants and machines of cells.

5 Oct 2016

Unexpected Perovskite Behavior Holds Promise for Use in Batteries and Water-Splitting Devices

Perovskite is a type of oxide structure, and researchers have discovered it has an unexpected and unique behavior when exposed to streams of electrons and water vapor. The material emits oxygen and began to oscillate, closely resembling a living, breathing organism.

5 Oct 2016

Researchers use Laser Spectroscopy to Reveal Atomic Structure of Nobelium

The journal Nature has published a study explaining the successful application of laser spectroscopy in order to reveal the atomic structure of Nobelium, a transfermium element, for the first time.

30 Sep 2016

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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

Researchers Develop New Catalytic Technique to Synthesize Life-Saving Drugs

Surface Texture of GaN Materials Influence Health of Nearby Cells

Researchers Study Hot Water Flows Near Surface of Superhydrophobic Materials

New Technique Enhances Stability of Permanent Magnets

X-Ray Vision Helps to Examine Degradation of Plastic Solar Cells

Ateva® ExtruBond™ Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) to be Launched at 2016 Flex Pack Con

New 3D Printed Smartphone Microscope Turns Microbiology into Game Time

Researchers Study Bacterial Nitrogenase to Improve Industrial Production of Ammonia

Unexpected Perovskite Behavior Holds Promise for Use in Batteries and Water-Splitting Devices

Researchers use Laser Spectroscopy to Reveal Atomic Structure of Nobelium

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Fluorolog-QM™: Modular Research Fluorometer

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How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive 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

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

1OptiMate: Accelerating Sustainable Material Discovery with Machine Learning

2Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

3New Liquid Battery Could Break Solar Storage Barrier for Aussie Homes

4Wiley Adds Raman Data to its KnowItAll Libraries, Including Microplastics, Biopolymers, Polymer and Monomers, and Minerals

5Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

6NY CREATES and Fraunhofer Institutes Announce Joint Development Agreement to Advance Memory Devices at the 300 mm Wafer Scale

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