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Scientists Unearth the Secret Behind Outstanding Toughness of Hexagonal Boron Nitride

A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University and Rice University in the US, has uncovered the key to the outstanding toughness of hexagonal boron nitride.

4 Jun 2021

Research Unmasks Remarkable Toughness of Hexagonal Boron Nitride

It's official: Hexagonal boron nitride is the iron man of 2D materials, so resistant to cracking that it defies a century-old theoretical description engineers still use to measure toughness.

3 Jun 2021

Sensofar and Linkam develop new technique for characterising the temperature-induced topographical evolution of nanoscale materials

Sensofar, a technology company specialising in the field of non-contact surface metrology, has developed a new technique for characterising the evolution of a sample’s surface topography with temperature using the ...

From Sensofar Metrology 14 May 2021

Researchers Discover a Previously Unknown 2D Material

An international team with researchers from the University of Bayreuth has succeeded for the first time in discovering a previously unknown two-dimensional material by using modern high-pressure technology.

28 Apr 2021

Modern Technology Helps Discover Beryllonitrene, a New 2D Material

An international research team including scientists from the University of Bayreuth has used modern high-pressure technology to successfully discover, for the first time, a previously unknown two-dimensional (2D) material.

28 Apr 2021

Unusual Magnetic Properties of Chromium Tribromide Open New Possibilities for Electronic Devices

Two-dimensional (2D) materials with a single-layer thickness retaining magnetic order in atomically thin limit began to increase their scientific and technological significance after the successful synthesis of graphene and later investigations of van der Waals materials.

23 Apr 2021

A Technique Similar to MRI Used to Measure the Growth of Two-Dimensional Material

Researchers have used a technique similar to MRI to follow the movement of individual atoms in real time as they cluster together to form two-dimensional materials, which are a single atomic layer thick.

13 Apr 2021

Entropy Measurements Reveal Surprising Phase Transition in Twisted Bilayer Graphene

Most materials go from being solids to liquids when they are heated. One rare counter-example is helium-3, which can solidify upon heating.

8 Apr 2021

A Skoltech Method Helps Model the Behavior of 2D Materials Under Pressure

Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology (CEST) have developed a method for modeling the behavior of 2D materials under pressure. The research will help create pressure sensors based on silicene or other 2D materials. The paper was published in the ACS Nano journal.

1 Apr 2021

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Host the “Science for Sustainability Symposia.” April 2021.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about the sustainable use of raw materials in a way that conserves resources and protects the climate. Thermo Fisher Scientific to hold the “Science for Sustainabilit...

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 26 Mar 2021

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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.

2D Materials News

Scientists Unearth the Secret Behind Outstanding Toughness of Hexagonal Boron Nitride

Research Unmasks Remarkable Toughness of Hexagonal Boron Nitride

Sensofar and Linkam develop new technique for characterising the temperature-induced topographical evolution of nanoscale materials

Researchers Discover a Previously Unknown 2D Material

Modern Technology Helps Discover Beryllonitrene, a New 2D Material

Unusual Magnetic Properties of Chromium Tribromide Open New Possibilities for Electronic Devices

A Technique Similar to MRI Used to Measure the Growth of Two-Dimensional Material

Entropy Measurements Reveal Surprising Phase Transition in Twisted Bilayer Graphene

A Skoltech Method Helps Model the Behavior of 2D Materials Under Pressure

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Host the “Science for Sustainability Symposia.” April 2021.

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Harnessing the Potential of Tapes to Address Energy Challenges Across Industries

Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

2Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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