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Researchers Test Bacteria-Laden Concrete Mix to Prevent Road Surface Deterioration Induced by Road Salt

According to researchers at Drexel University, microscopic bacteria may soon help in preventing the deterioration of roads in the winter season. The team is exploring new methods to make the infrastructure much more resilient.

10 Apr 2019

Detecting Ethylene, the Fruit Ripening Hormone

NUS chemists have developed fluorescent probes for the detection of ethylene gas for fruit harvesting and storage. Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone which regulates a wide range of biological processes in plants. It is associated with the ripening processes in a number of fruits such as apples and pears.

5 Apr 2019

Researchers Create Light-Transmitting Wood that Could Save Energy Costs

It is generally believed that wood is more suitable for log cabins than for contemporary buildings; however, an exceptionally treated type of timber could well become the trendy building material of the future.

4 Apr 2019

Researchers Tune Material’s Color and Thermal Properties Separately

The color of a material can often tell you something about how it handles heat. Think of wearing a black shirt on a sweltering summer’s day — the darker the pigment, the warmer you’re likely to feel.

4 Apr 2019

New MarSurf GD Series Offers Unprecedented Speed, Flexibility and Ease of Use for Roughness Measurement

Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, today announced the addition of the MarSurf GD series for roughness measurements to its new line of surface measuring instruments.

From Mahr Inc. 4 Apr 2019

Physicists Take a Different Approach to Ice-Proof Next-Generation Aviation Systems

For a commercial jet airplane, 35,000 feet is considered as a standard cruising altitude. However, the air temperature at those lofty heights falls below –51 °C, and as a result, ice can form easily on the aircraft’s wings.

2 Apr 2019

Scientists Manage to Print Channel Structures in Glass

Quartz glass is the favored material for applications that necessitate long-term use because of its high mechanical and chemical stability and outstanding optical properties.

1 Apr 2019

Physicists Develop New, Powerful Method to Detect Radioactive Material

At the University of Maryland (UMD), physicists have come up with a new, robust technique for detecting radioactive materials.

25 Mar 2019

Researchers Perform MD Simulation to Unravel the Actual Structure of Hydrated Electrons

For over five decades, researchers have been aware of the existence of the hydrated electron—additional electrons dissolved in liquid water. However, they have not been so certain about its structure.

25 Mar 2019

New Automated Sampling Solution for Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis

Routine testing and quality control (QC) laboratories can enhance the performance of daily workflows with access to an advanced static headspace sampling system that is expected to provide high productivity and fast analysis for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) across all sample types.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 21 Mar 2019

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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 Testing News

Researchers Test Bacteria-Laden Concrete Mix to Prevent Road Surface Deterioration Induced by Road Salt

Detecting Ethylene, the Fruit Ripening Hormone

Researchers Create Light-Transmitting Wood that Could Save Energy Costs

Researchers Tune Material’s Color and Thermal Properties Separately

New MarSurf GD Series Offers Unprecedented Speed, Flexibility and Ease of Use for Roughness Measurement

Physicists Take a Different Approach to Ice-Proof Next-Generation Aviation Systems

Scientists Manage to Print Channel Structures in Glass

Physicists Develop New, Powerful Method to Detect Radioactive Material

Researchers Perform MD Simulation to Unravel the Actual Structure of Hydrated Electrons

New Automated Sampling Solution for Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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 Testing News

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

4Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

5Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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