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Researchers Discover New Class of Thermoelectric Materials that Deliver High Performance

Leveraging the latest developments in applying hypothetical calculations to predict the characteristics of novel materials, scientists have discovered an innovative class of half-Heusler thermoelectric compounds, which also include a compound with the highest figure of merit—a metric used for establishing the way a thermoelectric material efficiently changes heat to electricity.

18 Jan 2019

AFM-based nano-DMA solution introduced by Bruker

At the 2018 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Bruker announced the release of the AFM-nDMA™ mode for Dimension® atomic force microscopes (AFMs).

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 9 Jan 2019

New Version of High-Energy Magnesium Battery Could Prove to be the Best Alternative to Lithium Ion Batteries

Scientists at the University of Houston and the Toyota Research Institute of America have found out a favorable new variant of high-energy magnesium batteries that may find prospective applications ranging from electric vehicles to battery storage for renewable energy systems.

24 Dec 2018

Novel Adhesive for Painless Removal of Band-Aid Using Light

It may soon become a lot less painful to rip off a Band-Aid. A new type of adhesive designed by the scientists from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Xi’an Jiaotong University in China can strongly adhere wet materials—such as living tissue and hydrogel—and be easily detached using a specific frequency of light.

17 Dec 2018

Novel Concept Based on Fluoride Ions May Boost Battery Lifetime

Imagine if it were possible to go for weeks without charging your laptop or phone. That is the dream of scientists looking into substitute batteries that surpass the popular present-day lithium-ion versions.

7 Dec 2018

Method Inspired by Dolphin Chirps Could Be Used to Quickly Characterize Soft Materials

When a soft material such as Silly Putty is deformed, its properties vary according to how fast the material is stretched and squeezed. If the putty is left in a small glass, it will in due course spread out like a liquid.

6 Dec 2018

Aerospace Engineers Address Challenges to Develop More Sustainable Alternative Fuels in Aviation

While hybrid-electric cars are turning out to be relatively common, analogous technology used in airplanes presents an entirely different set of challenges.

28 Nov 2018

Test Machines Optimize Quality Control in Tissue Testing

To optimize quality control Essity, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of professional hygiene products and consumer tissue, have implemented the LS1 testing machines from Lloyd Instruments for wet and dry tissue testing on products such as toilet paper tissue and table napkins.

From Lloyd Instruments Ltd. 22 Nov 2018

New Bendable Smartphone Technology Could Soon Provide Better Health Monitoring

Does the holiday shopping list have a new phone on it? A “radical” technology developed at Purdue University that’s transforming smartphones and other electronic devices into more bendable ones could help save lives in the near future through better health monitoring.

21 Nov 2018

Fraunhofer Researchers Simulate and Characterize Polyurethane Foams

Polyurethane foams are usually used for making mattresses, car seats, and insulation materials. The foaming process for the liquid polymer emulsions is complicated.

5 Nov 2018

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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 Discover New Class of Thermoelectric Materials that Deliver High Performance

AFM-based nano-DMA solution introduced by Bruker

New Version of High-Energy Magnesium Battery Could Prove to be the Best Alternative to Lithium Ion Batteries

Novel Adhesive for Painless Removal of Band-Aid Using Light

Novel Concept Based on Fluoride Ions May Boost Battery Lifetime

Method Inspired by Dolphin Chirps Could Be Used to Quickly Characterize Soft Materials

Aerospace Engineers Address Challenges to Develop More Sustainable Alternative Fuels in Aviation

Test Machines Optimize Quality Control in Tissue Testing

New Bendable Smartphone Technology Could Soon Provide Better Health Monitoring

Fraunhofer Researchers Simulate and Characterize Polyurethane Foams

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

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

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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Using Polymer-Based Printers and Injectors for Metals and Ceramics

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

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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