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Researchers Explore Self-Cleaning, Hydrophobic Surfaces Capable of Shedding Dirt

Self-cleaning, hydrophobic surfaces are highly appealing. Imagine airplane wings that de-ice themselves, scalpels that do not require washing, and windshields that easily repel raindrops.

6 Jul 2016

DSM Launches ForTii MX Polyamides for Die-cast Metal Replacement

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is once again extending its range of ForTii® high performance polyphthalamides based on polyamide 4T. Following the introduction earlier this year of the ForTii Eco family of partly bio-based grades, it is now launching the ForTii MX grades to provide a more cost-effective alternative than ever to die-casting metals.

1 Jul 2016

Researchers Develop Artificial Water-Repellent Materials with Switchable Wetting Surface

The lotus leaf has a unique feature that prevents the leaf from getting wet when rain falls on it. The water just rolls off without actually wetting the surface of the leaf. This novel characteristic has made room for the possibility of developing artificial materials that are water-repellent just like the lotus leaf.

30 Jun 2016

Applied Materials' New Etch Technology Provides Atomic-Level Precision in Selective Removal of Unwanted Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. is revolutionizing etch technology with its Applied Producer® Selectra™ system, the industry's first extreme selectivity etch tool that introduces new materials engineering capabilities for continued scaling of 3D logic and memory chips.

30 Jun 2016

Researchers Use e-Beam Technology to Study Electron Collisions in Materials

There are several ways to change a molecule, chemically or physically. One way is to heat it; another is to bombard it with light particles, or photons. A lesser known method relies on electron collision, or e-beam technology, which is becoming increasingly popular in industry.

22 Jun 2016

Carbon Material from Loofah Sponges Could Improve Lithium Batteries

The present-day mobile lifestyle relies on rechargeable lithium batteries. As a result, a big enhancement in the capacity is needed to move these storage devices to the next level - i.e. for extensive use in vehicles or to shore up the electric grid.

17 Jun 2016

Elastocon are to Exhibit Again at K-Show, Düsseldorf, in October (19th to 26th)

The success for previous K-shows will be repeated this October when Elastocon again is found in hall 11 stand 11G42 in the joint stand with among others their German distributor company Richard Hess GmbH.

From Elastocon AB 16 Jun 2016

New MOF Material Could Make Nuclear Fuel Recycling Cleaner and Less Expensive

A new type of material is being studied by researchers that could aid in recycling and reducing waste in nuclear fuels by capturing radioactive gases emitted during reprocessing. Traditional technologies used for removing such gases work at very low energy-intensive temperatures.

15 Jun 2016

Researchers Uncover Hidden Properties of Ferroelectric Materials

Until recently, researchers were under the presumption that they had almost figured out the behavior of ferroelectric materials.

14 Jun 2016

New Electron Microscope Detector Allows Fast, Accurate Measurements of Material Properties

The Sol M. Gruner (SMG) detector group at Cornell University has created and tested a novel imaging electron detector that enables quick and accurate measurements of magnetic and electric fields at the atomic level.

9 Jun 2016

Editorial Highlights

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 Explore Self-Cleaning, Hydrophobic Surfaces Capable of Shedding Dirt

DSM Launches ForTii MX Polyamides for Die-cast Metal Replacement

Researchers Develop Artificial Water-Repellent Materials with Switchable Wetting Surface

Applied Materials' New Etch Technology Provides Atomic-Level Precision in Selective Removal of Unwanted Materials

Researchers Use e-Beam Technology to Study Electron Collisions in Materials

Carbon Material from Loofah Sponges Could Improve Lithium Batteries

Elastocon are to Exhibit Again at K-Show, Düsseldorf, in October (19th to 26th)

New MOF Material Could Make Nuclear Fuel Recycling Cleaner and Less Expensive

Researchers Uncover Hidden Properties of Ferroelectric Materials

New Electron Microscope Detector Allows Fast, Accurate Measurements of Material Properties

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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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

5Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

6High-Performance PEM for Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

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