#material

11:39pm, 14th May, 2019

New material could unlock potential for hydrogen powered vehicle revolution

(Lancaster University) An international team of researchers has discovered a new material made from manganese hydride that would be used to make molecular sieves within fuel tanks - which store the hydrogen and work alongside fuel cells in a hydrogen...

Breakthrough in new material to harness solar power could transform energy

7:37am, 14th May, 2019

Nature

Breakthrough in new material to harness solar power could transform energy

(University of Toledo) The UToledo physicist pushing the performance of solar cells to levels never before reached made a significant breakthrough in the chemical formula and process to make the new material.

10:15am, 7th May, 2019

Tech

A novel method for improving imaging techniques in geophysical and material studies

(Tokyo University of Science) The Department of Civil Engineering, led by Prof. Terumi Touhei, at Tokyo University of Science has developed a novel mathematical method for reconstruction/imaging of the complex distribution of point-like scatterers us...

Researchers discover surprising quantum effect in hard disk drive material

10:51pm, 25th April, 2019

Physics

Researchers discover surprising quantum effect in hard disk drive material

(DOE/Argonne National Laboratory) Argonne scientists have further explored a new effect that enhances their ability to control the direction of electron spin in certain materials. Their discovery may lead to more powerful and energy-efficient materia...

Green material for refrigeration identified

5:44am, 18th April, 2019

Tech

Green material for refrigeration identified

(University of Cambridge) Researchers from the UK and Spain have identified an eco-friendly solid that could replace the inefficient and polluting gases used in most refrigerators and air conditioners.

New quantum material could warn of neurological disease

1:09pm, 10th April, 2019

Humans

New quantum material could warn of neurological disease

(Purdue University) A new material automatically 'listens' to the brain, leading to more sensitive electronics that could detect neurological disease sooner.

10:44am, 3rd April, 2019

Tech

High-tech material in a salt crust

(Forschungszentrum Juelich) MAX phases unite the positive properties of ceramics and metals. A method developed by scientists from Forschungszentrum Jülich now makes it possible to produce this material class on an industrial scale: a salt crust prot...

Researchers tune material's color and thermal properties separately

1:44pm, 2nd April, 2019

Nature

Researchers tune material's color and thermal properties separately

(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) MIT engineers have made samples of strong, tissue-like polymer material, the color and heat properties of which they can tailor independently of the other. For instance, they have fabricated samples of very thi...

Large-scale window material developed for PM2.5 capture and light tuning

3:56pm, 16th February, 2019

Humans

Large-scale window material developed for PM2.5 capture and light tuning

(University of Science and Technology of China) A research team from University of Science and Technology of China develops a simple and economical process to fabricate large-scale flexible smart windows.