Tag: Materials science
Polycarbonate vs. Acrylic: Key Differences for Industrial and Consumer Applications
Polycarbonate and acrylic are two of the most widely used transparent plastics, often chosen as lightweight, shatter-resistant alternatives to glass. A new guide from...
Perovskites for new applications in solar cells, LEDs and semiconductors
Researchers at Western University have discovered that "squeezing" the mineral increases its photoluminescence.
Perovskite is a rising star in the field of materials science. The...
Spongy material and the sun’s power remove salt from seawater
Most of Earth’s water is in the oceans and too salty to drink. Desalination plants can make seawater drinkable, but they require large amounts...
UVA Team Solves a Nearly 200-Year-Old Challenge in Polymers
UVA Researchers Defy Materials Science Rules With Molecules That Release Stored Length To Decouple Stiffness and Stretchability
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of...
Antimicrobial Panels Revolutionize Sanitation in Controlled Environments
Maintaining hygiene and durability in controlled environments is critical. Palclad® Pro HYG PVC wall cladding panels offer a seamless, antimicrobial surface ideal for clean rooms, medical...
Rice lab finds better way to handle hard-to-recycle material
The process transforms glass fiber-reinforced plastic into silicon carbide
A better way to handle hard-to-recycle material is glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP), a strong and durable...
Researchers capture strange behavior of laser-excited gold
The research could lead to a better understanding of how metals behave under extreme conditions, which will aid in developing more resilient materials.
New research...
Quantum phenomena as classical or quantum computing transistors
NEW CLASS OF 2D MATERIAL DISPLAYS STABLE CHARGE DENSITY WAVE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
These exotic quantum phenomena could be helpful as classical or quantum computing...
Ultra-thin semiconductor fibers turn fabrics into wearable electronics
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NTU Singapore scientists develop ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that turn fabrics into wearable electronics. Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed...
Manufacturing Metal-Organic Framework-Based Composites for Efficiency
By Michelle Revels
Manufacturing Metal-Organic Framework-Based Composites for Efficiency: Dr. Qingsheng Wang, associate professor and George Armistead ‘23 Faculty Fellow in the Artie McFerrin Department...
