Archive for 2017
Nanodiamonds create safer batteries by preventing dendrite formation
Researchers have uncovered a process to increase the safety of future lithium batteries. By adding nanodiamonds to an electrolyte solution, they were able to prevent dendrite growth, a major cause of lithium battery fires.
Read MoreRapid sintering method takes step-wise approach to densify nanoceramics quicky and evenly
Researchers at Jožef Stefan Institute (Ljubljana, Slovenia), the National Institute of Chemistry (Ljubljana, Slovenia), and Stockholm University (Stockholm, Sweden) have developed a new method to rapidly and evenly densify nanoceramics, offering incredible potential to save a lot of time and energy in sintering processes.
Read MoreReducing grain boundary energy can help design ceramics with no grain growth
A team led by researchers at the University of California, Davis has published new research showing that diffusion isn’t the only consideration when it comes to controlling grain growth.
Read MoreEnergy-saving window films incorporate thermochromic nanoparticles to reflect, absorb heat
A partnership between a research laboratory and a manufacturer has resulted in a new thermochromic window material that would save energy and automatically change its tint based on temperature.
Read MoreVideo: Carbon nanotubes twist and coil to harvest energy from back and forth motions
An international research team led by scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas and Hanyang University in South Korea has fashioned carbon nanotubes into “twistron” yarns that can generate electrical energy when pulled, stretched, tugged, or twisted.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Graphene gets closer to transistor applications, insect eyes inspire new perovskite solar cell design, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 6, 2017.
Read MoreThe Value Builder
Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 11 am (Eastern US Time) Webinar Description ACerS Corporate Partners and Manufacturing Division Members…
Read MoreCan you prove who you are? Consider using these tools to digitally identify your research
As a researcher, author, reviewer, editor, etc., you want to get credit for your work. So what on earth can be done to make it easier to find your scholarly publishing record and not that of someone else with a similar name?
Read MoreElectronics, GOMD and NETD announce winners of Division awards
The Electronics, Glass & Optical Materials and Nuclear & Environmental Technology Divisions are pleased to announce the winners of various…
Read MoreParent investor company looking to sell CeramTec GmbH for 2.4B euro
Cinven—an international private equity firm—hopes to sell German-based CeramTec for 2.4 billion euro. Possible buyers include investors from Asia.
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