Ferroelectric field-effect transistors are nonvolatile memory devices that nondestructively read stored data. However, data retention times in these devices are short. Purdue University researchers suggest a modification to conventional Fe-FET structure could overcome this obstacle.
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Simple self-charging battery, laser writing creates flat optics in glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 4, 2020.
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Impact of micro-cracks in solar glass, magnetized molecules monitor breast cancers, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 19, 2020.
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Kazuo Inamori receives honorary knighthood, Freeman Technology launches new website, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 6, 2019.
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Grow carbon nanotubes using newspaper, ammonia production, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 27, 2019.
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MXenes help photodetectors see the light, rubbery concrete takes hits without cracking, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 13, 2019.
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Both glass and ceramics can be quite brittle. Two recent studies look at increasing the ductility of each—one through the consolidation of glassy nanoparticles, and the other through flash sintering.
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Borophene on silver grows freely, modified bamboo a steel rebar alternative, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 2, 2019.
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Highway construction can take longer than is necessary if cars drive on the concrete before it has fully matured. Purdue University researchers are working with the Indiana Department of Transportation to test piezoelectric sensors that measure concrete strength.
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Pantry ingredients help grow carbon nanotubes, complete study of battery failure, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 5, 2019.
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