3+ week, 4+ day ago  (913+ words) Polymers today have a bad reputation " the word brings to mind microplastics, pollution, sustainability concerns. But polymers changed materials science by showing that molecular structure could be engineered to produce entirely new kinds of performance." Saving this article for later?...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (717+ words) To make batteries that last longer, scientists are creating internal battery structures that don't degrade as quickly as current designs do. In fact, the reason many lithium-ion batteries ultimately fail is that their'cathodes, or'negative electrodes, crack after repeated charging and…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (527+ words) From cabbage cores to carbon nanotubes, researchers are rethinking microbial fuel cell anodes to improve biofilm growth, boost electron transfer, and move wastewater-to-energy systems closer to practical use. Paper: A Review on Carbon-Based and Metal-Based Anode Materials of Microbial Fuel…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (912+ words) Because it is a highly versatile analytical technique. Vibrational spectroscopy uses visible and infrared light to investigate samples and extract molecular information, which is critical for understanding material composition and behavior. One of its key advantages is that it can…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1702+ words) This process takes into account federal guidelines for industrial categories (40 CFR, Parts 405-471) and the ecological sensitivity of the receiving water bodies at each site. 1 The treatment of wastewater within the EU is governed by the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWTD)…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (294+ words) Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry is a surface analysis technique known for high sensitivity and excellent depth resolution in the analysis of solid materials. From Hiden Analytical May 12 2026 Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry is a surface analysis technique known for high sensitivity…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (261+ words) Park Systems launches the NX1, a compact AFM delivering atomic resolution imaging in ambient conditions, enhancing accessibility for research labs worldwide. From Park Systems May 7 2026 Park Systems Corp. , the world's leading provider of atomic force microscopy (AFM) solutions, today announced the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (235+ words) The ACT Ecolabel provides independently verified information on the environmental impact of laboratory products, evaluating key aspects such as manufacturing, energy and water use, materials, packaging, and end-of-life. This achievement on our instruments sits on the top of the ISO…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (572+ words) A new European research network is accelerating innovations in membrane science that could cut the cost of life-saving cancer treatments, pull CO2 directly from industrial emissions, and deliver clean water to millions " all with technologies thinner than a human hair. A…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (490+ words) Belgian researchers have uncovered a key degradation pathway in scalable wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells, contributing to advances in tandem solar systems. The study, published in Materials Future, demonstrates how thermal stress in both darkness and under light can significantly impact…...