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AI-Powered Platform Could Compress Chemistry and Material Discovery Timelines

9+ hour, 14+ min ago  (610+ words) Chemistry is entering a new digital era, from automated synthesis labs to voice-activated quantum calculations, Qian explained. And yet chemical characterization - which guides everything from material design to performance optimization - has been left behind. The DTCS platform is changing this…...

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Specially Engineered Crystal Demonstrates Unexpected Atomic Arrangement

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (193+ words) "Atomic-level engineering is redefining how we tailor materials," said Jewook Park of CNMS. "These advances promise a future where we harness their properties with unparalleled precision." More details about this research can be found in the study's paper'published in the…...

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A Quick Stretch Switches this Polymer’s Capacity to Transport Heat

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (895+ words) Most materials have an inherent capacity to handle heat. Plastic, for instance, is typically a poor thermal conductor, whereas materials like marble move heat more efficiently. If you were to place one hand on a marble countertop and the other…...

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High-Pressure Ge-Sn Alloy Could Mean Faster, Greener Electronics

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (500+ words) A new material could allow conventional electronic devices to perform quicker and consume less energy. Reporting in the'Journal of the American Chemical Society,'scientists from the'University of Edinburgh demonstrate their novel material, which could serve as a highly effective semiconductor,…...

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Decades-Long ORNL Collaboration Drives Duraloy's Material Breakthroughs

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (390+ words) The change was significant. Plants that had once shut down every couple of weeks to condition worn components could now run continuously, saving time, energy and money. The alloy's performance also allowed operators to raise furnace temperatures, improving overall process…...

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Web-Based Tool Makes it Easier to Design Advanced Materials

2+ week, 19+ hour ago  (404+ words) Modern industry relies heavily on catalysts, which are substances that speed up chemical reactions. They're vital in everything from manufacturing household chemicals to generating clean energy or recycling waste. However, designing new catalysts is challenging because their performance is affected…...

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Hiden Analytical Showcases Key Features of the ECL Series for Real-Time Electrochemical Discovery

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (255+ words) Following the successful launch of the ECL Series, Hiden Analytical is highlighting the core features that make this electrochemical toolkit a powerful platform for HPR-40 DEMS users engaged in real-time analysis of gases and volatile species in electrochemical research. Designed…...

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Transforming Data into Discovery: A Guide to the Materials Science Learning Center

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (680+ words) In scientific practice, tools alone are never enough. What distinguishes raw measurements from actionable understanding is perception; forethought in experimental design, discipline in data interpretation, and a willingness to question what you think you see. Below, we highlight the four…...

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Electrochemical Research and Innovation in the Lone Star State

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (381+ words) Texas has stood at the heart of electrochemical research and industrial innovation in the United States. From its early chlor-alkali and petrochemical electrochemical complexes to pioneering corrosion science and world-changing breakthroughs in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage, the Lone Star…...

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AIMPLAS’ Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites Seminar Addresses the Latest Developments in Materials, Their Industrial Application and Their Regulation

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (242+ words) AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has organized for March 4 and 5 the ninth edition of its International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites. This is an event with a long history that will bring together professionals in the field to discuss…...