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| Saturday, May 15, 2021 |
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Better memristors for brain-like computing |
| Scientists are getting better at making neurone-like junctions for computers that mimic the human brain's random information processing, storage and recall. Fei Zhuge of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and colleagues reviewed the latest developments in the design of these 'memristors' for the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Friday, April 16, 2021 |
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Dye-based device sees the invisible |
| Scientists in Europe have designed an organic dye-based device that can see light waves in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) range. The device is easy to make using cheap materials, and is stable at high temperatures. The findings, published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, could lead to more widespread use of inexpensive consumer SWIR imaging and sensing devices. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, March 30, 2021 |
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Putting a spin on Heusler alloys |
| A study published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials summarizes the major achievements made to-date in Heusler alloy research. "Our review article can serve as an ideal reference for researchers in magnetic materials," says Atsufumi Hirohata of the University of York, UK, who specializes in spintronics. more info >> |
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2021 |
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Size matters: Bimodal imaging receives nanoparticle enhancement |
| Scientists have found a way to control the size of special nanoparticles to optimize their use for both magnetic resonance and near-infrared imaging. Their approach could help surgeons use the same nanoparticles to visualize tumours just before and then during surgery using the two different imaging techniques. Their findings were published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Friday, February 12, 2021 |
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Elastomers develop stronger bonds of attachment |
| Nagoya University materials engineer Yukikazu Takeoka and colleagues reviewed the most recent efforts towards improving elastomers for the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, January 26, 2021 |
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Materials coloured like a peacock |
| Melanin-like compounds can be precisely designed and arranged to colour materials using a mechanism similar to that found in a peacock's feathers. Chemist Michinari Kohri of Chiba University in Japan reviewed the latest research on these 'melanin-mimetic materials' and their potential applications for the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Wednesday, January 13, 2021 |
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Micropillar compression for finding heat-tolerant alloys |
| Metals containing niobium silicide are promising materials that can withstand high temperatures and improve efficiency of gas turbines in power plants and aircraft. more info >> |
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| Saturday, August 1, 2020 |
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Using AI to predict new materials with desired properties |
| Scientists in Japan have developed a machine learning approach that can predict the elements and manufacturing processes needed to obtain an aluminum alloy with specific, desired mechanical properties. The approach, published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, could facilitate the discovery of new materials. more info >> |
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| Sunday, June 21, 2020 |
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Let the robot swarms begin! |
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| Friday, February 28, 2020 |
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Bringing the green revolution to electronics |
| Researchers are investigating how to make electronic components from eco-friendly, biodegradable materials to help address a growing public health and environmental problem: around 50 million tonnes of electronic waste are produced every year. more info >> |
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