Is Graphene Hydrophilic or Hydrophobic?
Contrary to earlier beliefs, single-layer (one atom thick) graphene exhibits a strong attraction to water molecules due to its unique atomic structure.
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2021 Best Materials Engineering Graduate Programs Ranking by U.S.News (2016 - 2021)
US News & World Report published its 2021 ranking of the best graduate schools and programs in the U.S. (ranked in 2020). Among the materials science and engineering programs, what are the changes from the 2016 to the 2021 rankings? MSE...
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Solid‐State Lithium–Sulfur Battery Enabled by Ampcera Solid State Electrolyte Material
German scientists from the University of Münster developed a high performance solid‐state lithium–sulfur battery, and delivered advanced performance with high initial discharge capacity 1772 mAh g−1 and excellent rate performance: 1183 mAh g−1 at 0.2 C and 719 mAh g−1 at 0.5 C,...
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2nd Li-Ion-Solid Electrolyte & Lithium Metal (Liquid & Solid Electrolyte) Rechargeable Cell Manufacturing Seminar, January 21-22, 2020
January 21-22, 2020 2nd Li-Ion Solid Electrolyte & Lithium Metal (Liquid & Solid electrolyte) Rechargeable Cells Manufacturing Seminar (USA), Livermore, USA, This seminar focuses on the technology, design and manufacturing of rechargeable Lithium ion solid state electrolyte &...
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The Best Method to Detect Defects in Gallium Nitride? Light
Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered a method to quickly, cost-effectively, and non-destructively detect carbon impurities in nitride-based crystals that are used in electrical and optical devices such as LEDs and transistors. Light can be used to analyze...
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2D Materials Can Now be Controlled with Redox Reactions
Researchers at the Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) Department of Chemistry have discovered that redox reactions can be used to control the properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials. Redox reactions between water and oxygen molecules in the...
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