New materials can be 3D printed, to create many nanostructures and improve materials’ resistance without increasing weight.
Category: Materials
Organic solar panels
Organic solar panels are photovoltaic panels of third generation. They can greatly increase the competitiveness of solar energy.
Changesite-(Y), the new mineral discovery on the Moon
On the samples brought by the Chinese probe Chang’e 5, was found a new mineral, received the name Changesite-(Y).
“Rainbow”, the first rare earth maglev train
China has built a maglev train that uses permanent magnets made of rare earth for levitation.
Carbon nanotubes: what are they?
The carbon nanotubes are another carbon allotropic form, they have many interesting properties and promise many applications.
The first integrated laser
Was built an integrated laser in a lithium niobate substrate, for applications in telecommunications.
Self-healing materials for robots
Researchers developed self-healing gelatinous materials with salt, to be used in manipulator robots.
Skin effect: what is it?
The skin effect appears in transmission lines that transport alternate current. This effect’s cause is explained in this post.
New paint reflects 98.1% of light
A new formula for white paint got a reflectivity record, allowing to save energy with air conditioner and improve thermal isolation.
What is Raman spectroscopy?
Today’s subject is Raman spectroscopy. A very used technique in physics, chemistry, and biology to analyze materials’ molecular structure.