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University at Buffalo Researchers Unveil Novel One-Step Process to Rapidly Synthesize High-Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles in Milliseconds, Published in Nature Communications
University at Buffalo (UB) USA Overview Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a groundbreaking one-step process capable of uniformly combining multiple metals into high-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEA NPs) within milli... -
Eco&Dream Initiates Development of High-Performance Sulfide Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Batteries
The Elec Inc. South Korea Overview Eco&Dream Co., Ltd. has officially commenced the development of sulfide-based solid electrolytes, a critical material for next-generation all-solid-state batteries, as announced on July 9, 2026. The... -
PPG, Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams Expand Smart Coating Portfolios with Self-Healing, Anti-Corrosion Technologies
openPR.com Global Overview The global smart coatings market is rapidly expanding, driven by significant advancements in self-healing and anti-corrosion technologies. In June 2026, PPG Industries enhanced its portfolio with self-healing a... -
EU Prioritizes E-Waste Recycling Over New Mining for Critical Material Autonomy
r/europeanunion - Reddit (EU Scientific Advice Mechanism) European Union Overview The European Commission's scientific advisory mechanism has recommended industrial-scale e-waste recycling as a more realistic path to EU 'strategic autono... -
Advancing Personalized Medicine: Spanish Institutes Partner on Biomedical Additive Manufacturing
IMDEA Materials Institute News Spain Overview Spain's IMDEA Materials Institute and Abioinnova, a Salamanca-based high-tech incubator, are exploring a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in additive manufacturing for biomedica... -
MAASS Unveils ‘Shimmy,’ World’s First Multi-Material Stereolithography (MMSLA) 3D Printer for Micro-Scale Additive Manufacturing Breakthroughs
VoxelMatters International Overview MAASS has introduced 'Shimmy,' the world's first multi-material stereolithography (MMSLA) 3D printer, utilizing a dual-vat system to simultaneously print two distinct materials with high precision. Thi... -
Emerald Drives Circular and Functional Materials Strategy to Enhance Resilience in Chemical and Materials Industries
Emerald International Overview Emerald is actively pursuing circular and functional materials strategies to bolster resilience in the materials and chemical industries. The company primarily invests in fully recyclable, biodegradable, or... -
Linköping University Unlocks New Efficiency Peaks for Organic Solar Cells by Extending Exciton Lifetimes, Plans AI-Driven Optimization
Compound Semiconductor News Sweden Overview Researchers at Linköping University have achieved a significant breakthrough in organic solar cell technology, demonstrating efficiencies higher than previously thought possible. By extending t... -
Element Solutions Acquired by Solstice Advanced Materials for $14.5 Billion, Creating Semiconductor Materials Powerhouse
Industry News (Zacks Investment Research) USA Overview Element Solutions Inc. (ESI) has agreed to be acquired by Solstice Advanced Materials for approximately $14.5 billion, forming a new advanced materials platform. This integration wil... -
AI Revolutionizes Sustainable Energy Materials Discovery: Accelerating Development with Machine Learning and Generative AI
Preprints.org International Overview A new preprint highlights how AI is fundamentally transforming the discovery and optimization of advanced materials for sustainable energy systems, leveraging sophisticated AI-driven prediction, inver...
