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• Super-light composite possesses number of positive attributes

  Researchers from Purdue University have reported on a study of a composite containing nanolayers of aluminum oxide with graphene that has a number of attributes. details>>

• Article describes method for minimizing temperature drift in current measurement

  A recent article describes techniques for minimizing the effects of temperature on current measurements in a system to improve system performance and lessen design margins. details>>

• New optical method finds weak spots in jet engine thermal coatings

  Researchers have demonstrated for the first time an optical analysis method that reveals weak spots in ceramic thermal barrier coatings that are used to protect jet engine turbines from high temperatures and wear. details>>

• New process creates 2-D materials with dual-function capability

  Researchers have developed a new process for naturally creating patterned monolayers that open the door for having two functionalities in a single material. details>>

• Researchers develop heat conducting plastic that could lead to lighter electronics

  Scientists at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Mich.) have developed a new, inexpensive, and scalable technique that changes the molecular structure of plastic to improve its thermal conductivity. details>>

• Articles explore applications for vapor chambers in thermal management of electronics

  Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) recently explored the varied applications for vapor chambers in the thermal management of electronics in a pair of articles. details>>

• Berkeley Lab researchers discover semiconductor that beats the heat

  Researchers from Berkeley Lab discovered a rattling effect in halide perovskites, which blocks most heat transfer without significantly impacting electrical conductivity. details>>

• White paper describes thermal modeling of EV battery in CFD

  Mentor Graphics recently published a white paper entitled, "Mechanical Analysis: Thermal Management of an EV Battery Packing Using 1-D and 3-D CFD." details>>

• Research reveals new fundamental details about material design

  A team of researchers from AMBER have made a breakthrough that challenges the fundamental understanding of how the building blocks of matter combine to form materials. details>>

• Chemists create laser-induced graphene from piece of wood

  A group of chemists at Rice University turned the surface of a piece of wood into graphene, which turned the wood into an electrical conductor. details>>