Articles
July 2025
From Stents to Soft Robotics: Why Nitinol Is a Material to Watch
Nitinol is quickly becoming one of the most versatile and in-demand materials in research and development. Known for its unique ability to "remember" shapes and return to its original form after deformation, this nickel-titanium alloy is being used across biomedical, robotics, aerospace, and academic research fields.
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High-Purity Titanium for Biomedical Implants: How Titanium Nanotube Size Affects Protein Binding - Insights from a Peer-Reviewed Study Using Advent Foil
High-purity titanium is a key material in biomedical research, particularly when it comes to understanding and improving how implants interact with the body. A 2015 peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Nanomedicine explored how the surface structure of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanotubes affects the binding of plasma proteins—an essential early step in the body's response to implanted materials. The titanium foil used in this research was supplied by Advent Research Materials.
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Spotlight on Bismuth: A Low-Toxicity Metal with Untapped Potential in Quantum Devices, Green Electronics, and Medical Imaging
Bismuth is a heavy metal with an unexpectedly light environmental footprint. Unlike its toxic cousin lead, bismuth is non-toxic and bio-safe—earning it a place in some of today’s most innovative research, from quantum devices to green electronics. At Advent Research Materials, we supply high-purity bismuth (99.99%) in lab-ready formats, helping researchers and developers explore its full potential in science and technology.
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Case Study: Boosting Solar Panel Efficiency with Sparked Titanium Coatings
A team of researchers from Chiang Mai University in Thailand has developed an innovative coating that enhances the performance of solar panels—using high-purity titanium wires supplied by Advent Research Materials. Their work, published in Scientific Reports, details a low-cost, scalable process that delivers three crucial benefits to photovoltaic (PV) systems: reduced reflection, improved self-cleaning properties, and increased power output.
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Antistatic Biodegradable Films: Chiang Mai University Researchers Use Advent Metal Wires in Cutting-Edge Study
A new study published in Polymers by MDPI (June 2025) highlights the development of flame-retardant, antistatic biodegradable polymer composites—pointing to new applications in electronics, automotive components, and sustainable packaging. The research was led by a multi-disciplinary team from Chiang Mai University (Thailand) and Sungkyunkwan University (Republic of Korea), focusing on a composite blend of polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT), epoxy resin, and magnesium oxide (MgO).
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Case Study: Custom Electrodes Using 99.99% Silver Wire and Platinum/Iridium Wire for Deep-Brain Stimulation Research
Researchers studying deep-brain stimulation in awake animal models face complex technical challenges, particularly when combining DBS with MRI imaging. This project demonstrates how high-purity materials from Advent Research Materials contributed to a successful custom setup, supporting advanced neuroscience research in a clinical MRI environment.