Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Coperion to Showcase STS Advanced Series for Plastic Compounding at Chinaplas 2012

Coperion has announced that it will exhibit the STS advanced series at Chinaplas, which will be held from 18 to 21 April 2012 in Shanghai. These advanced series are available in new and enhanced features.

29 Mar 2012

3M’s Polyurethane Tapes to Protect Aircraft Interior from Corrosion

3M Aerospace has launched enhanced polyurethane protective tapes to protect the wet areas of the aircraft, which is exposed to substructure corrosion. These tapes cover the seams present in the joints of the floor panels. Also, the company has introduced wide-area tapes for protecting bigger regions that are exposed to moisture.

29 Mar 2012

Popcorn-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles Help Find Salmonella MDR Strains Rapidly

At the American Chemical Society’s 243rd National Meeting & Exposition, a research team led by Paresh C. Ray from the Jackson State University in Mississippi has delivered a presentation on a gold nanoparticle-based method to rapidly detect the presence of Salmonella bacteria, particularly their multiple-drug resistant (MDR) strains in lettuce.

29 Mar 2012

Researchers Destroy Cancer Cells in Mice Using Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

A research team led by Qun Zhao from the University of Georgia has discovered that a combination of alternating magnetic fields and iron oxide nanoparticles is capable of destroying neck and head cancer cells in mice in 30 minutes without damaging healthy cells.

29 Mar 2012

Report Forecasts Strong Growth for Global Nanocomposites Market

Global Industry Analysts has released a market research report titled ‘Nanocomposites: A Global Market Report.’

29 Mar 2012

Scientists Develop New Apparatus to Recycle and Refine Impure Aluminium

Numerous projects across the globe have attempted to recycle and refine impure aluminium but have not been very successful. For over a decade, scientists at SINTEF have been working on their new apparatus to recycle and refine impure aluminium. They will however know the results by this May 2012.

29 Mar 2012

Halogen-Based Flame Retardants Increase the Amount of Toxic Gases in Fire

According to a new research presented at American Chemical Society’s 243rd National Meeting & Exposition, certain flame retardants, which are included in furniture upholstery, carpets, crib mattresses, plastics, cars, airline seats and other related products to curb flames, are in fact raising the risk of invisible poisonous gases that are the major cause of fire deaths.

29 Mar 2012

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Iron Nanoparticle Catalysts

A research team directed by Robert Morris from the University of Toronto has developed eco-friendly iron-based nanoparticle catalysts with efficiency comparable to that of toxic, high-cost metal-based catalysts currently being used in a wide range of industries such as food, fragrance and drug.

29 Mar 2012

Novel Method Produces Innovative Carbon Fiber from Polyethylene

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a novel process to convert polyethylene into valuable carbon fiber.

28 Mar 2012

Study on Advanced Cladding Materials for Nuclear Reactor Application

Using Ion Beam Laboratory (IBL), Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories are performing a study to assess the development of advanced materials to enhance the existing reactors and to construct new nuclear reactors.

28 Mar 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Coperion to Showcase STS Advanced Series for Plastic Compounding at Chinaplas 2012

3M’s Polyurethane Tapes to Protect Aircraft Interior from Corrosion

Popcorn-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles Help Find Salmonella MDR Strains Rapidly

Researchers Destroy Cancer Cells in Mice Using Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

Report Forecasts Strong Growth for Global Nanocomposites Market

Scientists Develop New Apparatus to Recycle and Refine Impure Aluminium

Halogen-Based Flame Retardants Increase the Amount of Toxic Gases in Fire

Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Iron Nanoparticle Catalysts

Novel Method Produces Innovative Carbon Fiber from Polyethylene

Study on Advanced Cladding Materials for Nuclear Reactor Application

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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Editorial Highlights