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The Role of Ceramics and Nanoceramics in Medical Applications

The use of bioceramics in medical applications is on the increase. This is in part due to the expanding range of materials they encompass, which is in turn influenced by new materials and processing technologies.

3 Jul 2007

Overgrinding in the Cement Industry – Real Time Particle Size Analysis Reducing Running Costs

Overgrinding represents a substantial problem in milling, due mainly to the use of low throughput off-line particle size characterization methods. This case study demonstrates how on-line particle size analysis measurements and automated process control can increase productivity and reduce costs.

From Malvern Panalytical 25 Jun 2007

Reaction Bonding of Zinc Oxide (RBZO) to Produce ZnO-Based Varistors

Varistors are commonly made using Zinc Oxide (ZnO) in an expensive process. Recent research work has been done to develop a method for producing ZnO varistors from inexpensive raw materials in a novel fabrication method based on the reaction bonding process.

14 Jun 2007

Cadmium Sulfide Pellets for Growth of Thin Films by Pulsed Laser Deposition

This research work looks at a production method for making CdS thin films in a manner that is low in cost, low in contamination and results in minimal contact with the operator. The system is Pulsed Laser Deposition Modified (PLD-M) and gave films that are homogeneous and uniform without holes.

13 Jun 2007

Study of Ceramic Seal For Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) have been of interest for an alternative power generator. Sealing these units is one of the areas that needs further work before they can be put into widespread commercial use. This work looks at sealing SOFCs with ceramic adhesives

7 Jun 2007

Phase Evolution During Preparation of Spinel-Containing Refractory Cements, From Argentine Dolomite

Spinel containing high alumina refractory cements are in high demand by the glass, cement and metallurgy industries. These spinel cements are normally produced with high cost materials. A solution is to generate the spinel phase in-situ when making the refractory materials from dolomites.

7 Jun 2007

Effect of Li Alloying on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ni3Al

This article explores the effects of additions of lithium to produce intermetallic phases in the Ni-Al alloy system and evaluates the mechanical properties and structural characteristics produced. The results show an improvement in the mechanical properties.

7 Jun 2007

Elsevier – Materials Science and Technology Publisher

Elsevier is the world’s leading publisher of science and health information, Elsevier serving and audience of more than 30 million. They have books and journals covering areas such as biomaterials, ceramics, composites, electronic materials, metals and alloys, polymers etc.

From Elsevier - Materials Science & Technology Publisher 6 Jun 2007

Gamma Irradiation Effect on Acrylated Epoxidized Soybean Oil, Polymerization and Characterization

This work examines the gamma radiation effect on the cross-linking reaction of Acrylated-Epoxidized Soybean Oil (AESO) for obtaining stable, homogeneous and definite shaped polymers and composites. The researchers found that gamma-ray polymerization could be an alternative for thermosetting polymers

6 Jun 2007

Ion Complex Membranes of Acrylonitrile Copolymers Having Methacrylic Acid and Amphiphilic Quaternized Ammonium Groups for Uracil Molecular Imprinting

In this research, novel URA molecular imprinting membranes were studied by using ion complex method of copolymers. The ion complex technique provides a new approach in molecularly imprinted membranes and uses two copolymers which can form ion complex membranes.

4 Jun 2007

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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.

Latest Articles

The Role of Ceramics and Nanoceramics in Medical Applications

Overgrinding in the Cement Industry – Real Time Particle Size Analysis Reducing Running Costs

Reaction Bonding of Zinc Oxide (RBZO) to Produce ZnO-Based Varistors

Cadmium Sulfide Pellets for Growth of Thin Films by Pulsed Laser Deposition

Study of Ceramic Seal For Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Phase Evolution During Preparation of Spinel-Containing Refractory Cements, From Argentine Dolomite

Effect of Li Alloying on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ni3Al

Elsevier – Materials Science and Technology Publisher

Gamma Irradiation Effect on Acrylated Epoxidized Soybean Oil, Polymerization and Characterization

Ion Complex Membranes of Acrylonitrile Copolymers Having Methacrylic Acid and Amphiphilic Quaternized Ammonium Groups for Uracil Molecular Imprinting

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