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Making Carbon Nanoscrolls from Graphene

Can graphene -- a newly discovered form of pure carbon that may one day replace the silicon in computers, televisions, mobile phones and other common electronic devices -- be made to bend, twist and roll?

21 Apr 2010

Continuous Flow Microreactors Used to Produce Absorbers for Solar Cells

Researchers have made an important breakthrough in the use of continuous flow microreactors to produce thin film absorbers for solar cells - an innovative technology that could significantly reduce the cost of solar ener...

21 Apr 2010

Micro and Nanotechnology get Funding Boost in Norway

Biobanks, ocean monitoring, wind energy, and micro- and nanotechnology are being given a powerful boost in terms of research equipment. Four national research facilities were recently granted allocations totalling NOK 210 million.

21 Apr 2010

PPG Helps 1933 Ford Phaeton take out Prestigious Custom Car Award

“Gold Digger,” a stunning 1933 Ford Phaeton sporting a gleaming gold finish by PPG Industries' (NYSE:PPG) automotive refinish business, has won this year’s Ridler Award. The honor, regarded as the most prestigious in the world of custom cars, was announced at the 58th Detroit Autorama at Cobo Hall.

From PPG Industries Inc. 21 Apr 2010

Remove the Signs of a Harsh Winter from Exterior Wooden Finishes

Long after the snow melts, the signs of harsh winter weather remain, leaving wooden decks, doors, shutters and sheds looking shabby. Repairing, replacing and refinishing wood in preparation for spring can feel overwhelmi...

From PPG Industries Inc. 21 Apr 2010

Fischer Instrumentation to Host Coating Thickness and Materials Analysis Seminar

Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd is running a coating thickness measurement and materials analysis seminar at the easy to access Corus Hotel in Solihull, Warwickshire on 20th May 2010; where state-of-the-art measuring methods will be demonstrated to suit the needs of the participants on the day.

21 Apr 2010

XYZ Piezo Stage for Micromanufacturing, Nanomanipulation and Microscopy

PI’s P-563.3CD PIMars stage is a piezo flexure-guided scanning / nanomanipulation system. The unit enables precision motion control with resolution in the sub-nanometer realm and 340x340x340 µm travel in XYZ, significantly more than other capacitive-feedback equipped systems currently provide.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 21 Apr 2010

Micromeritics to Showcase Powder and Particle Characterization Systems at PTXi

Micromeritics will exhibit a variety of materials characterization instruments at PTXi Powder & Bulk Solids, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, May 4 -6, 2010, booth 2302.

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 21 Apr 2010

Injection Moldable Plastic Opens New Doors for Steering Wheels

SABIC Innovative Plastics is putting a new spin on the traditional steering wheel with an injection-molded design featuring its Lexan* EXL copolymer resin. At Chinaplas 2010, in booth W2G41, the company is showcasing the benefits of weight out, high performance, manufacturing ease, styling freedom, and parts integration provided by this innovative new steering wheel concept.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 21 Apr 2010

Michelman Anti-Graffiti Coating Additive Provides Other Benefits for Concrete Structures

Michem Emulsion 47950 wax emulsion from Michelman is a sacrificial anti-graffiti coating additive that also provides effective water repellency and anti-blocking. It is commonly used as a surface modifier in concrete coatings to reduce or eliminate concrete’s susceptibility to damage caused by weather, equipment, vehicles or foot traffic.

From Michelman Inc 21 Apr 2010

Winner of Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize Announced

We are delighted to announce that Dr Christian Rüegg from the London Centre for Nanotechnology and Department of Physics and Astronomy at University College London is the 2010 recipient of the Nicholas Kurti Europea...

From Oxford Instruments 21 Apr 2010

OSRAM Provide LED Lighting for Venues 40 Projects Relating to Expo 2010

As the official global lighting partner of Expo 2010 in Shanghai, OSRAM is providing green technology for more than 40 projects along with its parent company Siemens. OSRAM’s energy-saving solutions will show the buildings’ interiors as well as streets, pathways and tourist sights in the best light.

21 Apr 2010

Fujitsu Introduces World's First Keyboard Made from Renewable Materials

Fujitsu introduces a world first - an injection moulded keyboard made from renewable materials. This newly developed eco-keyboard 'KBPC PX ECO' has been launched under the label “Green IT” with Biograde® resin from FKuR being used for some of the component parts.

21 Apr 2010

Oxford Instruments NanoScience Wins Queen's Award for Enterprise and Innovation

Oxford Instruments NanoScience has been awarded The Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation for the development of Triton200, a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator with an integrated high-field superconducting magnet...

From Oxford Instruments 21 Apr 2010

Scientists Investigate Interaction of Defects in Graphene

At present, graphene probably is the most investigated new material system worldwide. Due to its astonishing mechanical, chemical and electronic properties, it promises manifold future applications – for example in microelectronics.

21 Apr 2010