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Model for Determining Metal-Induced Reconstruction of Compound Semiconductor Surfaces

CAS physicists have proposed a generalized electron-counting model to serve as the guiding principle in understanding metal-induced surface reconstruction of compound semiconductors. The work was reported in Phys. Rev. L...

26 Oct 2006

Foundry Technology Development in China

Foundry or metal-casting, a major method for metal forming, is the foundation for hot working processing. The metal-casting history in China could be traced back to the early years of the time-honored Chinese civilizatio...

26 Oct 2006

Degussa Fosters Professorship in Applied Materials Sciences for Energy Storage

Degussa AG of Dusseldorf, Germany, is increasing its engagement in cutting-edge research by setting up a professorship for Applied Materials Sciences for Energy Storage and Conversion at Münster University in collab...

26 Oct 2006

Timken Gains Major New Mining Customer in China

The Timken Company has announced a new customer in China, Jixi Coal Mine Machinery Company (Jixi CMMC), one of the country's largest manufacturers of underground mining machinery. Timken supplies its tapered roller b...

From The Timken Co. 26 Oct 2006

Rexam Divests European Food and Beverage Plastics Businesses

Rexam has announced that it has divested its Food Plastics operations in Yate in the UK, Lidköping in Sweden and Stilling in Denmark, for a total consideration of £25m including debt assumed. The businesses ha...

26 Oct 2006

Particle Accelerator Offers Opportunities for Scientific Cooperation in Middle East

When Stanford physicist Herman Winick heard that Germany was planning to throw out an old particle accelerator, he thought, why not donate it to the Middle East? This idea has sparked plans to build a new state-of-the-ar...

26 Oct 2006

BlueScope Steel Opens its Largest Manufacturing Facility in China

Australia's BlueScope Steel Limited has officially opened its new state-of-the-art flat steel metallic coating and painting facility at the Suzhou Industrial Park in Jiangsu province, 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. ...

26 Oct 2006

Rhodia to Sell Silicones Business to China National BlueStar Corporation

Rhodia has announced the signature of an agreement for the sale of its Silicones business to China National BlueStar Corporation. Rhodia’s Silicones business generated sales of €417 million in 2005 and has...

26 Oct 2006

Owens Corning Announces Breakthrough Reinforcement Technology for High-Performance Thermoplastics

Owens Corning has announced the launch of its latest reinforcement development, MicroMax™ fine diameter chopped strand, a game-changing product allowing for ultra-thin high-performance thermoplastic parts. Mi...

From O-I Glass 26 Oct 2006

Spectrotest Analyzes Steel Alloys Including Carbon in Five Seconds

SPECTRO now offers a new application package for the examination of iron-based samples with SPECTROTEST mobile metal analyzers. The application reduces the measurement time for analyses with spark excitation from 15 to f...

26 Oct 2006

MIT Researchers Develop Half-Sized Gasoline Engine

MIT researchers are developing a half-sized gasoline engine that performs like its full-sized cousin but offers fuel efficiency approaching that of today's hybrid engine system--at a far lower cost. The key? Carefull...

26 Oct 2006

Biofuels: The Next Generation

A new study, exploring the potential of the next generation of biofuels to provide more economic, low-carbon fuel for cars and other forms of transport, has been launched by the Royal Society. The study will look at h...

26 Oct 2006

Next Steps for British Nuclear Group Sale and Plans for a National Nuclear Laboratory

The future of BNFL's nuclear clean-up and research arms were today outlined by the Government, as it approved plans to break up and sell off British Nuclear Group and announced its intention to establish a new Nation...

26 Oct 2006

New Plans to Attract Best of World Science to UK

A new 'Rhodes scholarship' type scheme to attract the best of world science to the UK will be confirmed by Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling in a major speech this week. The Royal Society Internat...

26 Oct 2006

Can Conventional Semiconductors Learn New Tricks?

Can conventional semiconductors learn new tricks? Igor Zutic is betting that they can. Zutic, a University at Buffalo theoretical physicist and the recipient of a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Awar...

26 Oct 2006

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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.

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Model for Determining Metal-Induced Reconstruction of Compound Semiconductor Surfaces

Foundry Technology Development in China

Degussa Fosters Professorship in Applied Materials Sciences for Energy Storage

Timken Gains Major New Mining Customer in China

Rexam Divests European Food and Beverage Plastics Businesses

Particle Accelerator Offers Opportunities for Scientific Cooperation in Middle East

BlueScope Steel Opens its Largest Manufacturing Facility in China

Rhodia to Sell Silicones Business to China National BlueStar Corporation

Owens Corning Announces Breakthrough Reinforcement Technology for High-Performance Thermoplastics

Spectrotest Analyzes Steel Alloys Including Carbon in Five Seconds

MIT Researchers Develop Half-Sized Gasoline Engine

Biofuels: The Next Generation

Next Steps for British Nuclear Group Sale and Plans for a National Nuclear Laboratory

New Plans to Attract Best of World Science to UK

Can Conventional Semiconductors Learn New Tricks?

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How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

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The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

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High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

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