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Precisely Ordered Biomaterials Could Be Used for Several Biomedical Applications

A new method to create self-assembled biomaterials that depend on protein modifications and temperature has been demonstrated by biomedical engineers.

30 Mar 2018

Piezomagnetic Material Changes Magnetic Properties When Put Under Mechanical Strain

Piezoelectric materials produce an electric current while being stretched or compressed and are used in lighters, motors, sensors and microphones.

29 Mar 2018

Protein ‘Mat’ Capable of Soaking Up Chemical Pollution

Researchers have developed a technique to keep certain proteins active outside of the cell; making mats that can absorb & trap chemical pollution.

29 Mar 2018

Material with Low-Cost and Non-Toxic Elements for Use in Solar Cells

Javier Vela and the chemists in his Iowa State University research group faced an issue wherein a toxic material performed very well in solar cells.

29 Mar 2018

Prestigious UK representatives visit Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology’s applications facility in Taiwan

On 9th March Oxford Instruments had the great pleasure of hosting leading representatives from the UK at its Applications Laboratory based at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Hsin Chu Taiwan.

From Oxford Instruments Semiconductor 28 Mar 2018

In a 'Nanny' Role, Helium Forms Stable Chemical Compounds

Helium has been considered a noble gas, and like nobility, it isn’t known for mixing in with ‘commoners’ such as oxygen, carbon or any other element.

27 Mar 2018

Valued-added solution from Morgan Advanced Material helps manufacturer reduce total sintering costs by 24%

Morgan's tailored heat treatment containers improved graphite sintering for a major Indian manufacturer, reducing costs by 25% and enhancing material quality.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 27 Mar 2018

Redefining the detection limit of confocal imaging

LIGHTNING transforms scientific imaging with TCS SP8 microscopes, offering real-time super-resolution capabilities and superior image fidelity for research.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 23 Mar 2018

Using Laser Pulses to Unearth Atomic-Level Dynamics of Hybrid Perovskites

Researchers have gained new knowledge of basic properties of hybrid perovskites, which were unknown until now. Hybrid perovskites are inexpensive materials with the ability to improve or even function as a substitute for traditional solar cells developed using silicon.

21 Mar 2018

Innovative Neutron Interferometry Technique for Scanning Innards of Porous Objects

The strategy offers the tool, neutron interferometry, and its first movable “lenses”, with the potential to zoom in and out on details in this size range.

13 Mar 2018

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