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CNR-IMM Italy Uses SENTECH SI PEALD System for New High-k Materials

The Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (CNR-IMM(1)) in Catania, Italy is using a SENTECH SI PEALD LL tool with an 8-inch wafer configuration. The research Institute belongs to the Physics and Matter Techno...

From Sentech Instruments 5 Oct 2016

Gibeon Meteorite Yields High-Performance OER Catalysts

The electrocatalytic operation of an iron-based Gibeon meteorite for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) discovered by Dr. Le Formal could rival the advanced performance of OER catalysts. The surprising findings are published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science.

4 Oct 2016

Engineers Use 3D Printing to Develop Durable Robots

Robots can break, and it is often because they don't have enough padding to protect themselves. Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) will present a new method for 3D printing soft materials, which would make robots safer and more precise in their movements.

4 Oct 2016

Oxford Instruments Develops SiC via Etch for RF Device Manufacture

As a leading provider of process solutions for a broad range of applications, Oxford Instruments is delighted to announce the development and launch of the SiC via plasma etch process using its high performance PlasmaPro100 Polaris etch system.

From Oxford Instruments 4 Oct 2016

Momentive to Launch Self-Bonding Family of Silopren Liquid Silicone Rubber at K 2016

Adhesion performance between silicone elastomers and specific thermoplastics can now be improved with a self-bonding family of Silopren liquid silicone rubber.

3 Oct 2016

Researchers use Laser Spectroscopy to Reveal Atomic Structure of Nobelium

The journal Nature has published a study explaining the successful application of laser spectroscopy in order to reveal the atomic structure of Nobelium, a transfermium element, for the first time.

30 Sep 2016

Researchers Working to Build New Steel for Better Electric Motors

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) aims to make plug-in electric vehicles as economical and convenient as the internal-combustion vehicles currently in use. However, this goal is yet to be achieved.

29 Sep 2016

Solar Atmospheres Greenville, SC Facility Is Now Nadcap Approved for Low Pressure Vacuum Carburizing

Solar Atmospheres Southeast has successfully completed its first round of surveillance audits for maintaining its AS9100 and Nadcap accreditations.

From Solar Atmospheres 28 Sep 2016

Cold Sintering Process Helps Develop New Materials and Reduce Energy Cost

Penn State researchers have developed a new technology called Cold Sintering Process (CSP), which has opened the ability to merge incompatible materials like plastics and ceramics into useful, new compound materials, and also to decrease the energy cost of several types of manufacturing.

27 Sep 2016

MIT-Led Team Creates Freeze-Dried Cellular Components to Produce Biopharmaceuticals on Demand

A team of researchers at MIT and other institutions have developed miniature freeze-dried pellets that possess all of the molecular machinery required to convert DNA into proteins, which could form the basis for on-demand production of vaccines and drugs.

23 Sep 2016

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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.

Materials Research News

CNR-IMM Italy Uses SENTECH SI PEALD System for New High-k Materials

Gibeon Meteorite Yields High-Performance OER Catalysts

Engineers Use 3D Printing to Develop Durable Robots

Oxford Instruments Develops SiC via Etch for RF Device Manufacture

Momentive to Launch Self-Bonding Family of Silopren Liquid Silicone Rubber at K 2016

Researchers use Laser Spectroscopy to Reveal Atomic Structure of Nobelium

Researchers Working to Build New Steel for Better Electric Motors

Solar Atmospheres Greenville, SC Facility Is Now Nadcap Approved for Low Pressure Vacuum Carburizing

Cold Sintering Process Helps Develop New Materials and Reduce Energy Cost

MIT-Led Team Creates Freeze-Dried Cellular Components to Produce Biopharmaceuticals on Demand

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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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?

Materials Research News

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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2Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

3Bilayer Graphene Reveals New Secrets of Lithium-Ion Storage

4Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

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