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Stradivari’s Workmanship Techniques Identified Using Analytical Methods

A new study, by Marco Malagodi from the Università degli Studi di Pavia in Italy and colleagues, uses a range of analytical methods to identify the techniques used by violin master Antonio Stradivari in the 17th cen...

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 8 Jul 2013

Biocompatible, Shape Memory Hydrogels Hold Potential for Biomedical Applications

It's squishy, synthetic, flexible, mostly water and almost as tough as rubber.

6 Jul 2013

New Method to Design Droplets Using Electricity

By designing droplets using electricity, researchers have opened new possibilities in physics. This technique could possibly be used for everything from extracting oil from wells to creating makeup and food.

6 Jul 2013

Quick and Easy Measurement of Surface Zeta Potential using the Zeta Potential Planar Cell from Malvern Instruments

A series of new application notes posted on the Malvern Panalytical website describes the quick and easy measurement of surface zeta potential using the zeta potential planar cell for the Zetasizer Nano parti...

From Malvern Panalytical 4 Jul 2013

Novel Material Design Concept Helps Develop New Ionic Conductors

A team led by Prof. Masatomo Yashima of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) and Prof. John A. Kilner of Imperial College London (UK) has successfully visualized the oxygen diffusion pathway in an excellent oxide-ion an...

4 Jul 2013

LCSA Director Honored with BASF Catalysis Award 2013

Professor Dr. Nicolai Cramer, director of the "Laboratory of Asymmetric Catalysis and Synthesis" (LCSA), is the recipient of the BASF Catalysis Award 2013 "for his outstanding research contributions to catalytic processes in synthesis of biologically active molecules".

4 Jul 2013

PI Launch New M-663 High Velocity Micropositioning Stage

PI completes its product line of high-velocity M-663 micropositioning stages. Cost Effective 2 μm step size PILine® Drive Technology - not just for Precision Positioing Applications.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 3 Jul 2013

CINDE Releases Preliminary Program for NDT in Canada 2013 Conference

From pipelines and pressure vessels to nuclear reactors and renewable energy, the NDT in Canada 2013 Conference in Conjunction with the International Workshop on Smart Materials and Structures, SHM & NDT for the energy industry will bring the best and brightest in Canadian NDT together from October 7-10, 2013 in Canada’s premiere NDT event. Held in Calgary, Alberta (Canada), the conference will address NDT for the energy industry and various advances in NDT, smart materials, and SHM.

3 Jul 2013

EPSRC Opens National Centre of Excellence for Power Electronics

The UK’s capacity in power electronics, a technology that underpins and is vital to many of the country’s industries and its economy, received an £18 million boost today from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) with the opening of the first EPSRC National Centre of Excellence for Power Electronics.

3 Jul 2013

SKF Aerospace and Penn State Partner to Develop Applied-Research Aerospace Center

SKF Aerospace, a leading global supplier of bearings, seals and structural components for aviation engines and frames, has partnered with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, to develop an applied-research aerospace center at Knowledge Park.

3 Jul 2013

Editorial Highlights

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

Stradivari’s Workmanship Techniques Identified Using Analytical Methods

Biocompatible, Shape Memory Hydrogels Hold Potential for Biomedical Applications

New Method to Design Droplets Using Electricity

Quick and Easy Measurement of Surface Zeta Potential using the Zeta Potential Planar Cell from Malvern Instruments

Novel Material Design Concept Helps Develop New Ionic Conductors

LCSA Director Honored with BASF Catalysis Award 2013

PI Launch New M-663 High Velocity Micropositioning Stage

CINDE Releases Preliminary Program for NDT in Canada 2013 Conference

EPSRC Opens National Centre of Excellence for Power Electronics

SKF Aerospace and Penn State Partner to Develop Applied-Research Aerospace Center

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

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