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New Technique to Cost Effectively Produce Thermoelectrics from Non-Toxic Synthetic Materials

A large proportion of the energy we produce disappears unused into thin air via waste heat. Tiny thermoelectric generators can tap this potential, whereby the electricity is produced by way of temperature differences. However, so far their production has been laborious and expensive.

27 Mar 2013

New Aligning Technique Paves Way for High-Performance Paintable Plastic Electronics

Semiconducting polymers are an unruly bunch, but University of Michigan engineers have developed a new method for getting them in line that could pave the way for cheaper, greener, "paint-on" plastic electronics.

25 Mar 2013

New Way to Operate Chips Using Tiny Ionic Currents

IBM today announced a materials science breakthrough at the atomic level that could pave the way for a new class of non-volatile memory and logic chips that would use less power than today's silicon based devices.

25 Mar 2013

Two Case Western Reserve University-Led Manufacturing Projects Receive Fund

Case Western Reserve University and partners have won funding to develop new ways to repair and alter costly manufacturing tools using three-dimensional printing technology.

25 Mar 2013

Researchers Produce Thin Films of Purely Organic Magnets

Tübingen scientists investigate a first step towards future technological applications. Development of organic single molecule magnets opens a great many of applications for magnetic materials and new memory technologies. Organic magnets are lighter, more flexible and less energy intensive in production than conventional magnets.

25 Mar 2013

Prof Willhelm Einar Stellan Hjerten Presented with the Arnold O. Beckman Medal and Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to Electro-driven Separation Techniques

Professor Wilhelm Einar Stellan Hjertén of the Institute of Biochemistry, Uppsala University in Sweden, received the Arnold O. Beckman Medal and Award, presented on Monday, March 11th at the 29th International Micro...

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 22 Mar 2013

Thermo Scientific Releases TraceFinder ver 3.0 Software Featuring Intelligent Sequencing

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software version 3.0, designed to enhance quantitation and targeted screening workflows in clinical research, forensic toxicology, food testing and environmental laboratories using gas or liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 21 Mar 2013

Bruker’s New Scalable ContourGT-K 3D Optical Microscope for Value-Oriented Bench-Top Metrology

Bruker today announced the launch of the new, scalable ContourGT-K 3D optical microscope for value-oriented, uncompromised bench-top metrology. Incorporating many of the advanced features of Bruker’s flagship optical metrology products, the ContourGT-K delivers unsurpassed Z-axis resolution across all fields of view and superior 2D/3D imaging capability for non-contact profile, roughness and thickness measurements on a wide range of surfaces.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 21 Mar 2013

Bruker’s New Protective Solution for S1 TITAN Handheld XRF Analyzer’s Detector Window

Bruker is pleased to announce the introduction of the TITAN Detector Shield™. This unique patent pending accessory protects the detector window from being punctured by sharp objects like scrap shavings and wires, while allowing rapid and accurate analysis of almost any material.

From Bruker Handheld XRF 21 Mar 2013

Bruker Unveils Fully Automated NMR-Based Solution for Aloe Vera Quality Control

At Pittcon 2013, Bruker Corporation introduces Assure – Aloe, an NMR-based solution for Aloe Vera quality control. Fully automated, quantitative and qualitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis enables Aloe vera material screening in the cosmetics, natural products and pharmaceutical industries.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 21 Mar 2013

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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

New Technique to Cost Effectively Produce Thermoelectrics from Non-Toxic Synthetic Materials

New Aligning Technique Paves Way for High-Performance Paintable Plastic Electronics

New Way to Operate Chips Using Tiny Ionic Currents

Two Case Western Reserve University-Led Manufacturing Projects Receive Fund

Researchers Produce Thin Films of Purely Organic Magnets

Prof Willhelm Einar Stellan Hjerten Presented with the Arnold O. Beckman Medal and Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to Electro-driven Separation Techniques

Thermo Scientific Releases TraceFinder ver 3.0 Software Featuring Intelligent Sequencing

Bruker’s New Scalable ContourGT-K 3D Optical Microscope for Value-Oriented Bench-Top Metrology

Bruker’s New Protective Solution for S1 TITAN Handheld XRF Analyzer’s Detector Window

Bruker Unveils Fully Automated NMR-Based Solution for Aloe Vera Quality Control

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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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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