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From Pittcon 4 Sep 2012

Northumbria University’s Research Group to Develop Printable, Paintable and Programmable Intelligent Materials

This month, Northumbria University engineers and designers will exhibit their latest innovations during the launch of the university’s new P³i design research initiative at the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) in London.

4 Sep 2012

Illness-Causing Proteins Anchored to Germanium Crystal Using Amino Acid Chain

Researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have developed a novel surface-sensitive spectroscopy method that enables atomic level study of interaction between proteins and pharmaceuticals.

3 Sep 2012

International Isotope Researchers to Gather for Meet in Leipzig

The Joint European Stable Isotope User Meeting (JESIUM) for 2012 is to be held in Germany from September 2 to 7 at the Leipziger KUBUS conference center at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). Participants to the conference comprise 250 international scientists from 22 European countries as well as United States, Canada, Brazil and Australia.

31 Aug 2012

Albemarle Inaugurates R+D Center at its Korea Catalyst Manufacturing Facility

Albemarle inaugurated the Research and Operations Centre (ROC) of its Performance Catalyst Solutions division at the company’s catalyst manufacturing facility in Yeosu, Korea. The inauguration was marked by a grand celebration which had local and regional customers, dignitaries and media in attendance.

30 Aug 2012

HORIBA Scientific's Research Grade OEM Spectroscopy Camera offers Lowest Noise and Highest Dynamic Range in its Class

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in Raman and Fluorescence spectroscopy systems, just debuted their new Syncerity 1024 x 256 CCD Detector for UV-VIS-NIR. This new open-electrode -60ºC TE-Cooled CCD detector offers...

From HORIBA 29 Aug 2012

Researchers Examine Electrocatalytic Activity of Platinum Nanoparticles

A Biodesign Institute researcher at the Arizona State University, Nongjian Tao has discovered a novel method of measuring the catalytical reactions of single nanoparticles. Effective nanoparticle catalysts are required to carry out many vital functions.

29 Aug 2012

Innovative Method to Make Inorganic Photocatalytic and Photovoltaic Materials

Light absorbing materials demonstrate poor durability as they frequently degrade or overheat over time. This is one of the reasons that affect the widespread adoption of solar energy. To address these challenges, a research team comprising Dr. Mikhail Zamkov of Bowling Green State University and colleagues has developed a technique to produce two inorganic nanocrystals that demonstrate better durability when compared to organic materials.

24 Aug 2012

Safety Measures Must be Adopted to Prevent Release of Carbon Nanotube in Environment

According to a collaborative study conducted by the United States Geological Survey and the University of Missouri, carbon nanotubes can be harmful to aquatic organisms.

24 Aug 2012

New Research Paves Way to Produce Safer Nanofibers

Researchers at University of Edinburgh have quantified the health impact of nanofibers, paving the way to reduce health risks faced by people working with these small fibers utilized in manufacturing industries.

24 Aug 2012

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.

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Registration is Now Open for Pittcon 2013 - Save 50% by Registering Before Feburary 18th

Northumbria University’s Research Group to Develop Printable, Paintable and Programmable Intelligent Materials

Illness-Causing Proteins Anchored to Germanium Crystal Using Amino Acid Chain

International Isotope Researchers to Gather for Meet in Leipzig

Albemarle Inaugurates R+D Center at its Korea Catalyst Manufacturing Facility

HORIBA Scientific's Research Grade OEM Spectroscopy Camera offers Lowest Noise and Highest Dynamic Range in its Class

Researchers Examine Electrocatalytic Activity of Platinum Nanoparticles

Innovative Method to Make Inorganic Photocatalytic and Photovoltaic Materials

Safety Measures Must be Adopted to Prevent Release of Carbon Nanotube in Environment

New Research Paves Way to Produce Safer Nanofibers

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

Using the LFA 717 HyperFlash for Light Flash Analysis

GranuDrum HT: High-Temperature Powder Flow Analyzer

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Ensuring Accurate Temperature Measurement in Demanding Offshore Environments

Is a Rotary Tube Furnace the Best Solution for Your Processes?

Transforming Arc-Rated PPE Standards with GORE-TEX Pyrad® Innovation

Raman Analysis of Illicit Materials in Real-Time

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

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

1A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

2Transforming E-Waste: Gold Recovery through CO2 Upcycling

3Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

4Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

5Peatland Plants: A New Source for Packaging

6Enhanced Supercapacitors with Transition Metal Composites

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