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Researchers Study Functionalized Nanoscale Carbon Clusters for Chemotherapy

A research study by Jeffrey Myers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and James Tour from the Rice University has reported that a combination of carbon nanoparticles and existing drugs has the capability to improve head-and-neck cancer treatment, particularly when coupled with radiation therapy.

18 Feb 2012

Scientists Discover New Type of Structural Anomaly in Quasicrystals

A team of international scientists led by Pat Thiel from the Ames Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed a new kind of structural irregularity or defect that can be found in quasicrystals, which are materials that have crystal-like properties but with a more intricate structure.

18 Feb 2012

Study Reveals Nanomaterial Dust is Highly Explosive than Other Dusts

According to a research study reported in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, a journal of the American Chemical Society, dust formed during manufacturing of nanomaterials has more chance to get exploded when compared to dust from cornstarch, wheat flour and any other usual dust explosion hazards.

17 Feb 2012

All Carl Zeiss Microscope Systems Can be Driven by ZEN

ZEN software was launched by Carl Zeiss for confocal laser scanning microscopes in 2007. Carl Zeiss is now expanding ZEN to drive all ZEISS light microscope systems.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 16 Feb 2012

Novel Method Generates Uniform Dispersions of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Engineers from the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina (USC) have generated uniform dispersions of carbon nanotubes by combining ultrasonication and hydrogen passivation methods. This development can aid in easier harnessing of the power of carbon nanotubes.

16 Feb 2012

More Than 940 Exhibitors Will be in Attendance at Pittcon This Year

The Pittcon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce more than 940 exhibitors, including more than 100 new exhibitors, will be in attendance for Pittcon's 2012 Conference & EXPO in Orlando, Fla., at Orange Cou...

From Pittcon 16 Feb 2012

Researchers Detect and Measure Shear Modulus and Internal Friction of Graphene

A research team from the University of Bristol in partnership with researchers from the US Office of Naval Research has detected and measured internal friction, stress and strain shear modulus of graphene sheets for the first time.

16 Feb 2012

Researchers Improve Infrared Photodetector Efficiency Using Nanomaterials

A research team led by Yong-Hang Zhang from the Arizona State University is involved in the development of novel ways using nanoscale materials for optimizing infrared photodetector technology used in national security and defense systems.

16 Feb 2012

Malvern to Help Deliver a Combined Solution for Characterizing Challenging Particulate Systems

Malvern Panalytical (Malvern Panalytical, UK) and Postnova Analytics (Landsberg/Lech, Germany) have announced that they are co-operating to deliver the combined FFF (Field-Flow Fractionation) and DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering) solutions that today provide critical insight when characterizing a number of challenging particulate systems.

From Malvern Panalytical 15 Feb 2012

Ensysce Biosciences’ Latest Data Describes Carbon Nanotubes’ Role in siRNA Delivery

Ensysce Biosciences has reported the latest data on its delivery technology for short interfering RNA (siRNA) for therapeutic applications in the Materials journal.

15 Feb 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.

Materials Research News

Researchers Study Functionalized Nanoscale Carbon Clusters for Chemotherapy

Scientists Discover New Type of Structural Anomaly in Quasicrystals

Study Reveals Nanomaterial Dust is Highly Explosive than Other Dusts

All Carl Zeiss Microscope Systems Can be Driven by ZEN

Novel Method Generates Uniform Dispersions of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

More Than 940 Exhibitors Will be in Attendance at Pittcon This Year

Researchers Detect and Measure Shear Modulus and Internal Friction of Graphene

Researchers Improve Infrared Photodetector Efficiency Using Nanomaterials

Malvern to Help Deliver a Combined Solution for Characterizing Challenging Particulate Systems

Ensysce Biosciences’ Latest Data Describes Carbon Nanotubes’ Role in siRNA Delivery

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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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

3Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

4Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

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