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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

Study Reveals Nanowire’s Atomic Structure Affect its Electronic Behavior

A microscopic study led by An-Ping Li from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the Department of Energy has demonstrated that single atoms can turn on or off electronic properties of quantum nanowires, the tiniest recognized conductors of the world.

15 Feb 2012

Römpp and Guenther Win Best Paper Award from the Springer Journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

The Springer journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (ABC) has chosen Andreas Römpp (38) and Sabine Guenther (30) as the recipients of its Best Paper Award 2011. Römpp and Guenther are the lead authors...

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 14 Feb 2012

Study on Gold Nanoparticles Helps Advance Optoelectronic Devices

A research team led by Stephan Link from Rice University has demonstrated that tiny channels of gold nanoparticles are capable of transmitting electromagnetic energy that begins as light and transmits through ‘dark plasmans.’

14 Feb 2012

Researchers Demonstrate Way to Kill Cancer Stem Cells Using Carbon Nanotubes

A team of researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has demonstrated a method to kill breast cancer tumors, especially the tumor triggering cancer stem cells, using multiwalled carbon nanotubes.

14 Feb 2012

Quantum Dots-Based Technique Paves Way to Understand Brain Disorders

A research team led by Lih Y. Lin and Fred Rieke from the University of Washington (UW) has developed a novel and highly targeted method by harnessing quantum dots for activating neurons in the brain in order to understand the way of communication of nerve cells.

10 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Wear-Resistant Silicon Carbide Nano-Sized Tip

A team of researchers at IBM Research – Zurich, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Pennsylvania has developed a nano-sized silicon carbide tip that has a wear resistance 10,000 folds higher than that of earlier designs, a major breakthrough in nanomanufacturing for applications such as biosensors for environment and healthcare monitoring.

10 Feb 2012

Novel Process Makes Buckypapers More Useful in Electronics and Sensors

A novel form of buckypapers or carbon nanotube sheets developed by a research team has eliminated their major drawback.

10 Feb 2012

Materials Expand When Heated......Not Always

One common reason that people with fillings experience toothache is that their fillings expand at a different rate to the original tooth when, for example, drinking a hot drink. Contrary to intuition, however, not all...

9 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

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

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

Study Reveals Nanowire’s Atomic Structure Affect its Electronic Behavior

Römpp and Guenther Win Best Paper Award from the Springer Journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

Study on Gold Nanoparticles Helps Advance Optoelectronic Devices

Researchers Demonstrate Way to Kill Cancer Stem Cells Using Carbon Nanotubes

Quantum Dots-Based Technique Paves Way to Understand Brain Disorders

Researchers Develop Wear-Resistant Silicon Carbide Nano-Sized Tip

Novel Process Makes Buckypapers More Useful in Electronics and Sensors

Materials Expand When Heated......Not Always

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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