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How to Produce Better Quality Latex More Efficiently

Chemical engineer Ms Inês Mariz has presented guidelines for obtaining better quality and more efficient latex, in a PhD thesis defended at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). This involves a strategy...

5 Oct 2011

Theoretical Model to Predict Jamming in Soft Materials Has Many Real World Applications

In a study recently published in European Physical Journal E (EPJE), a German scientist constructed a theoretical model to understand how to best avoid jamming of soft matter that can be applied in food and cosmetics production.

5 Oct 2011

Study Reveals Randomly Tangled Carbon Nanotubes Yield Neatly Aligned Nanotubes

Dr. Hengzhi Wang and Zhifeng Ren, researchers at Boston College, have found two early stages of carbon nanotube growth when using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition method.

4 Oct 2011

Novel Method to Fabricate Metamaterials with Unique Optical Properties

A research team led by Stephan Link of Rice University Laboratory has found a method to manipulate light dispersed by gold nanorods utilizing liquid crystals. This method paves the way to fabricate metamaterials with unique optical properties, which can be manipulated actively.

1 Oct 2011

Freeman technology to Present New Research on Measuring Meaningful Powder Flow Properties

As well as exhibiting the FT4 Powder Rheometer at this year’s AAPS Annual Meeting & Exposition (24-27 October 2011; Washington DC), Freeman Technology will present a poster detailing a comparison of dynamic powder characterisation with traditional tapped density methods for assessing powder flowability.

From Freeman Technology 29 Sep 2011

Registration for Vacuum Expo 2011 Is Open

Vacuum Expo is co-located with a broad range of high quality technical presentations and tutorials. Featured is the 2nd UK Vacuum Symposium (VS-2) which will run for two days under the stewardship of the RGA User Group and sponsored by the Institute of Physics Vacuum Group.

28 Sep 2011

CPS DC Characterisation Instrument Used to Study Filter Efficiency

Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, are pleased to announce the Chemical Engineering Department at Loughborough University is using a CPS DC characterisation system to study particles in relation to filter and separations technology.

From Analytik Ltd 27 Sep 2011

Research Grant to Study Use of Semiconductor and Metallic Nanoparticles in Photovoltaics Production

A three-year grant worth just over $1 million will be shared by the scientists at the Arkansas State University and University of Arkansas to conduct research on the use of semiconductor and metallic nanoparticles in the production of solar cells that are used as power source in satellites and spacecrafts.

26 Sep 2011

Novel Methods to Fabricate Epitaxial Graphene Layers and Narrow Graphene Ribbons

Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have for the first time described their ‘confinement controlled sublimation’ method for fabricating superior quality large-area layers of epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide wafers in the Early Edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal.

26 Sep 2011

Researchers Study Individual Phase Slips in Aluminum Nanowires

Duke University researchers have studied the individual phase slips in aluminum nanowires and have demonstrated the characteristics and temperature, at which they take place.

26 Sep 2011

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

How to Produce Better Quality Latex More Efficiently

Theoretical Model to Predict Jamming in Soft Materials Has Many Real World Applications

Study Reveals Randomly Tangled Carbon Nanotubes Yield Neatly Aligned Nanotubes

Novel Method to Fabricate Metamaterials with Unique Optical Properties

Freeman technology to Present New Research on Measuring Meaningful Powder Flow Properties

Registration for Vacuum Expo 2011 Is Open

CPS DC Characterisation Instrument Used to Study Filter Efficiency

Research Grant to Study Use of Semiconductor and Metallic Nanoparticles in Photovoltaics Production

Novel Methods to Fabricate Epitaxial Graphene Layers and Narrow Graphene Ribbons

Researchers Study Individual Phase Slips in Aluminum Nanowires

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

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

5Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

6Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

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