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Micro Capsules Produce Color Patterns Utilizing Magnetic Fields

Chinese scientists have developed miniscule capsules that alter color on application of a magnetic field. When the capsules are arrayed, magnetic fields can be applied to produce colored patterns economically.

18 Mar 2011

Are Magnetic Stripes Responsible for Superconducting Phenomenon

New evidence suggests fluctuating magnetic stripes are the cause of mysterious hourglass magnetic spectrum of high temperature superconductors.

17 Mar 2011

Rutgers Scientists Discover Springy Nanostructured Alloys

Scientists at the Rutgers School of Engineering have discovered a new class of highly robust metal alloys that could prove ideal for producing compact and highly responsive switches, sensors and springs.

16 Mar 2011

New ASAP Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer from Micromeritics

With its continued commitment to offering the best in material characterization instrumentation, Micromeritics introduces the new ASAP 2020 HD which includes many features that offer improved isotherm resolution and accuracy. Current ASAP 2020 users can also benefit from these new capabilities by upgrading their instrument to the new HD standard.

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 9 Mar 2011

Dr. Kaltzakorta Creates Silica Capsule Filled with Organic Material for New Generation of Cements

Cement (and derivatives thereof) is one of the materials most commonly used in construction, given its good performance at low cost.

3 Mar 2011

New Findings Reveal Mechanical Characteristics of Spider Silk Fibers

Scientists now have a better understanding of why spider silk fibers are so incredibly strong.

3 Mar 2011

Micromeritics to Launch Accelerated Surface Area and Porosimetry System at Pittcon

Micromeritics, will not only display a variety of its own products at Pittcon, but also material characterization instrumentation represented by its Particulate Systems brand. With the addition of this brand, Micromeritics currently offers one of broadest ranges of particle characterization instruments and services on the market.

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 2 Mar 2011

Veeco's TurboDisc K465i MOCVD System Chosen for GaN Power Electronics Research

Veeco Instruments Inc. announced today that Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Korea has selected Veeco's TurboDisc(R) K465i(TM) Gallium Nitride (GaN) Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) System for advanced GaN on Si research for power electronics.

2 Mar 2011

Phenom-World Launches Second Generation Desktop SEMs

When first launched in 2006, the Phenom™ desktop scanning electron microscope (SEM) caused a stir with its 30 second load time, superb image quality and easy to use touch screen user interface. Phenom-World has built on that success and has launched the second generation of desktop SEMs; the Phenom G2 pro and the Phenom G2 pure.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Phenom-World BV 1 Mar 2011

CVDGraphene Research Starter Materials and Services Now Available for Insulation

CVD Equipment Corporation and Graphene Laboratories Inc. now offer commercial CVDGraphene™ research starter materials and customization services for transparent and conductive CVD grown Graphene films that we transfer onto a wide variety of substrates such as insulating silicon dioxide, plastic, and glass.

1 Mar 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

Micro Capsules Produce Color Patterns Utilizing Magnetic Fields

Are Magnetic Stripes Responsible for Superconducting Phenomenon

Rutgers Scientists Discover Springy Nanostructured Alloys

New ASAP Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer from Micromeritics

Dr. Kaltzakorta Creates Silica Capsule Filled with Organic Material for New Generation of Cements

New Findings Reveal Mechanical Characteristics of Spider Silk Fibers

Micromeritics to Launch Accelerated Surface Area and Porosimetry System at Pittcon

Veeco's TurboDisc K465i MOCVD System Chosen for GaN Power Electronics Research

Phenom-World Launches Second Generation Desktop SEMs

CVDGraphene Research Starter Materials and Services Now Available for Insulation

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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Testing Tensile Stress and Material Fracture

Airports and Airlines Embrace New Disinfection Technology for Enhanced Hygiene

Ensuring Accurate Temperature Measurement in Demanding Offshore Environments

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

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

5Peatland Plants: A New Source for Packaging

6New Membrane Technology Captures 99 % of Waste Aluminum

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