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Advances in Bioactive Materials and Interfaces for Therapeutics and Diagnostics Symposium Announced

The University of Kentucky Center for Biomedical Engineering and the UK College of Engineering Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering will host a symposium on "Advances in Bioactive Materials and Interface...

21 Aug 2009

Manipulating the Magnetic Properties of Semiconductors with Photons

That palm tree magnet commemorating your last vacation is programmed for a simple function - to stick to your refrigerator. Similarly, semiconductors are programmed to convey bits of information small and large, processi...

21 Aug 2009

Japanese Electronics Manufacturer Forms Research Collaboration with UK University

Professor Paul O'Brien and his research team in the School of Chemistry at The University of Manchester are joining forces with Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd, a Japan based manufacturer, to form a new research collaboration.

21 Aug 2009

New Nanofabrication Centre Promises Smaller and More Powerful Nano and Biotechnologies

The Southampton Nanofabrication Centre, which opens on 9 September will make smaller, more powerful nano- and bio-nanotechnologies possible and save industry time and money.

19 Aug 2009

New Electron Properties Could be Exploited by Applications in Computing and Lasers

Researchers in France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK have discovered new electron properties that could lead to useful applications in computers and lasers. The study, published in the journal Nature Materials, was fun...

19 Aug 2009

Fish Inspire Researchers to Develop New Smart Materials

The remarkable ability of fish to maneuver in tight places, or to hover in one area efficiently, or to accelerate in a seemingly effortless fashion has researchers wondering if they can create smarter materials that emulate the biology of these vertebrates.

19 Aug 2009

Non-Toxic Environmentally Friendly Technique for Making ZnO Nanorods

A non-toxic and environmentally friendly way to make tiny nanorods of zinc oxide has been developed for the first time by researchers in Saudi Arabia. The approach, described in the current issue of the International Jou...

19 Aug 2009

Strong Flexible Composites Formed with Silk and Nanoparticles

Using thin films of silk as templates, researchers have incorporated inorganic nanoparticles that join with the silk to form strong and flexible composite structures that have unusual optical and mechanical properties.

19 Aug 2009

Using Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles to Target and Treat Brain Tumors

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago's Brain Tumor Center have developed a way to target brain cancer cells using inorganic titanium dioxide nanoparticles bonded to soft biological material.

19 Aug 2009

Reducing Smudging and Reflections on Touch Screen Electronic Devices

Scientists have discovered the secret to easing one of the great frustrations of the millions who use smart phones, portable media players and other devices with touch- screens: Reducing their tendency to smudge and cutting glare from sunlight.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 19 Aug 2009

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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

Advances in Bioactive Materials and Interfaces for Therapeutics and Diagnostics Symposium Announced

Manipulating the Magnetic Properties of Semiconductors with Photons

Japanese Electronics Manufacturer Forms Research Collaboration with UK University

New Nanofabrication Centre Promises Smaller and More Powerful Nano and Biotechnologies

New Electron Properties Could be Exploited by Applications in Computing and Lasers

Fish Inspire Researchers to Develop New Smart Materials

Non-Toxic Environmentally Friendly Technique for Making ZnO Nanorods

Strong Flexible Composites Formed with Silk and Nanoparticles

Using Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles to Target and Treat Brain Tumors

Reducing Smudging and Reflections on Touch Screen Electronic Devices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

4Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

5Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

6NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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