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Pitt Researchers Develop Nanoscale Semiconductor Islands Small Enough to Hold Single Electrons

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Metals Research in Stuttgart, Germany and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts have simulated the atomistic details of how cracks propagate in...

25 Jan 2006

Physics Turns a Corner with Three-Point Turn Atoms

You may think making a three-point turn in your car is easy, but how about doing the same with a single-charged atom? That's what scientists have achieved for the first time, marking a major breakthrough for physi...

19 Jan 2006

MIT Simulate Atom-by-Atom Formation of Cracks

An MIT researcher's atom-by-atom simulation of cracks forming and spreading may help explain how materials fail in nanoscale devices, airplanes and even in the Earth itself during a quake. This work, which could impa...

19 Jan 2006

Degussa Expands Production for Lithium-Ion Electrodes

Degussa AG, Dusseldorf is starting additional electrode production for large-volume lithium-ion batteries, at the Li-Tech GmbH (SK Group) site in Kamenz/Dresden. “By expanding our electrode production to Germany we...

17 Jan 2006

Changing Thermal Conductivity to Improve the Performance of Silicon Nitride Components

Enhancing the thermal conductivity of β-Si 3N 4 ceramics Silicon nitride ceramics are important engineering materials due to their excellent properties such as fracture toughness, wear resistance and high tempera...

16 Jan 2006

Novel Laser Sensor Allows for Precise Tip Clearance and Vibration Measurements of Turbo-Machines

The Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have cooperated in developing a novel laser sensor which measures two quantities that are important for turbine engineering more ...

6 Jan 2006

Ames Laboratory Creates Stronger, Lighter Aluminum Alloy

The next generation of jet fighter aircraft could fly farther and faster thanks to a new high-strength aluminum alloy prepared at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory. The new alloy is one material being d...

6 Jan 2006

Metal Foams Finding Increasing Appplications in Architecture

Metal foams, full of tiny air bubbles like a sponge cake, are gradually making inroads in industrial applications. Lightness and high energy absorption are two demanded material characteristics. Less known is the use of ...

5 Jan 2006

Ceradyne Receive $9.3m Ceramic Body Armour Order from US Marines

Ceradyne, Inc. received a $9.3 million order for its lightweight ceramic body armor system for use by the U.S. Marine Corps. Shipments are expected to commence in January 2006 and be completed in the second quarter 2006....

28 Dec 2005

Thin Film Lithium Batteries to Power Toys of the Future

Battery-powered toys, radios, and portable electronic devices make fun Christmas gifts – until the batteries run down. But advances in rechargeable thin-film lithium battery technology at Oak Ridge National Labo...

23 Dec 2005

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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.

Ceramic Materials News

Pitt Researchers Develop Nanoscale Semiconductor Islands Small Enough to Hold Single Electrons

Physics Turns a Corner with Three-Point Turn Atoms

MIT Simulate Atom-by-Atom Formation of Cracks

Degussa Expands Production for Lithium-Ion Electrodes

Changing Thermal Conductivity to Improve the Performance of Silicon Nitride Components

Novel Laser Sensor Allows for Precise Tip Clearance and Vibration Measurements of Turbo-Machines

Ames Laboratory Creates Stronger, Lighter Aluminum Alloy

Metal Foams Finding Increasing Appplications in Architecture

Ceradyne Receive $9.3m Ceramic Body Armour Order from US Marines

Thin Film Lithium Batteries to Power Toys of the Future

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

GranuDrum HT: High-Temperature Powder Flow Analyzer

SteraPak: A Portable Decontamination System

Monitoring Polymerization Reactions with ACOMP

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Taking a Closer Look at Roughness Measurements

Assessing the Real-World Reliability of Perovskite Solar Cells

How to Optimize Lithium Battery Performance with LiCoO2 SEM Analysis

High-Speed Imaging Illumination Can Transform Industrial 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?

Ceramic Materials News

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

1Say Goodbye to Disk Drives: Flinders Team Makes a Dent on Data Storage Limits

2The Potential of 3D Printed Concrete for Carbon Capture

3Revolutionizing Data Storage with New Material

4Advancements in All-Solid-State Battery Research

5Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

6Groundbreaking Discovery in Nanoscale Magnetism

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