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Using Biomimetic Scientists Create the Toughest Ceramic Ever Produced

hrough the controlled freezing of suspensions in water of an aluminum oxide (alumina) and the addition of a well known polymer, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), a team of researchers has produced ceramics that are 300 times tougher than their constituent components.

7 Dec 2008

Development of Quantum Simulator for Advanced Materials

The design of new materials with specific properties is an important but demanding challenge in physics and chemistry. Already in 1982 Nobel Prize winner Richard P. Feynman therefore suggested to build a “quantum s...

7 Dec 2008

Europe to Invest in Bringing Next Generation Youth Back to Science

Young Europeans are shunning science degrees in greater numbers than ever before. If this trend continues, the EU will start to lag behind China and India in scientific research and development, threatening European competitiveness and prosperity.

7 Dec 2008

Linde Seperation Plant Receive Responsible Care Certification

Linde North America has received certification of its Cartersville, Georgia, manufacturing facility under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® program. Linde North America is a member of The Linde...

7 Dec 2008

Plant Virus Nanoparticle Delivery System Licensed to Kill Tumors

This is breakaway technology that will finally provide the highly sought after selective targeting of tumors and intracellular delivery of anti-cancer agents for improved efficacy and fewer unpleasant side effects

2 Dec 2008

New Holographic Method Shows Potential for Analyzing Biological Devices and Creating Nano Devices

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technique that uses a laser and holograms to precisely position numerous tiny particles within seconds, representing a potential new tool to analyze biological samples or create devices using nanoassembly.

2 Dec 2008

RSC Developing Advance Free Chemical Search Engine

An InChI Resolver, a unique free service for scientists to share chemical structures and data, will be developed by a collaboration between ChemZoo Inc., host of ChemSpider, and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Using the ...

2 Dec 2008

New Nanochemistry Facility to Offer Custom-Made Nanostructured Materials

Strem’s nanomaterials manufacturing activities began in 2004 when it licensed technology developed by Prof. Dr. Boennemann at the Max-Planck Institute in Germany. This technology allowed for the manufacture of a variety of metal-based nanoparticles including colloids and magnetic fluids.

From Strem Chemicals 1 Dec 2008

Austria to Invest EUR 3 Million in Plastic Engineering Education Programmes

From winter semester 2009/10, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU, Austria) will offer a completely new programme of Bachelor and Master degrees in Material Sciences focused on Plastics Engineering. The disciplines of P...

1 Dec 2008

Scientists Discover Possible Mechanism for Fundamental Understanding of Biological Processes

This chirality has a profound influence on the chemistry and molecular interactions of living organisms. The creation of chirality from the elementary building blocks of matter is one of the great mysteries of the origin of life.

1 Dec 2008

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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.

Chemistry News

Using Biomimetic Scientists Create the Toughest Ceramic Ever Produced

Development of Quantum Simulator for Advanced Materials

Europe to Invest in Bringing Next Generation Youth Back to Science

Linde Seperation Plant Receive Responsible Care Certification

Plant Virus Nanoparticle Delivery System Licensed to Kill Tumors

New Holographic Method Shows Potential for Analyzing Biological Devices and Creating Nano Devices

RSC Developing Advance Free Chemical Search Engine

New Nanochemistry Facility to Offer Custom-Made Nanostructured Materials

Austria to Invest EUR 3 Million in Plastic Engineering Education Programmes

Scientists Discover Possible Mechanism for Fundamental Understanding of Biological Processes

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

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

3New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

4A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

53D-Printing of High-Performance Plain Carbon Steel

6A Self-Healing Plastic Ceramic Electrolyte for Lithium Metal Batteries

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