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Bismuth Ferrite May Hold the Secret to Nano-Sized Electronics of the Future

The logic and memory functions of future electronic devices could shrink dramatically – to one or two nanometers (billionths of a meter) instead of the many tens of nanometers that characterize today’s most a...

28 Jan 2009

Cognis Recognizes Creativity with Innovation Awards

For the eighth time global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis has given its Innovation Award to employees who developed exceptionally successful and creative products. This internal award recognizes innovative products ...

28 Jan 2009

Magnetic Sandwich Greatly Improves The Sensitivity of Sensors

Researchers at the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have discovered that a carefully
built magnetic sandwich that interleaves layers of a magnetic alloy with a few
nanometers of silver “spacer” has dramatically enhanced sensitivity, 400-fold improvement in some cases.

27 Jan 2009

First Industrially Produced Ruthenium Precursor for the Electronics Industry

Resulting from the collaboration between the Air
Liquide Group’s research teams and the Group’s customers, this
advanced precursor makes possible very high quality ruthenium deposits while
decreasing the cost of electronic components.

26 Jan 2009

New Catalyst Could Make Ethanol Powered Fuel Cells Viable

A team of scientists at the U.S.
Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, in collaboration
with researchers from the University of Delaware and Yeshiva University, has
developed a new catalyst that could make ethanol-powered fuel cells feasible.

26 Jan 2009

ASM to Highlight Next Generation Advances in Heat Treatment of Aluminum, Titanium and Next-Generation Composites

Our goal is to provide an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in heat treating, which has such a strong influence on reducing weight, improving performance and providing greater cost-effectiveness in engineered systems

26 Jan 2009

CoorsTek Commemorate Golden Milestone for Production of Aluminium Cans

Let us toast a technological innovation that's as near as your refrigerator: The production of the first seamless and recyclable aluminum can has been celebrated as an Historical Landmark of ASM International, the materials information society.

From ASM International 26 Jan 2009

BNL Develop New Catalyst Making Ethanol-Powered Fuel Cells Feasible

The highly efficient catalyst performs two crucial, and previously unreachable steps needed to oxidize ethanol and produce clean energy in fuel cell reactions.

26 Jan 2009

Gold Shown to get Harder as You Heat It Up - Challenging Common Sense

Common sense tells us that when you heat something up it gets softer, but
a team of researchers, led by University
of Toronto chemistry and physics professor R.J. Dwayne Miller, has demonstrated
the exact opposite.

22 Jan 2009

Arburg Establishes Its Own Representation in the UAE

Since 1 January 2009, Arburg
has been officially represented in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with its own
sales and service office. The Arabplast, which took place from 10 to 13 January
in Dubai, provided the ideal forum for presenting the new Arburg organisation
and Allrounder technology to the Arabian trade public.

From Linde plc 21 Jan 2009

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.

Precious Metal News

Bismuth Ferrite May Hold the Secret to Nano-Sized Electronics of the Future

Cognis Recognizes Creativity with Innovation Awards

Magnetic Sandwich Greatly Improves The Sensitivity of Sensors

First Industrially Produced Ruthenium Precursor for the Electronics Industry

New Catalyst Could Make Ethanol Powered Fuel Cells Viable

ASM to Highlight Next Generation Advances in Heat Treatment of Aluminum, Titanium and Next-Generation Composites

CoorsTek Commemorate Golden Milestone for Production of Aluminium Cans

BNL Develop New Catalyst Making Ethanol-Powered Fuel Cells Feasible

Gold Shown to get Harder as You Heat It Up - Challenging Common Sense

Arburg Establishes Its Own Representation in the UAE

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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?

Precious Metal News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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