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Century-Old Compound Turns Into High-Tech Hero

More than a century after its creation, one of the world’s hardest known substances is being reinvented as a high-tech solution to improve radar systems, cell phone base systems, hybrid electric vehicles, power gri...

10 Apr 2006

Worthington Industries Sells Its Share of Acerex Steel Processing Joint Venture

Worthington Industries has announced today that it has agreed to sell its 50% equity interest in Acerex, S.A. de C.V., a steel processing facility in Monterrey, Mexico, to its partner, Ternium, S.A. for $44.6 million. ...

10 Apr 2006

Transistor Laser Moves Closer to Commercialization

The transistor laser, invented by scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been full of surprises. Researchers recently coaxed the device to reveal fundamental properties of the transistor, and o...

10 Apr 2006

Molecular Motion in a Chemical Reaction that Actually Destroys Friction

Dump baking soda into a glass of vinegar and a chemical reaction occurs. Molecules start a chaotic dance, bouncing and bumping into each other. Friction, which primes molecules for the dance then cools them off when it i...

31 Mar 2006

Optical Image Correlation in Photorefractive Mesogenic Composites

The rapidly developing digital age demands greater processing power, data storage and data encryption for computer based technologies. Recent developments point towards optical information processing as a great leap forw...

27 Mar 2006

Fiber-Optic Network Sets World Record

Growth of the Internet community is relentless. Around 700 million people regularly accessed the World Wide Web in 2004. Since then the number of users has grown by another 20 percent. To enable telecommunications networ...

27 Mar 2006

New Sensor Technology to Detect Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive Materials

Engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, using an emerging sensing technology, have developed a suite of sensors for national security applications that can quickly and effectively de...

27 Mar 2006

New Inhalation Cell for Malvern Spraytec Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers

Malvern Instruments has introduced an Inhalation Cell accessory for its new generation Spraytec laser diffraction particle size analyzer. Aerosol delivery is becoming increasingly important for a wide variety of therapeu...

21 Mar 2006

Optical Fiber and Silicon/Germanium Combined

Optical fiber helped bring us the Internet, and silicon/germanium devices brought us microelectronics. Now, a joint team from Penn State University and the University of Southampton has developed a new way to combine the...

17 Mar 2006

Sumitomo Chemical and Seiko Epson Develop Ultra-High-Intensity Electro-Luminescent Polymer Material for OLED's

Sumitomo Chemical and Seiko Epson have jointly developed an ultra-high-intensity electro-luminescent polymer material for use as the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) light source in print head applications. Current...

16 Mar 2006

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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.

Photonics News

Century-Old Compound Turns Into High-Tech Hero

Worthington Industries Sells Its Share of Acerex Steel Processing Joint Venture

Transistor Laser Moves Closer to Commercialization

Molecular Motion in a Chemical Reaction that Actually Destroys Friction

Optical Image Correlation in Photorefractive Mesogenic Composites

Fiber-Optic Network Sets World Record

New Sensor Technology to Detect Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive Materials

New Inhalation Cell for Malvern Spraytec Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers

Optical Fiber and Silicon/Germanium Combined

Sumitomo Chemical and Seiko Epson Develop Ultra-High-Intensity Electro-Luminescent Polymer Material for OLED's

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

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

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

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?

Photonics 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

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

6New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

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