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New Nanoporous Material Shows Signifcantly Higher Surface Area than Any Other

University of Michigan researchers have developed a nanoporous material with a surface area significantly higher than that of any other porous material reported to date. The work, by a team led by associate professor ...

10 Mar 2009

Bio-Based Specialty Glycerine Carbonate Attracts Attention in Coating Applications

Huntsman Performance Products, a division of Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN), today announced the commercial availability of its new specialty carbonate, JEFFSOL(R) Glycerine Carbonate. Manufactured by Huntsman using...

10 Mar 2009

First Measurement of Electric Current from Single Molecular Nano Wire

For the first time researchers ) have measured the ability of a single, very long molecular wire to carry electric current. Until now, there were only statistical measurements on a collection of wires a few nanometers long.

8 Mar 2009

Chemists Unlock Secret to Increasing the Luminescence Efficiency of Carbon Nanotube

Chemists at the University of Connecticut have found a way to greatly increase the luminescence efficiency of single-walled carbon nanotubes, a discovery that could have significant applications in medical imaging and ot...

8 Mar 2009

Imatek Completes DWTT Installation for The Steel Industry

Imatek has recently completed the installation of a Drop Weight Tear Tester (DWTT) system at Rautaruukki (Ruukki) in Finland. Ruukki is a major supplier of metal based components to the construction and mechanical engine...

From Imatek Ltd. 8 Mar 2009

PC Technology Successfully Incorporated in Industrial Coating Thickness Measurement Instruments

The new generation FMP handheld range of coating thickness measurement instruments from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd offers a new approach to the coating thickness measurement world and the latest product releases fo...

8 Mar 2009

Overmolding Surlyn on Polymer Shapes Increases Design Freedom for Packaging

DuPont
Cosmetics Solutions has introduced an innovative new technology that enables
broader use of DuPont Surlyn for cosmetics and fragrance containers.

6 Mar 2009

Complex Nanostructures Formed by Nanoparticles with a Layer of Hydrophilic Polymer Chains

Amphiphilic molecules, which have one water-friendly (hydrophilic) end and
one water-repellant (hydrophobic) end, spontaneously aggregate in aqueous solutions
to make superstructures like capsules or bilayers.

5 Mar 2009

Longer Lasting Bearings for Dental Tools

Applying its in-depth knowledge of friction management, The
Timken Company has redesigned its precision bearings to create
a longer-lasting dental bearing for high-speed hand-held tools.

From The Timken Co. 5 Mar 2009

Carbon Nanotubes Could Make Stronger Aircraft and More Resistant to Lightning

MIT engineers are using carbon nanotubes only billionths of a meter thick to stitch together aerospace materials in work that could make airplane skins and other products some 10 times stronger at a nominal increase in c...

5 Mar 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.

Plastics and Polymers News

New Nanoporous Material Shows Signifcantly Higher Surface Area than Any Other

Bio-Based Specialty Glycerine Carbonate Attracts Attention in Coating Applications

First Measurement of Electric Current from Single Molecular Nano Wire

Chemists Unlock Secret to Increasing the Luminescence Efficiency of Carbon Nanotube

Imatek Completes DWTT Installation for The Steel Industry

PC Technology Successfully Incorporated in Industrial Coating Thickness Measurement Instruments

Overmolding Surlyn on Polymer Shapes Increases Design Freedom for Packaging

Complex Nanostructures Formed by Nanoparticles with a Layer of Hydrophilic Polymer Chains

Longer Lasting Bearings for Dental Tools

Carbon Nanotubes Could Make Stronger Aircraft and More Resistant to Lightning

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

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High-Precision TNb Analysis in Water Using ISO 20236 Standards

What is the Difference Between Glass and Ceramics?

The Hidden Dangers of BPA in Plastic Water Bottles and How to Test for Them

How to Optimize Semiconductor Lithography with Multi-Sensor Metrology

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?

Plastics and Polymers News

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

3New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

4Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

5Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Drive Electrolyte Innovation

6AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

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