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European Scientists Gather to Pave Way for Brighter Future in Optical Circuits

By working together to share costs and know-how, European researchers are shaking up the way research and development is carried out on optical chips. Optics has come a long way since the 1960s. Today, it is more than...

14 Oct 2008

Scientist Develop Bomb-Proof Thermometer for Explosion Measurements

NPL scientists have now designed a reusable bomb-proof thermometer to understand the physical and chemical processes that occur during the detonation and expansion phases of an explosion.

9 Oct 2008

Superabsorbent Polyester Material Keeps Feet Dry in All Weathers

Come rain or sunshine, children prefer to run around outdoors. But the fun is soon over if they get wet feet while hopping through the puddles. Rain boots may keep the moisture out, but they quickly turn into miniature foot saunas.

7 Oct 2008

SABIC Showcase New Technologies for Bus and Rail Applications in the Transportation Industry

A jump in ridership due to the recent hike in gasoline prices has challenged public transportation agencies to accommodate more passengers while maintaining safety and performance. In booth #3353 at the American Public T...

7 Oct 2008

Linde Showcase Advanced Melting and Burner Technologies at GlassTec 2008

Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, and a principle provider of gas applications and advanced melting and burner technologies to the global glass manufacturing industry, today announced its participation at Glass...

6 Oct 2008

BASF Special Polyamides to be Inserted in New Peugeot 308 sw

Sika Automotive has selected BASF’s Ultramid® A3WG10 CR to manufacture a bodywork insert for use in the new Peugeot 308 sw. This plastic belongs to BASF’s new class of special polyamides that have been optimized for high durability and strength.

6 Oct 2008

$250K Grant Provided for Nanofiber-Based Probes for Medical Diagnostics

The National Science Foundation has granted two Clemson University professors $250,000 to research and develop nanofiber-based probes - needles that are 10 times smaller in diameter than a human hair - for medical diagno...

3 Oct 2008

Schott Look to Buy Japanese Optical Equipment Maker

German specialty glass maker Schott AG has announced that it will launch a tender offer for Japanese optical equipment maker Moritex Corp., aiming to acquire more than 50% of outstanding Moritex shares. Under the tend...

3 Oct 2008

Advanced Composites Group to Perform Ground-Breaking Research into Turbine Generators

Derbyshire-based Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG), part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, is to play a major role in two ground-breaking research and development projects into turbine generators that could have...

2 Oct 2008

NSF Provides $13.2 Million to Develop New Materials with Unprecedented Properties

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Penn State University $13.2 million over six years to continue the research and educational activities of its Center for Nanoscale Science, a Materials Research Science a...

1 Oct 2008

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.

Fibers News

European Scientists Gather to Pave Way for Brighter Future in Optical Circuits

Scientist Develop Bomb-Proof Thermometer for Explosion Measurements

Superabsorbent Polyester Material Keeps Feet Dry in All Weathers

SABIC Showcase New Technologies for Bus and Rail Applications in the Transportation Industry

Linde Showcase Advanced Melting and Burner Technologies at GlassTec 2008

BASF Special Polyamides to be Inserted in New Peugeot 308 sw

$250K Grant Provided for Nanofiber-Based Probes for Medical Diagnostics

Schott Look to Buy Japanese Optical Equipment Maker

Advanced Composites Group to Perform Ground-Breaking Research into Turbine Generators

NSF Provides $13.2 Million to Develop New Materials with Unprecedented Properties

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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How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

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

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman 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?

Fibers 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

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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Editorial Highlights