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Voting Commences for World's Greatest Moments in Materials

Voting for the world’s greatest moments in materials science and engineering history has begun via an online survey at http://www.materialmoments.org/survey.html, developed by JOM, the journal of The Minerals, Meta...

28 Sep 2006

Scientists Accelerate Electron Beams to a Billion Volts in 3.3 Centimeters

In a precedent-shattering demonstration of the potential of laser-wakefield acceleration, scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, working with colleagues at the University of O...

26 Sep 2006

Recycled Paper Could Control Plant Diseases

New research by the University of Warwick should have gardeners and commercial growers competing for both recycled paper and organic waste composts. The University’s plant research department, Warwick HRI, is findi...

26 Sep 2006

Flexible LCD Displays Could become Cheaper Thanks to New Vertical Alignment Technique

A new technique for creating vertical alignment among liquid crystal molecules could allow development of less costly flexible displays and lead to a better understanding of the factors that govern operation of the popul...

26 Sep 2006

Smart Clothes for Emergency Workers to be Exhibited at Plastic Electronics Conference

At the Plastic Electronics Conference on the 24th and 25th of October, the University of Cagliari, Italy will be demonstrating a prototype of its innovative undergarment, made from smart fabrics. These fabrics, which hav...

26 Sep 2006

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Completes Factory for Asembly of Composite Wing Boxes for Boeing 787

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the construction of an assembly factory in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, that will build the composite-material wing boxes of the next-generation super-efficient Boeing 7...

22 Sep 2006

Boeing to Develop Thermal Protection System for Next Generation Spacecraft

The Boeing Company has received a NASA contract to design and develop a thermal protection system (TPS) for the Orion crew exploration vehicle -- America's next generation spacecraft that will carry astronauts to the...

21 Sep 2006

Fiber Optic System Could Replace Electrical Wiring Making Safer Aircraft

In an effort to provide safer and more reliable components for aircraft, researchers have invented an optical on-off switch that can replace electrical wiring on airplanes with fiber optics for controlling elevators, rud...

19 Sep 2006

New Environmentally Friendly Method of Producing Ethanol

A Purdue University team led by professor Li-fu Chen and research assistant Qin Xu, both from the Purdue food science department, discovered a new method to create ethanol from corn. The method also produces biodegradabl...

18 Sep 2006

DSM to Increase production Capacity of Dyneema Fibre

Royal DSM N.V., the largest manufacturer of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) products in the world, today announces its decision to again invest in new production capacity for Dyneema® fiber. The new unit will be...

14 Sep 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.

Fibers News

Voting Commences for World's Greatest Moments in Materials

Scientists Accelerate Electron Beams to a Billion Volts in 3.3 Centimeters

Recycled Paper Could Control Plant Diseases

Flexible LCD Displays Could become Cheaper Thanks to New Vertical Alignment Technique

Smart Clothes for Emergency Workers to be Exhibited at Plastic Electronics Conference

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Completes Factory for Asembly of Composite Wing Boxes for Boeing 787

Boeing to Develop Thermal Protection System for Next Generation Spacecraft

Fiber Optic System Could Replace Electrical Wiring Making Safer Aircraft

New Environmentally Friendly Method of Producing Ethanol

DSM to Increase production Capacity of Dyneema Fibre

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

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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?

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

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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