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Plasma Transistors Could Lead to Higher Resolution Flat Panel Displays

By integrating a solid-state electron emitter and a microcavity plasma device, researchers at the University of Illinois have created a plasma transistor that could be used to make lighter, less expensive and higher reso...

5 Feb 2009

Multispectral Artificial Vision System for Sorting Scrap Metal and Electronic Scrap

Technological
Corporation is studying an innovative method based on multispectral artificial
vision systems to enhance the value of electronic scrap which currently represent
4% of urban waste in Europe.

5 Feb 2009

Rio Tinto Sell Potash Assets to Steel Maker

Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its undeveloped potash assets to Vale, the Brazilian mining company, for a cash consideration of US$850 million. The transaction is comprised of the Potasio Rio Colorado potash project...

5 Feb 2009

Mirror of Nanoparticles Reveals Internal Structure of Nearly Opaque Biological Materials

University of Utah
physicists and chemists developed a new method that uses a mirror of tiny silver
"nanoparticles" so microscopes can reveal the internal structure of
nearly opaque biological materials like bone, tumor cells and the iridescent
green scales of the so-called "photonic beetle."

5 Feb 2009

Gordon Aluminum Order Post Extrusion Die Cleaning System

Kredit Automation & Controls, Inc., a Rockwell Automation Systems Integrator
Partner, announced today that it has been awarded a contract for its unique
DieKlean 360™ post extrusion die cleaning system by Gordon
Aluminum Industries, Inc.

From Kaiser Aluminum 4 Feb 2009

New White Paper on Protecting Aluminum from Corrosion Using Alodine

American Trim has published
a new white paper, The Principle of Protection. The paper documents a special
coating for aluminum, Alodine®EC²™. Alodine® EC2™ was
developed by the Henkel Corporation as a protective pretreatment system for
aluminum substrates exposed to extreme environments.

4 Feb 2009

Increasing the Strength of Copper while Maintaining Some Ductility

Research shows that it is possible to produce copper about 4 times stronger than commercial material – and doing so while also having a ductile material. As the thermal and electrical conductivity are also good, th...

4 Feb 2009

Arburg to Present Impressive Line Up for Plastics Manufacturers at Plast 2009

At the Plast 2009, which will take place from 24 to 28 March in Milan, Arburg
will present an impressive cross-section of its current product range with groundbreaking
applications.

From Arburg GmbH 4 Feb 2009

Are There Health Risks Associated with Quantum Dots?

Quantum dots have the potential to bring many good things into the world: efficient solar power, targeted gene and drug delivery, solid-state lighting and advances in biomedical imaging among them. But they may pose ...

2 Feb 2009

Japanese Company Mines Gold from Sewage Sludge

Yomiuri and Nagano Nippo are reporting that a sewage plant in Japan's Nagano prefecture has started mining gold from sewage sludge.

2 Feb 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.

Non-Ferrous Alloys and Metals News

Plasma Transistors Could Lead to Higher Resolution Flat Panel Displays

Multispectral Artificial Vision System for Sorting Scrap Metal and Electronic Scrap

Rio Tinto Sell Potash Assets to Steel Maker

Mirror of Nanoparticles Reveals Internal Structure of Nearly Opaque Biological Materials

Gordon Aluminum Order Post Extrusion Die Cleaning System

New White Paper on Protecting Aluminum from Corrosion Using Alodine

Increasing the Strength of Copper while Maintaining Some Ductility

Arburg to Present Impressive Line Up for Plastics Manufacturers at Plast 2009

Are There Health Risks Associated with Quantum Dots?

Japanese Company Mines Gold from Sewage Sludge

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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Torque Testing Explained

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?

Non-Ferrous Alloys and Metals 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

4Precisely-Doped Two-Dimensional Semiconductors For Monolithic Integrated Circuits

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6A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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