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New Technique to Pave Way for Lighter and High-Efficiency Polymer Solar Devices

Researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have recently identified a key technique to enhance the performance of high-efficiency polymer cells, which has the capability to create lighter and more flexible solar devices in the future.

24 Feb 2015

EPSRC Unveils Powerful SuperSTEM Microscope Capable of Seeing Single Atoms

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has unveiled a new £3.7 million super powerful Nion Hermes scanning transmission electron microscope, which has the capability to determine the location of single atoms.

24 Feb 2015

Pittcon 2015: Brooks Instrument to Showcase Prominent Measurement and Control Products

Brooks Instrument, a world-leading provider of advanced flow, pressure, vacuum, level and vapor delivery solutions will be exhibiting a broad range of mass flow meters, controllers and gauges used for laboratory and research applications at Pittcon 2015, held March 8-12 in New Orleans.

23 Feb 2015

Spintronic Devices Could Offer Robust Solutions for Radiation-Filled Environments

Researchers at Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan are studying a group of novel materials that could reduce power consumption and create higher computational speeds even in adverse conditions.

19 Feb 2015

Discovery of the Strongest Natural Material Known to Man

A new study has concluded that limpet teeth could be the strongest natural material that man has ever known. University of Portsmouth researchers have found that tiny aquatic, snail-like creatures with conical shells, called limpets, possess these phenomenally strong teeth.

18 Feb 2015

KONA Powder & Particle Journal – Advancing Knowledge and Technology of Particle Science and Engineering

Hosokawa Micron Ltd announces the publication of the 2015 edition of the KONA Powder and Particle Journal. Published by the Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation, the refereed scientific journal is a blend of review and ...

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 17 Feb 2015

Synthesized Material Responds to Mid-Infrared Light for Creation of Efficient Plasmonic Devices

The North Carolina State University (NC State) has led a team of researchers that has synthesized a material for creating plasmonic devices that respond efficiently to mid-infrared (IR) range light. This material has potential applications in various fields including solar energy, biomedical devices and high-speed computers. This study is the first time that a material that can respond efficiently to the mid-infrared range light has been demonstrated.

17 Feb 2015

Minus K Technology Announces Its 2015 Vibration Isolator Educational Giveaway to U.S. Colleges and Universities

Minus K Technology, Inc., in its continuing support of advanced research by educational institutions, is again giving away $20,000 worth of patented negative-stiffness-mechanism vibration isolators to colleges and universities within the United States.

From Minus K Technology 17 Feb 2015

Researchers Study Distortions in Atomic Structure of Materials Using STEM

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new technique to observe tiny deformities in complex materials at atomic level and identify the cause of such distortions.

16 Feb 2015

Mimicking Biological Processes Helps Improve Lithium Ion Batteries

Researchers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have harnessed the power of natural materials to build better lithium ion batteries.

13 Feb 2015

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.

Materials Research News

New Technique to Pave Way for Lighter and High-Efficiency Polymer Solar Devices

EPSRC Unveils Powerful SuperSTEM Microscope Capable of Seeing Single Atoms

Pittcon 2015: Brooks Instrument to Showcase Prominent Measurement and Control Products

Spintronic Devices Could Offer Robust Solutions for Radiation-Filled Environments

Discovery of the Strongest Natural Material Known to Man

KONA Powder & Particle Journal – Advancing Knowledge and Technology of Particle Science and Engineering

Synthesized Material Responds to Mid-Infrared Light for Creation of Efficient Plasmonic Devices

Minus K Technology Announces Its 2015 Vibration Isolator Educational Giveaway to U.S. Colleges and Universities

Researchers Study Distortions in Atomic Structure of Materials Using STEM

Mimicking Biological Processes Helps Improve Lithium Ion Batteries

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

Top Loading Furnaces From Deltech

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How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

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?

Materials Research News

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Microbial Platform for Producing Biodegradable Polylactide Modifiers

3New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

4The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

5Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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