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Titanium Boron Aluminium Grain Refiners for Aluminium – Silicon Alloys (Al-Si)

The use of Titanium Boron Aluminium grain refiners in castings helps improve die filling and mass feeding, to counteract solidification shrinkage. This results in an improved distribution of porosity, and so better mechanical properties and increased leak tightness.

7 Apr 2006

Low-Temperature Formation of Alpha Alumina Powders via Metal Organic Synthesis

This study comprises a simple and innovative approach for the synthesis of á-alumina powders involving the use of the metal organic precursor aluminum formate Al(O2CH)3 and phase transformations ending up with á-Alumina. The soluble alumina precursor is spray dried to produce a nanometric alumina ag

6 Apr 2006

A Schiff Base Nickel Complex. A New Material as Modifier for Selective Electrodes

There has been a considerable effort in recent years towards the preparation of new materials containing polyfunctional units (ligands) able to bind metallic ions. These complexes are studied to test their potential in the development of chemically modified electrodes for use in pollutant detection.

6 Apr 2006

CSMA is Working on the EU Funded ATOMICS Nano Devices Programme - News Item

CSMA are working with several European companies on the EU funded project, “ATOMICS” which is is intended to establish predictive models for front-end processes of nano devices involving low-temperature and millisecond-annealing strategie. Posted April 2006

4 Apr 2006

CSMA Renews Contract with European Space Agency Relating to Laser-Induced Damage and Contamination -

CSMA has renewed a contract working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide expertise, consultancy and analytical services in the areas of determining causes and reducing effects of laser-induced damage and laser-induced contamination. Posted April 2006

4 Apr 2006

Barrier Rib Forming by Photosensitive Paste for Plasma Display Panel

This article looks at the rear panel in Plasma Display Panel, barrier ribs and the formation by photosensitive paste of stripe and matrix arrangements to maintain the discharge space between the two glass plates as well as to prevent electrical and optical cross talking between the adjacent cells.

31 Mar 2006

Optically Readable Hydrogen Sensor Using Pd/Y Double-Layered Thin Films

The optical properties of palladium (Pd) / yttrium (Y) double-layered thin films have been investigated to realize an optical hydrogen sensor with high sensitivity at room temperature. Compared with previously reported Pd-based optical sensor, the Pd/Y films had a great advantage of high sensitivity

31 Mar 2006

New Characterization Method for Macrostructures of Ceramics Hybrid Material

This paper presents powerful new characterization methods for ceramic and ceramic hybrid materials based on optical microscopy. These new methods can reveal detrimental defects. Comfocal laser scanning fluorescent microscopy and infrared microscopy are also applied.

30 Mar 2006

Surface Integrity Control During The Precision Machining Of Brittle Materials

In this paper the concept of ‘damage-free’ machining is reviewed and the importance of machine tool characteristics highlighted with reference to diamond turning and grinding. Examples are given showing the machining of various materials including glasses, silicon and ferroelectric ceramics.

29 Mar 2006

Aluminum-Pillaring of a Montmorillonitic Clay: Textural Properties as a Function of the Starting Mineral Particle Size

Development of new clean technologies in accordance with increasingly demanding environmental legislation requires new catalysts, adsorbents or catalyst supports; in this sense, clays are promising resources into materials research.

29 Mar 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.

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Titanium Boron Aluminium Grain Refiners for Aluminium – Silicon Alloys (Al-Si)

Low-Temperature Formation of Alpha Alumina Powders via Metal Organic Synthesis

A Schiff Base Nickel Complex. A New Material as Modifier for Selective Electrodes

CSMA is Working on the EU Funded ATOMICS Nano Devices Programme - News Item

CSMA Renews Contract with European Space Agency Relating to Laser-Induced Damage and Contamination -

Barrier Rib Forming by Photosensitive Paste for Plasma Display Panel

Optically Readable Hydrogen Sensor Using Pd/Y Double-Layered Thin Films

New Characterization Method for Macrostructures of Ceramics Hybrid Material

Surface Integrity Control During The Precision Machining Of Brittle Materials

Aluminum-Pillaring of a Montmorillonitic Clay: Textural Properties as a Function of the Starting Mineral Particle Size

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

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Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

Comparing DOSY and End-Group Analysis for Polymer Molecular Weight via Benchtop NMR

The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

An Introduction to OMNISEC RESOLVE Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System

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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?

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

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