Screen printing is the widely used solar-cell metallization technique in today’s silicon solar cell production, providing superior cost benefits when compared to other methods.
NASA's Cassini probe has detected propylene, a chemical used to make everyday plastic, in the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan. This is the first time this chemical has been identified on any planet or moon other than Earth.
By Will Soutter
1 Oct 2013
A new organic molecule has been created that could vastly alter the organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) used in modern electronic devices.
By G.P. Thomas
30 Sep 2013
A new technique for the acceleration of electrons could have major implications for materials science research and medical treatment.
By G.P. Thomas
30 Sep 2013
Adrian Wilson, Head of Technologies at Element Six, talks to AZoM about the unique properties of synthetic diamond and how this can be applied in many different industries.
A new form of matter has been created as scientists get photons to bind together to form molecules.
By G.P. Thomas
26 Sep 2013
A new class of thermoelectric materials has been created that could make efficient use of the energy that is generated when machines heat up.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Sep 2013
A research team from the National University of Singapore has shown how nanostructures in amorphous titanium dioxide could be used for the next generation of electronic device memory.
By G.P. Thomas
23 Sep 2013
A research group led by Yang Shao-Horn, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science have tested a new group of catalysts to assess their ability to promote the water-splitting reaction, producing oxygen and hydrogen gas.
By Will Soutter
23 Sep 2013
Jim Dillon, the global product manager for variable area products at Brooks Instrument, speaks to AZoM about recent developments in rotometers and the new MT3809 from Brooks Instruments.