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Researchers Establish Oxidation Resistance of Small-Sized Oxide Nanostructures

A research headed by Professor Bao Xinhe from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has concluded that the oxidation resistance of oxide nanostructures (NSs) with a diameter less than 3 nm can be far higher than larger NSs.

24 Feb 2017

New Multiblock Polymer Additive Could Facilitate Recycling of Plastics

During his talks relating to plastics and recycling, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Geoffrey Coates from Tisch University, asks a question: What percentage of the 78 million tons of plastic used yearly for packaging – for instance, a take-out food container or a two-liter bottle – really gets recycled and reused in a similar manner?

24 Feb 2017

University of Arizona Chemists Discover New Way to Turn Sulfur into Plastic Infrared Lenses

University of Arizona chemists hope to profit on the smelly remains of refined petroleum after discovering a way to turn sulfur into plastic infrared lenses.

24 Feb 2017

Researchers Produce Record-breaking Barium Zirconate-based Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells

Fuel cells are devices that convert chemical energy from a fuel into electrical energy using an electrochemical reaction and can be used in stationary and portable power systems.

24 Feb 2017

Hiden Analytical Gas Analysers at Pittcon 2017 Visit us on Booth 1722

Hiden Analytical are exhibiting their latest laboratory gas analysers at Pittcon 2017, 5th - 9th March, Chicago, Illinois, USA. On display will be their latest HPR-20 systems for direct real-time analysis, quantification and control of gas related processes ranging in pressure from 100 mbar to 50 bar.

From Hiden Analytical 24 Feb 2017

A Study on Beetle Exoskeletons May Help Engineer Lighter, Stronger Materials

The body armor of beetles should typically weigh them down — imagine turtles and medieval knights. In reality, those hard shells protecting delicate wings are astonishingly light, even allowing flight.

23 Feb 2017

Researchers Successfully 3D Print Preoperative Planning Model of Human Liver

A team of researchers from the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow, Poland have successfully 3D printed a preoperative planning model of a human liver for only $150. The research project serves to demonstrate that 3D printed patient-specific surgical models can be made at an affordable cost using accessible 3D printing technologies.

23 Feb 2017

Simple Polymer-Based Sensor can Distinguish Between Complex Samples

Scientists in Germany have designed a simple polymer that can be used in a sensor to distinguish between similar fruit juices.

23 Feb 2017

Researchers Aim to Create New Materials for Capacitor Type Accumulators

In mid-February 2017 researchers of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) and the University of Madras obtained support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research for implementation of the project to create new materials for accumulators of capacitor type.

23 Feb 2017

Nitrate Anion can Display Counterintuitive Lewis Acidity, Say Researchers

A team of researchers with Dr Tiddo J. Mooibroek of the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute of Molecular Sciences (HIMS) argue that the nitrate anion (NO3¯) can display a counterintuitive Lewis acidity.

23 Feb 2017

Scientists Gain Insight into Atomic and Nuclear Structure of Heaviest, Radioactive Elements

Little is known about the heaviest, radioactive elements in Mendeleev’s table. But an extremely sensitive technique involving laser light and gas jets makes it possible for the very first time to gain insight into their atomic and nuclear structure.

23 Feb 2017

Distek, Inc. Releases Eclipse 5300 Automated Dissolution Sampler

Distek, Inc., a leading manufacturer of laboratory testing instruments for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, as well as an experienced provider of validation and qualification services, announced today the release of the Eclipse 5300 automated dissolution sampler.

23 Feb 2017

Ambrell Unveils Two-Year Standard Equipment Warranty

Ambrell Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of innovative induction heating solutions, is pleased to offer customers a two-year warranty for all Ambrell-manufactured equipment. Ambrell EASYHEATTM and EKOHEATÂ® induction heating systems will now include a two-year parts and labor warranty.

From Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions 23 Feb 2017

Leti To Present Latest R&D Results On Three Alternatives To Euv And 193nm Lithography At Spie Meeting In Us

One Paper Will Recount Leti’s Success Reducing Defectivity in Directed Self-Assembly Lithography Technique In keeping with its mission to develop photolithography alternatives for advanced technology nodes and o...

23 Feb 2017

Precise metering of viscous fluid flows

Titan Enterprises OG Series oval gear flowmeters provide precise metering of viscous fluid flows at flow rates up to 500 litres/min, temperatures at up to 150C and pressures up to 700 bar.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 23 Feb 2017