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Postnova Launch Temperature Controlled Flow Field-Flow Fractionation/MALS System

Postnova Analytics announces the AF2000 MALS - a new temperature controlled Flow Field-Flow Fractionation - MALS system developed to provided unmatched separation, characterization and fractionation of biopharmaceutical proteins.

From Postnova Analytics 24 Apr 2017

Benefits of Growing CYLC Crystal in Microgravity

One of the earliest investigations conducted aboard the International Space Station refers to the research into crystal growth in microgravity. This investigation continues even till today.

21 Apr 2017

Research on New Materials for Aeronautic Engines of the Future

A research team of Politecnico di Torino coordinated European Project, which has been awarded with the 3rd prize in the Reducing the Emissions and Enhancing Performances of Aeronautic Engines contest promoted by the JTI Clean Sky 1 European Framework.

21 Apr 2017

Materials Research Reveals Damages Caused by Widely Used Engineering Technique

A method that transformed scientists' ability to control and study materials at the nanoscale may have dramatic involuntary consequences, a new Oxford University research reveals.

21 Apr 2017

Researchers Develop a New Tool to Study Disordered Atomic Structures

Researchers in materials science have created a model capable of accounting for irregularities in how atoms organize themselves at the “grain boundaries”, which refer to the interface where two materials meet.

21 Apr 2017

Coordination Chemistry of Anions via Halogen-Bonding Interactions

While an IUPAC description of hydrogen bonding was only introduced in 2011 after years of discussions in the scientific community, it did not take such a long time to arrive at a similar definition of halogen bonding, following a resurgence of this interaction in the literature which dates back to the early 1990s, Fourmigué, M. (2017). Acta Cryst. B73, 138-139

21 Apr 2017

Lock-in Amplifier/AWG with Pulse Counter

Zurich Instruments has expanded their UHFLI, a 600 MHz Lock-in Amplifier and Arbitrary Wave Generator (AWG), with a Pulse Counter option for recording random pulses. Pulses of a minimal time of 4.44 ns can be counted on up to four channels at a bandwidth of 225 MHz.

From Zurich Instruments 21 Apr 2017

3D-Printable Hydrogel Implants Match Strength and Elasticity of Human Cartilage

A team of researchers at Duke University have developed a cartilage-mimicking material, which they hope will one day allow surgeons to 3D print replacement knee parts that are custom-shaped to suit each patient’s anatomy.

20 Apr 2017

Researchers Develop New Technique for Extracting 4D Molecular Structure

A new technique for extracting the dynamic and static structure of complex chemical systems has been developed by scientists at the Northwestern University.

19 Apr 2017

Customised Microscope System Solutions

Discover Prior Scientific's custom microscope solutions, designed to meet the unique needs of researchers and microscopists in the optical instrument market.

19 Apr 2017

MKS' Ophir® Business Unit Announces Compact Laser Power Sensor for Very High Powers to 15K-W

The 15K-W-BB-45 thermal laser power sensor delivers precise measurements for high power applications, featuring advanced technology and NIST calibration.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 19 Apr 2017

Marktech Optoelectronics and Digi-Key Now Offer Custom-Made Photodetectors

Custom photodetectors from Marktech, available via Digi-Key, are optimized for unique specifications, facilitating faster product development for engineers.

19 Apr 2017

Pittcon Announces Jane Chan as 2020 President

Jane Chan has been named president of Pittcon 2020, bringing decades of experience in chemistry and leadership to the prestigious conference in Chicago.

From Pittcon 19 Apr 2017

New Battery Coating Could Greatly Enhance Battery Performance in Electronic Devices and Electric Vehicles

A key component of smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles are high performing lithium-ion batteries. Currently, the anodes, or negative charged side of lithium ion batteries, are commonly manufactured with graphite or other carbon-based materials.

18 Apr 2017

Study Findings Address Ongoing Debate About Crystallization Pathway

Solar panels, a better medical drug, or smooth chocolate all require just the right amount of crystals to make up the material. Now, researchers trying to understand the paths crystals take as they develop have been able to influence that path by adjusting the starting ingredient.

18 Apr 2017