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Committing to Accuracy: Improved Conformance Testing of Gravimetric Gas Sorption Analyzers

Hiden Isochema have introduced a NIST traceable method for assessing the combined pressure, uptake and temperature measurements of gravimetric sorption systems.

From Hiden Isochema 14 Jan 2016

New Findings on Charged Particle Motion Could Advance Laser-Driven Particle Accelerators

Scientists from the University of Strathclyde have discovered that the charged particle motion can be controlled by the diffraction of ultra-intense laser light, traveling via a thin foil. The findings in the fundamental physics of the laser-plasma interactions, may have a major impact in the fields of security, industry, and medicine. This breakthrough holds immense potential in advancing compact, cost-effective, laser-powered particle accelerators.

14 Jan 2016

EPFL Team Uses Spider Silk to Identify Molecules

Fiber optics specialists at EPFL have discovered some distinctive qualities of spider silk in relation to reactions with specific substances and conducting light.

13 Jan 2016

New SIPSERs Technique Enables Single Molecule Detection

A team of researchers from Penn State have developed a new and unique technique that enables the detection of single molecules of biological and chemical species from solid, liquid and gaseous samples, based on the ultra sensitivity of the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) with a slippery surface invented by Penn State. The researchers believe that the new technology would pave the way for various applications in the field of analytical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, environmental monitoring and national security.

13 Jan 2016

Northwestern University Engineers Innovate 3D Printing of Metals and Alloys

Engineers from Northwestern University have created a new technique to print 3D metallic objects without relying on metal powder beds, and expensive electron beams or lasers. This technique is fast, cheap, and provides a more uniform process, utilizing common furnaces and liquid inks. The research team also demonstrate that the new method could be used for a varied range of metals, alloys, metal mixtures, compounds, and metal oxides.

13 Jan 2016

Dreamweaver-led Researchers Find Solution to Lithium Ion Battery Safety Problem

A team of investigators led by Dreamweaver International has investigated the effects of heat and nail penetration on lithium ion cells by performing autopsies on cells post-test. The investigators found that conventional separators shrink, melt, crack, split and burn under extreme conditions, while separators made of more thermally stable materials show much less damage, and in some cases none of these effects.

13 Jan 2016

Stanford Team Creates New Area-Selective ALD Process to Develop Energy Efficient Semiconductors

Stanford University researchers sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC), the world’s leading university-research consortium for semiconductor technologies, have developed a new area selective atomic layer deposition (ALD) process that promises to accelerate the manufacturing of higher performing, more energy efficient semiconductors.

13 Jan 2016

Rice University Develops Innovative Material with Self-Healing and Reversible Self-Stiffening Properties

Rice University scientists have invented an adaptive material, self-adaptive composite (SAC), that combines reversible self-stiffening and self-healing properties. SAC comprises a solid matrix composed of sticky micron-scale rubber balls.

13 Jan 2016

New Metallic Glue Can Solder Materials Without Heat

Nanotechnology experts Hanchen Huang and colleagues from Northeastern University have created a unique glue with the ability to bind metal to metal, glass and many other materials. The glue sets at room temperature, and only needs a little pressure to seal.

13 Jan 2016

Study Reveals Mechanisms Behind Remarkable Strength of Seashells

Seashells, lobster claws, and chalk are all composed of calcium carbonate crystals but the first two are tough to break, while the third is soft enough to draw on pathways. This is because the hard materials contain bits of soft biological matter, which provides them with strength.

13 Jan 2016

WIN Semiconductors Places Order for Ferrotec‘s Temescal Electron-Beam Evaporator Systems

Ferrotec Corporation today announces that the largest pure-play GaAs foundry company, WIN Semiconductors Corp., has selected Temescal systems from Ferrotec Corporation for its next stage of expansion by ordering multiple e-beam evaporators for metal deposition. A total of $8.4M in orders for Auratus enhanced UEFC series Temescal systems have been placed in 2015.

12 Jan 2016

Trelleborg Opens Climate-Controlled Swivel Stack Seal Inspection Facility in Barendrecht, Netherlands

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has opened a dedicated climate-controlled swivel stack seal inspection facility for the validation of bespoke seals.

12 Jan 2016

Hauzer Announces Acquisition of Cromatipic Ecological Chroming System

IHI Hauzer Techno Coating in The Netherlands is pleased to announce that it has acquired the intellectual property rights and trade marks for Cromatipic®, formerly owned by Sidasa Engineering in Spain. All responsibilities, ownership of process, technology and factory engineering have been included in this transaction and Hauzer will be supplier of consumables to all Cromatipic® users worldwide.

From IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V 12 Jan 2016

ABB Introduces HP30, a New Process Analyzer for Refinery and Petrochemical Hydrogen Management

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, introduces the new HP30hydrogen process analyzer intended for installation and use in refinery and petrochemical plant environments for the monitoring of hydrogen recycle and hydrogen make-up process streams.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 11 Jan 2016

One Component Epoxy Adhesive Has Ultra Low Thermal Resistance and Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond Supreme 18TC is a single component epoxy adhesive that contains a blend of special thermally conductive fillers. This smooth paste system can be applied in bond lines as thin as 10-15 microns.

From Master Bond Inc. 11 Jan 2016

Materials Science News

Committing to Accuracy: Improved Conformance Testing of Gravimetric Gas Sorption Analyzers

New Findings on Charged Particle Motion Could Advance Laser-Driven Particle Accelerators

EPFL Team Uses Spider Silk to Identify Molecules

New SIPSERs Technique Enables Single Molecule Detection

Northwestern University Engineers Innovate 3D Printing of Metals and Alloys

Dreamweaver-led Researchers Find Solution to Lithium Ion Battery Safety Problem

Stanford Team Creates New Area-Selective ALD Process to Develop Energy Efficient Semiconductors

Rice University Develops Innovative Material with Self-Healing and Reversible Self-Stiffening Properties

New Metallic Glue Can Solder Materials Without Heat

Study Reveals Mechanisms Behind Remarkable Strength of Seashells

WIN Semiconductors Places Order for Ferrotec‘s Temescal Electron-Beam Evaporator Systems

Trelleborg Opens Climate-Controlled Swivel Stack Seal Inspection Facility in Barendrecht, Netherlands

Hauzer Announces Acquisition of Cromatipic Ecological Chroming System

ABB Introduces HP30, a New Process Analyzer for Refinery and Petrochemical Hydrogen Management

One Component Epoxy Adhesive Has Ultra Low Thermal Resistance and Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

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