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Techsil Introduces Momentive SnapSil TN8000 Silicone Adhesive in the UK

Techsil launched SnapSil TN8000 silicone adhesive - a very versatile, high-performance sealant - into the UK market.

From Techsil Ltd 9 Oct 2015

Morgan Advanced Materials Partners with University of Manchester to Conduct Graphene Experiment

The first official experiment has taken place in a novel collaboration between industry and academia in the production of graphene – a one-atom thick carbon allotrope with a multitude of potential applications.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 9 Oct 2015

Creaform’s New VXmodel Software Release Features Direct Transfer to SOLIDWORKS

Creaform, worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, announced today the latest upgrade to its scan-to-CAD software module. Part of VXelements, Creaform’s 3D software platform and application suite, VXmodel features a new collaborative functionality for direct transfer to Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS and streamlined workflows for reverse engineering and additive manufacturing in scan-to-CAD to print.

From Creaform Inc. 9 Oct 2015

Vision Analytical Announce the First Particle Size and Shape App for Smartphones

Vision Analytical Inc. releases a new version of the Particle Insight smartphone app for iPhone and iPad.

8 Oct 2015

Organic Semiconductors Exhibit Different Properties at Their Edges

It has been discovered that that electronic properties found at the edges of organic molecular systems vary from those found in the bulk of the material.

7 Oct 2015

Study Results Reveal Potassium can Work with Graphite in Potassium-Ion Battery

The well-established scientific belief that potassium is incompatible with graphite for use in potassium-ion batteries has been disproved. This could pave the way for a sustainable replacement of lithium-ion batteries.

By Jake Wilkinson 7 Oct 2015

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2015 Awarded for Studies on the Mechanisms of DNA Repair

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three pioneering scientists who mapped the mechanism by which cells repair damaged DNA at a molecular level. Understanding the mechanisms by which damaged genetic information is essential to prevent cancer and other harmful mutations.

By Jake Wilkinson 7 Oct 2015

Eco-Friendly Process to Control the Assembly of Functional Photovoltaic Polymers

Solar cell efficiency mainly relies on the precise assembly of polymers. These polymers organize themselves into thin films that are many times thinner than a human hair. Presently, environmentally unfriendly solvents are used in the driving of polymer assembly. Surfactants, which are detergent-like molecules, are far greener and have been shown to also direct polymer assembly.

7 Oct 2015

Analytik Jena Offers PlasmaQuant MS Elite with Low Detection Limits for Arsenic Analysis

With its unrivalled sensitivity, the PlasmaQuant® MS Elite delivers the lowest detection limits of any ICP-MS when measuring both organic and inorganic species of arsenic in food and beverages. The high toxicity of inorganic arsenic means regular monitoring of food products is important.

From Analytik Jena US 7 Oct 2015

Xoptix Releases ver 5.1 Software with Enhanced OPC Data Communications for In-Process Particle Sizer

Worcestershire based Xoptix Ltd, have released version 5.1 software for their in-process particle sizer, which includes enhanced OPC data communications.

From Xoptix 7 Oct 2015

AutoSIMS - Automatic Surface Analysis System from Hiden Analytical

AutoSIMS from Hiden Analytical represents the sum of a combination of instrument developments undertaken for a range of customers. The result is an easy to use general purpose laboratory tool that can undertake routine surface analysis measurements for product monitoring, failure analysis and verification tasks.

From Hiden Analytical 6 Oct 2015

XEI Is Invited to Present a Paper at AVS 62nd International Symposium & Exhibition on Plasma Cleaning of SEMs and Large Vacuum Systems

XEI Scientific Inc. Founder and President, Ronald Vane, has been invited to present a paper in the Methodology for Improving Vacuum Performance session at the American Vacuum Society's 62nd annual International Symposium to be held in San Jose, October 18-23.

From XEI Scientific 6 Oct 2015

Nobel Prize in Physics 2015 Awarded for the Discovery of Neutrino Oscillations

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2015 to the scientists who discovered neutrino oscillations, which shows that neutrinos have mass.

By Alexander Chilton 6 Oct 2015

Researchers Successfully Grow Vertical Organic Semiconductor Crystals

A method of growing semi-conducting crystals vertically has been developed. It is hoped that this method will increase both the power and efficiency of organic semiconductors. The new method could also be used in the production of more energy efficient solar panels.

6 Oct 2015

Multi-Scale Computational Framework for Design of Nanocellulose Materials

Nanocellulose composites have been promised as the next supermaterial, though recent efforts to produce the material have been disappointing. An innovative, multi-scale computational test has been created which allows a "materials-by-design" approach in the development of nanocomposites with optimised properties.

6 Oct 2015