Magritek, a leading provider of compact NMR and MRI instruments, report on the use of their Spinsolve Benchtop NMR spectrometer in the Chemistry Department of Durham University. It is being applied to general NMR research, reaction monitoring and teaching at the undergraduate level.
The structure of a zinc-based buffer layer in a copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cell has been determined. Knowing the buffer layer's structure has allowed the research team to identify a method of increasing solar cell efficiency.
By Jake Wilkinson
29 Sep 2015
A novel technique is being developed that makes it possible to imitate the fine and complex structure of seashells, teeth and other biological composite materials in order to mimic their hardness.
By Jake Wilkinson
29 Sep 2015
A process has been developed to produce supercapacitors from old tires. Material from the tires is converted into flexible polymer carbon composite films that can be used as electrodes in supercapacitors.
By Jake Wilkinson
29 Sep 2015
Atomically thin 2D sheets of conducting perovskite hybrids have been produced in solution. The crystals have conducting properties that make them a contender as a replacement for silicon.
By Jake Wilkinson
29 Sep 2015
Asynt has developed DrySyn NMR Heating Blocks to enable safe, effective and uniform heating of up to 10 NMR tubes on a conventional hotplate stirrer.
A new technical study from Micronic reports on tests carried out to demonstrate the absence of extractable organic contaminants in their polypropylene sample storage tubes.
RocTool, specialists in the design and development of technologies for rapid molding of composites and plastic injection, will present their latest technologies and organize live demo with KraussMaffei, from October 13 to 17 at Fakuma, in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
SUSS MicroTec, a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry and related markets, has received an order for multiple SUSS MicroTec Photonic Systemslithography tools in Q3 2015 from ...
Michell Instruments Ltd has formed a supplier agreement with Axens, one of the leading providers of catalytic technologies to the global hydrocarbon processing industry, for the provision of on-line moisture analysers.
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The Hiden QGA-series gas analysis systems feature direct real time multi-species analysis and quantification of gas and vapour related processes.
At the recent European Coatings Conference on Automotive Coatings on September 24 and 25 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Dr. Klemens Bartmann, Global Technology Director at Axalta Coating Systems, a leading supplier of liquid and powder coatings, discussed how today’s advanced automotive coatings can favorably affect vehicle performance and fuel economy, benefitting both drivers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The conference focused on automotive performance beyond the engine and how modern coatings can contribute to performance.
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS), a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, today announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with the state authority of Chongqing, China, to form a joint venture for a new state-of-the-art power semiconductor manufacturing facility in the Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing.
Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, signed an agreement to acquire Maritime International, Inc., a U.S. based privately owned marine fender systems company. The company designs and manufactures marine fender systems and other quay accessories. The acquisition strengthens the presence of Trelleborg in berthing, docking and mooring in North America and reinforces Trelleborg’s leading position globally.
To meet the demands of its fast growing Asian markets, Michelman has invested in additional production equipment at its Singapore manufacturing facility that increases capacity by 40%. The investment complements and supports acquisition activity and organic growth by Michelman in Asia, and will allow the company to better serve its expanding customer base, particularly in China and India.