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Sandwich System of Transition Metal Oxides Helps Control Properties of Interfaces

A Franco-German cooperation has investigated a sandwich system of transition metal oxides at BESSY II. The scientists discovered a new option to control properties of the interface between the two layers, for instance the amount of charge transferred from one layer to the other or the emergence of ferromagnetism. Their insights might help to create new properties at the interface, not present in the primary materials, maybe even novel forms of High Tc superconductivity.

5 Feb 2016

Design and Formation of Atomic-Scale Bridge Could Combine Materials with Different Crystal Structures

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have shown that it is possible to design and construct interfaces between materials with different structures by making a bridge between them.

5 Feb 2016

Researchers Develop New Model to Understand Nature of Metallic Structures

A new model helps understand for example defects formed in metal production.

5 Feb 2016

Eco-Friendly Technique Converts Paper Waste into Useful Aerogels

A group of researchers from the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Engineering have been the first to find a method to convert paper waste into green cellulose aerogels. These aerogels are water repellent, ultralight, non-toxic, flexible, and very strong, making them suitable for applications like packaging, heat insulation, and oil spill cleaning.

5 Feb 2016

Cyfuse Biomedical’s 3D Bioprinter and Cell Applications’ Primary Cells Help Make Scaffold-Free 3D Tissues

Advanced tissue-engineering services now exist in North America, according to Cell Applications, Inc. and Cyfuse Biomedical K.K. These services have been made available due to the development of a novel three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting method known as the “Kenzan Method.”

5 Feb 2016

Freeman Technology Launches A New Ground-breaking Powder Tester for Cost-Efficient Industrial Measurement

The Uniaxial Powder Tester by Freeman Technology delivers automated, reliable measurements of unconfined yield strength, enhancing powder testing efficiency.

From Malvern Panalytical 4 Feb 2016

UCSB Develops New Underwater Adhesive Inspired by Sandcastle Worms

A new underwater adhesive substance has been developed by UC Santa Barbara’s interdisciplinary group of researchers. This adhesive can be used for a variety of non-biological and biomedical applications. Areas that could benefit from this glue, include dental adhesion, tissue repair and other surface adhesion applications which are usually done under adverse conditions like in aqueous solutions with organic impurities and salty sea water.

4 Feb 2016

Newly Developed Organic Semiconductor Crystals Enable Cost-Effective Flexible Electronics Production

Scientists from the Faculty of Physics of the Moscow State University have grown organic semiconductor crystals which can reduce the cost of the process of creating light, flexible and transparent light-emitting electronic devices of the new generation.

4 Feb 2016

SEAL Analytical to Exhibit Latest Solutions at Pittcon 2016

The SEAL Analytical booth (3831, 3931) at Pittcon 2016 will provide visitors with an opportunity to see the latest technologies in sample digestion systems and colorimetric nutrient analysis instruments. SEAL will feature their range of new AQ automated discrete analysers and segmented flow analyzers - for high-speed, greater capacity, improved reproducibility and greater flexibility. SEAL will also show their range of simple and automated sample preparation/digestion systems for Metals, TP and TKN digestion.

4 Feb 2016

Environment-Friendly Cooling Using Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys

In today’s world, cooling is a very important process. The challenge for the future is to carry out cooling that is not harmful to the climate, and facilitates the conservation of natural resources. Professors Stefan Seelecke and Andreas Schütze from Saarland University have used cooling systems that use shape memory alloys, also referred to as ‘artificial muscles’ or ‘metal muscles.

4 Feb 2016

Lockheed Martin’s GPS III Satellite Successfully Completes Critical System-Level Thermal Vacuum Testing

Engineers at Lockheed Martin recently proved their design for the world’s most powerful Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite can operate in and withstand the harsh conditions it will experience on orbit.

4 Feb 2016

NIST Develops Novel Technology by Integrating Thin Electrochromic Polymer Film with Nanograting

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have combined advanced nanometer-scale gratings and a Space Age-era thin-film polymer, to invent a novel technology. This technology can be used to fabricate routers and switches for optical signals, energy-efficient full-color video displays, and smart windows and coatings.

4 Feb 2016

Materials Science News

Sandwich System of Transition Metal Oxides Helps Control Properties of Interfaces

Design and Formation of Atomic-Scale Bridge Could Combine Materials with Different Crystal Structures

Researchers Develop New Model to Understand Nature of Metallic Structures

Eco-Friendly Technique Converts Paper Waste into Useful Aerogels

Cyfuse Biomedical’s 3D Bioprinter and Cell Applications’ Primary Cells Help Make Scaffold-Free 3D Tissues

Freeman Technology Launches A New Ground-breaking Powder Tester for Cost-Efficient Industrial Measurement

UCSB Develops New Underwater Adhesive Inspired by Sandcastle Worms

Newly Developed Organic Semiconductor Crystals Enable Cost-Effective Flexible Electronics Production

SEAL Analytical to Exhibit Latest Solutions at Pittcon 2016

Environment-Friendly Cooling Using Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys

Lockheed Martin’s GPS III Satellite Successfully Completes Critical System-Level Thermal Vacuum Testing

NIST Develops Novel Technology by Integrating Thin Electrochromic Polymer Film with Nanograting

Smithers Rapra Announce Webinar on Assessing Polymer Performance in ‘hot’ And ‘sour’ Oil and Gas Environments

Chiral Technologies and Strem Chemicals Team Up To Offer High Purity Chiral Reagents

Teijin Develops New Aramid Fiber Fabrics for Protection from Airborne Volcanic Fragments

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