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Researchers Improve Solar Cell Performance by Identifying Defects in Perovskites

Researchers have identified inefficient regions in perovskite materials and have shown that defects can be engineered to further improve solar devices.

4 May 2015

Safe, Dissolvable Magnesium Alloy Surgical Clip Could Reduce Postoperative Complications

Researchers at the Kobe University have developed a safe, dissolvable surgical clip made of a magnesium alloy. This unique clip has the potential to reduce risk of complications after surgeries, and difficulties faced while performing diagnostic imaging.

4 May 2015

The New “NanoEye” Measuring Cell: Revolutionizing Dilatometry

In the new DIL Expedis series, NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing is introducing a completely new conceptual design for the displacement transducer principle in dilatometry.

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH 4 May 2015

ACHEMA 2015: Saint-Gobain to Highlight Sealing and Barrier Solutions

From June 15th to 19th, in Hall 9.0 - Booth #B62, at the ACHEMA Show 2015 in Frankfurt am Main Germany, Omniseal Solutions and Saint-Gobain Foams & Tapes will be showcasing their innovative solutions and materials for industrial applications. The ACHEMA show is one of the world’s leading trade fairs that offers a comprehensive overview of new trends and requirements in the chemical and biological industry. Both Saint-Gobain business units are celebrating the 350th anniversary of their parent company based in France.

From Omniseal Solutions 4 May 2015

PASTE Seminar: BASF to Highlight Innovative Tailings Management Solutions

BASF is a major sponsor of the 18th International Seminar on Paste and Thickened Tailings (PASTE) from 5 to 7 May in Cairns, Queensland. Over 40 technical papers are expected to be delivered during the seminar with BASF experts presenting two papers in collaboration with key industry partners:

From BASF Corporation 4 May 2015

Graft-Copolymer Micelles-Based Transparent, Non-Wettable, Anti-Graffiti, Wear-Resistant Coatings

Requirements for anti-smudge coatings are tough: They should be invisible, thin, repel any possible contaminant while not affecting the desired properties of the substrate, and they should be highly durable. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, Canadian scientists now present a new coating approach based on graft-copolymer micelles embedded in a polyurethane (PU) polymer. A coating based on these micelles has constant surface properties, even after extensive wear.

4 May 2015

New Medical Study on Use of 3D Printed Splints to Treat Terminal Tracheobronchomalacia in Babies

Researchers from University of Michigan have successfully helped in finding a solution to treat severe tracheobronchomalacia using customized 3D printed airway splints.

1 May 2015

Researchers Artificially Harness Photosynthesis to Assist in Making Everyday Items

Researchers Peidong Yang, Michelle C. Y. Chang, Christopher J. Chang and their teams took on the challenge of finding an alternative that would significantly cut mankind’s dependence on fossil fuels.

1 May 2015

Recyclable Wood Foam Provides Better Insulation than Conventional Foam

A research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI in Braunschweig have developed a new method of producing foam using wood particles.

1 May 2015

Hiden Analytical Introduce New Mass Spectrometer for Beamline Vacuum Monitoring

Small mass spectrometers (RGA’s) are routinely utilized to provide real-time vacuum monitoring within synchrotron beamlines. Hiden Analytical introduce a new system, the HAL-101RH, with remote RF/PC interfaces to enable all active electronic components to be mounted at up to 15M from the vacuum gauge head.

From Hiden Analytical 30 Apr 2015