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Researchers Use Sophisticated 3D Imaging to Track Exploding Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers have used advanced 3D imaging to show how Li-ion batteries explode they are overheated. The study was a collaborative effort of University College of London (UCL), the National Physical Laboratory, ESRF The European Synchrotron, and Imperial College London.

29 Apr 2015

Transparent Light Shutters Switch Between Opaque and Transparent States

A research team at Pusan National University in South Korea has developed transparent light shutters using a new liquid crystal technology.

29 Apr 2015

Researchers Discover Special Proteins that Play Key Role in Rubber Production From Dandelions

A research team has identified special proteins in the white milky fluid of dandelion plants, specifically the Russian dandelion, Taraxacum kok-saghyz, that play a vital role in the formation of rubber in the plant.

29 Apr 2015

Michell Announces Simple System for Moisture and Hydrocarbon Dew Point in Natural Gas

The world’s most established hydrocarbon dew-point analyzer and the latest generation of tuneable diode laser spectroscopy moisture analyzer are now available in a single package to help gas companies ensure the quality of their pipeline transmission gas.

29 Apr 2015

Sir Martin Wood Science Prize Winners for China Announced by Oxford Instruments

Oxford Instruments is delighted to announce Dr Jian WANG from Peking University and Dr Shiyan LI from Fudan University as the joint winners of the 2015 Sir Martin Wood Science Prize for China.

29 Apr 2015

Smithers Rapra Publishing Releases New Book on Chemistry and Processing of Recycled Polymers

The increasing consumption of different kinds of polymer based materials results in huge amount of waste materials. Once the polymers have fulfilled the function for which they have been manufactured, they are disposed of in landﬁlls in large amounts each year, which is incompatible with current environmental goals. The disposal of polymer based plastics such as incineration and landfill results in environmental pollution and land occupation.

29 Apr 2015

AMETEK Creaform Releases Intuitive 3-D Inspection Software Tool for First Article Inspection and Quality Control

AMETEK Creaform has introduced VXinspect, a powerful and intuitive 3-D inspection software that includes all the tools for first article inspection (FAI) and quality control. VXinspect provides simple integration for contact (probing) and non-contact (scanning) measurement in numerous manufacturing applications.

29 Apr 2015

NRL Researchers Use Sintering Technique to Develop Transparent Ceramic Spinel

A team of researchers headed by Dr. Jas Sanghera of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has been involved in a research spanning over 10 years to create transparent spinel, a special ceramic which is tough as armor, scratchproof and unbreakable, using the sintering technique. The probable areas of use are camera lens and smart phone.

By Stuart Milne 29 Apr 2015

Free Webinar on Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) Method for Quantitative Analysis of Blended Cements by Panalytical

PANalytical, the world’s leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray and related techniques, announces their free webinar on Partial least squares regression (PLSR) method for quantitative analysis of blended cements on 12 May 2015, presented by Thomas Fuellmann, Senior Application Specialist XRD, PANalytical B.V., the Netherlands.

28 Apr 2015

Lucideon Publishes Revised Guide: Toxic Metal Release from Ceramic and Glass Tableware in Contact with Food

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, has published a revised edition of its worldwide regulations and standards guide for the safe use of ceramic and glass tableware in contact with food.

28 Apr 2015

XEI Scientific to Feature Latest Models of Evactron® Plasma De-Contaminators™ at SVC 2015

XEI Scientific Inc. will show the newest models in their line of Evactron Plasma De-Contaminators at the 58th Annual SVC Technical Conference (TechCon), California.

From XEI Scientific 28 Apr 2015

Pittcon Announces Plans to Exhibit at Labroots Genetics and Genomics Virtual Event

Pittcon is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming virtual event, Genetics and Genomics on May 13-14, 2015.

From Pittcon 28 Apr 2015

New Lake Shore Software Simplifies Material Measurements for Magnetocaloric Effect

Lake Shore Cryotronics as released a software analysis program that enables researchers to quickly calculate the magnetic entropy change and refrigerant capacity of magnetocaloric effect (MCE) candidate materials.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 28 Apr 2015

Researchers Insert Lightweight, Thin Membranes in Aircraft Honeycomb Structures for Noise Reduction

Passengers have to deal with noise while flying in an airplane or helicopter. Researchers from North Carolina State University and MIT have partnered together to create a membrane which can be added into the aircraft structure to significantly decrease low-frequency noise that enters the cabin.

By Stuart Milne 28 Apr 2015

Microscopic Video Images of Ionic Liquids Can Help Improve Batteries and Solar Cells

Scientists at Kiel University have successfully recorded video images of the bonding of molecules in ionic liquids onto an immersed electrode. Thanks to modern microscopy techniques, for the first time it was possible to directly view the chemical processes in novel and unusual materials.

By Stuart Milne 28 Apr 2015

Materials Science News

Researchers Use Sophisticated 3D Imaging to Track Exploding Lithium-Ion Batteries

Transparent Light Shutters Switch Between Opaque and Transparent States

Researchers Discover Special Proteins that Play Key Role in Rubber Production From Dandelions

Michell Announces Simple System for Moisture and Hydrocarbon Dew Point in Natural Gas

Sir Martin Wood Science Prize Winners for China Announced by Oxford Instruments

Smithers Rapra Publishing Releases New Book on Chemistry and Processing of Recycled Polymers

AMETEK Creaform Releases Intuitive 3-D Inspection Software Tool for First Article Inspection and Quality Control

NRL Researchers Use Sintering Technique to Develop Transparent Ceramic Spinel

Free Webinar on Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) Method for Quantitative Analysis of Blended Cements by Panalytical

Lucideon Publishes Revised Guide: Toxic Metal Release from Ceramic and Glass Tableware in Contact with Food

XEI Scientific to Feature Latest Models of Evactron® Plasma De-Contaminators™ at SVC 2015

Pittcon Announces Plans to Exhibit at Labroots Genetics and Genomics Virtual Event

New Lake Shore Software Simplifies Material Measurements for Magnetocaloric Effect

Researchers Insert Lightweight, Thin Membranes in Aircraft Honeycomb Structures for Noise Reduction

Microscopic Video Images of Ionic Liquids Can Help Improve Batteries and Solar Cells

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