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New Cathode Design to Improve Performance of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Researchers from the University of California, Riverside have developed a new method of using silica-coated sulfur nanoparticles coated to prevent the phenomenon called "polysulfide shuttling" in lithium-sulfur batteries.

3 Mar 2015

Malvern Expands Recently Acquired MicroCal Range With Launch of Two New-Generation Calorimeters

Malvern Panalytical has launched two new-generation isothermal titration calorimeters (ITC), advancing its recently acquired MicroCal range to further support life science researchers studying biomolecular interactions.

From Malvern Panalytical 3 Mar 2015

Independent Verification Studies for the Quality of Perpetuus’ Functionalised Graphene Materials Successful

A British company, Perpetuus Advanced Materials, has declared that the quality test by Cardiff University performed on its functionalised graphene materials has proved successful.

From Perpetuus Carbon 3 Mar 2015

Exeter Analytical Announces 2015 Advanced CHN Microanalysis Software Revision for Model 440 Elemental Analyzer

The Model 440 Elemental Analyzer from Exeter Analytical is proven to provide precise percentage Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Nitrogen (N) data on a wide range of sample types in as little as 5 minutes.

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 3 Mar 2015

JEC Europe 2015: Hexcel to Promote Latest Composite Material Innovations

Hexcel is exhibiting at JEC Europe 2015 in Paris on March 10-13 (Stand F30, Pavilion 7.3) to promote the latest composite innovations for aerospace, automotive and wind energy applications.

From Hexcel 3 Mar 2015

Distek Introduces PrepEngine Sample Prep Station for Content Uniformity

Distek, Inc., an industry leader in pharmaceutical laboratory testing instruments, accessories and validation services, is excited to release the PrepEngine Sample Prep Station for Content Uniformity.

3 Mar 2015

Rigaku Introduces Ultra-High-Speed, High-Resolution 3D X-Ray Micro CT Imager for the Industrial CT Market

Rigaku Corporation has announced its launch of the new CT Lab GX series of industrial 3D X-ray micro computed tomography (CT) imagers, signaling its entry into the industrial CT market.

From Rigaku Corporation 2 Mar 2015

3D Printing Technology Offers Personalised Medication Delivery

3D printing technology could be used to help clinicians to develop personalised medical devices, through which antibiotics and chemotherapeutic medications can be delivered to a targeted area in cell cultures. thanks to new research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting.

By Alexander Chilton 2 Mar 2015

H.C. Starck’s Tantalum Supply Chain Again Declared Compliant With Conflict Free Smelter Program

H.C. Starck, a leading manufacturer of technology metals and advanced ceramics, announced today that its tantalum supply chain has been again declared free of “conflict minerals” following an independent audi...

From HC Starck Tungsten GmbH 2 Mar 2015

Harper to Host Exclusive Microline™ Tour during GOCarbonFibre Conference in July

Harper is excited to announce a partnership with GOCarbonFibre for the 2015 North America Conference. They will be hosting a pre-conference site visit to their facility in Buffalo, NY, including a tour of the cutting-edge research and development Microline™ on Monday July 20th.

From Harper International 2 Mar 2015

EnvisionTEC 3Dent™ Machine Integrated with 3Shape®’s Dental System and CAMbridge™ for Production of Dental Models

EnvisionTEC® and 3Shape are pleased to announce that they have successfully completed the integration of the EnvisionTEC 3Dent™ machine with 3Shape®’s Dental System and CAMbridge™ for high-speed and high-precision production of dental models and dies.

28 Feb 2015

Research Yields New Data on Mysterious Chemical Gardens

They are formations resembling vegetal structures, which are produced when certain solid salts (copper sulfate, cobalt chloride) are added to an aqueous solution of sodium silicate. This research has been published in PNAS and in it participate scientist from Brussels Free University and the University of Granada Andalusian Institute of Earth Sciences

28 Feb 2015

Functionalized Polymer Powder Enables Simpler, Faster Testing of Beer

To guarantee a high quality of their beer, breweries monitor the production process very closely. With a new polymer powder, this monitoring will be able to be faster and simpler in the future. Manufacturers can also test drinks such as milk, juice, cola and red wine with the quick check.

28 Feb 2015

SCI Supports “3D Printing in Restorative Art” Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University

The Mortuary Science Program in the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences today announced it has received a $10,000 grant to support its 3D technology project from Service Corporation International (SCI). Titled “3D Printing in Restorative Art,” the initiative seeks to develop an interactive learning module for mortuary science students to create anatomical models for laboratory learning and prosthetics for body and feature restoration on deceased individuals.

28 Feb 2015

WoodMac China 2015: Michelman to Debut Extensive Line of Composite Wood Release Solutions

Michelman, a global developer and manufacturer of water-based mold release agents and processing aids for use by composite wood manufacturers, will introduce an extensive line of proven industry solutions to the China market at WoodMac China 2015.

From Michelman Inc 28 Feb 2015

Materials Science News

New Cathode Design to Improve Performance of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Malvern Expands Recently Acquired MicroCal Range With Launch of Two New-Generation Calorimeters

Independent Verification Studies for the Quality of Perpetuus’ Functionalised Graphene Materials Successful

Exeter Analytical Announces 2015 Advanced CHN Microanalysis Software Revision for Model 440 Elemental Analyzer

JEC Europe 2015: Hexcel to Promote Latest Composite Material Innovations

Distek Introduces PrepEngine Sample Prep Station for Content Uniformity

Rigaku Introduces Ultra-High-Speed, High-Resolution 3D X-Ray Micro CT Imager for the Industrial CT Market

3D Printing Technology Offers Personalised Medication Delivery

H.C. Starck’s Tantalum Supply Chain Again Declared Compliant With Conflict Free Smelter Program

Harper to Host Exclusive Microline™ Tour during GOCarbonFibre Conference in July

EnvisionTEC 3Dent™ Machine Integrated with 3Shape®’s Dental System and CAMbridge™ for Production of Dental Models

Research Yields New Data on Mysterious Chemical Gardens

Functionalized Polymer Powder Enables Simpler, Faster Testing of Beer

SCI Supports “3D Printing in Restorative Art” Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University

WoodMac China 2015: Michelman to Debut Extensive Line of Composite Wood Release Solutions

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