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New Silicon Nanofibers Could Boost Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Electric Vehicles

Scientists at Bourns College of Engineering of the University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) have created a new material for lithium-ion batteries that contains sponge-like silicon nanofibers. This paper-like material is over 100X thinner than human hair and could significantly improve the specific energy or the quantity of energy that can be supplied per unit weight of the battery. This latest breakthrough holds promising applications in batteries for personal electronics and electric cars.

19 Feb 2015

Discovery of the Strongest Natural Material Known to Man

A new study has concluded that limpet teeth could be the strongest natural material that man has ever known. University of Portsmouth researchers have found that tiny aquatic, snail-like creatures with conical shells, called limpets, possess these phenomenally strong teeth.

By Alessandro Pirolini 18 Feb 2015

Omniseal Solutions to Present on Oil & Gas Sealing Solutions in HPHT Conditions at 2015 NACE Corrosion Conference

Omniseal Solutions has been requested to present a technical paper at the 2015 NACE Corrosion conference, which will detail their next generation of materials for oil & gas sealing solutions in high performance and high temperature (HPHT) conditions. The conference will be held in Dallas, Texas from March 15-19, and features a wide range of topics such as pipeline, oil & gas production and coatings.

From Omniseal Solutions 18 Feb 2015

A New Dimension of Spectral Resolution in ICP: PlasmaQuant® PQ 9000

Taking pictures with your camera you may find that images often look okay on a first glimpse, but when zooming in fine details are barely noticeable. In contrast, the high information density of high resolution images will reveal even the smallest details. Since the introduction of ICP optical emission spectrometry, the spectral resolution has been a main concern with respect to accuracy and sensitivity.

From Analytik Jena US 18 Feb 2015

KONA Powder & Particle Journal – Advancing Knowledge and Technology of Particle Science and Engineering

Hosokawa Micron Ltd announces the publication of the 2015 edition of the KONA Powder and Particle Journal. Published by the Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation, the refereed scientific journal is a blend of review and ...

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 17 Feb 2015

Leica Microsystems Launches Leica DFC7000 T Multi-Purpose Camera for Brightfield and Fluorescence Microscopy

Leica Microsystems has launched the digital CCD color camera Leica DFC7000 T, which has been developed for both fluorescence and brightfield applications.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 17 Feb 2015

Innovative Method Controls Flake Formation During Manufacture of Molybdenum Disulfide

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new method for manufacturing molybdenum disulfide. They grew molybdenum disulfide flakes around molybdenum oxide seeds, which allowed easier control of the material’s thickness, size and location.

By Stuart Milne 17 Feb 2015

Synthesized Material Responds to Mid-Infrared Light for Creation of Efficient Plasmonic Devices

The North Carolina State University (NC State) has led a team of researchers that has synthesized a material for creating plasmonic devices that respond efficiently to mid-infrared (IR) range light. This material has potential applications in various fields including solar energy, biomedical devices and high-speed computers. This study is the first time that a material that can respond efficiently to the mid-infrared range light has been demonstrated.

17 Feb 2015

Compact 3D Rotary Printer Can Scan Items into Digitised Models

The Blacksmith Group, a start-up at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), has introduced a compact rotary 3D printer that has the ability to scan items and then print them as digitised models.

17 Feb 2015

Minus K Technology Announces Its 2015 Vibration Isolator Educational Giveaway to U.S. Colleges and Universities

Minus K Technology, Inc., in its continuing support of advanced research by educational institutions, is again giving away $20,000 worth of patented negative-stiffness-mechanism vibration isolators to colleges and universities within the United States.

From Minus K Technology 17 Feb 2015

Goodfellow Introduces Comprehensive Custom Manufacturing Services

Goodfellow, a leading supplier of small to medium quantities of high-quality metals, ceramics and other materials for research and product design, has expanded its offering to include custom manufacturing and finishing of components to customers' precise specifications.

From Goodfellow 17 Feb 2015