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PicoQuant's Single Molecule Workshop Celebrates 20th Anniversary

A record breaking number of more than 220 researchers from all over the world came to Berlin on September 2-5, 2014 to attend the annual Single Molecule Workshop that took place for the 20th time. To celebrate this an...

From PicoQuant 1 Oct 2014

Lucideon is Now Providing European Technical Assessments for External Wall Insulation Systems

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, is now providing European Technical Assessments (ETAs) for External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems. ETA...

1 Oct 2014

Researchers Synthesize Crystalline Materials Capable of Storing Oxygen in High Concentrations

Crystalline materials capable of absorbing and storing oxygen in large quantities have been synthesized by the University of Southern Denmark researchers. It is also possible to release the stored oxygen from the material whenever and wherever required by subjecting it to gentle heating or low oxygen pressures.

1 Oct 2014

Quantum Dots and Graphene Oxide Sheets Enable Cost-Effective Fuel Cells

Researchers at Rice University have combined graphene quantum dots (GQD) with graphene oxide sheets and created a hybrid material that could help reduce the cost of energy generation using fuel cells. Previously, GQDs had been created from coal by chemist James Tour’s lab. These GQDs could grasp onto graphene platelets very strongly.

1 Oct 2014

Picosun Develops ALD for Graphene-Based Displays and Electronics

Picosun Oy, a leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment manufacturer teams up with several prominent European nanotechnology companies and research institutes to develop novel, graphene-based solutions for display manufacturing, flexible electronics, and electronic component industries.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

Industrial Robotics Boost Picosun’s Production ALD Systems

Picosun Oy, the leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment manufacturer, has expanded its selection of high volume manufacturing solutions by launching a patented, fully automatic sample handling system based on industrial robotics.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

Picosun Enables Novel Catalysts

Picosun Oy, the leading manufacturer of high quality Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment, extends its solution portfolio into functional ALD coatings for novel, ecological catalyst materials.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

New Industrial ALD Processes from Picosun

Picosun Oy, the leading manufacturer of high quality Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment for global industries, now offers new industrial ALD processes for copper and niobium oxide.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

PICOSUN™ P-300B ALD Production Tool is a Success

Picosun Oy, the leading manufacturer of high quality Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment for global industries, reports several new orders for its success product for High Volume Manufacturing, the PICOSUN™ P-300B batch ALD tool.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

Researchers Develop New Technique for Applying Optical Interference Coatings

Harvard University researchers have explained a new method of applying ultra-thin coatings over a coarse surface based on the optical phenomena - thin-film interference. This work is considered to be a promising technology for future applications including next-generation spacecrafts with thin decorative logos, rocket ships, advanced solar cells, and flexible electronic devices. The work is published in Applied Physics Letters journal.

1 Oct 2014

Scientists Discover Stable Energetic Embedding of Molecules Within Ice

A new mechanism called “stable energetic embedding” of molecules and atoms within ice surfaces has been discovered by a group of scientists from the Loyola University and University of Chicago.

1 Oct 2014

Safe Alternative to Silver Ions - Algae-Based Antibacterial Material

Researchers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed safe antibacterial fibres using bio-compatible plastics and lanosol, an antimicrobial compound found in red algae seaweeds. Silver ions are widely used in odor-free and antibacterial clothing, and safety of these materials has been widely debated.

1 Oct 2014

Novel Industrial Metallization Solutions from Picosun

Picosun Oy, the leading manufacturer of high quality Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment for global industries, presents a range of novel metallization processes for electronics industry.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

Researchers Use Picosun’s Plasma-Enhanced ALD System for Graphene Growth

Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University, have demonstrated graphene deposition at a low temperature of 400°C, which was made possible using the PICOPLASMA™ remote plasma source system from Picosun Oy, a renowned atomic layer deposition (ALD) system manufacturer.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014

Picosun Joins Forces with IMEC for Novel, Industrial ALD Applications

Picosun Oy, the leading manufacturer of high quality Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment for global industries, teams up with IMEC to realize next generation’s battery technology with its advanced ALD solutions.

From Picosun Oy 1 Oct 2014