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Harvard Researchers Develop Super-Repellent Coating for Medical Implants

An innovative surface coating has been developed for medical implants using FDA-approved materials by a Harvard research team. This new solution has the potential to address bacterial infection and blood clotting, which are the two major problems currently faced by medical devices.

By Alexander Chilton 13 Oct 2014

Researchers Increase Photon Emission Rate of Fluorescent Molecules

Researchers at Duke University have developed a new method to make fluorescent molecules emit photons at rate 1,000 times faster than normal, paving the way for quantum cryptography and superfast LEDs to be developed.

By Alexander Chilton 13 Oct 2014

Simple, Bench Mount Oxygen Analyzer Provides Cost Savings

Companies save money on costs and maintenance with the new zirconium-oxide based transportable oxygen analyzer from Michell Instruments. The XZR400BM oxygen analyzer is a small and light transportable instrument, capable of taking readings of both trace and percentage oxygen levels. It has been introduced to meet the demands of companies that wish to take routine readings from multiple sample points, and is a highly cost-effective solution.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 13 Oct 2014

Michelman Celebrates Grand Opening of New Advanced Materials Collaboration Center

Michelman celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Materials Collaboration Center on October 2, 2014 at the company’s global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

From Michelman Inc 13 Oct 2014

Nikon White Light Interferometric Microscope Can Measure Graphene

Based on Nikon’s industry-leading, double beam interferometry objectives, Nikon Metrology has launched a series of white light interferometry (WLI) systems, designated BW series, that will set a new standard in 2D and 3D surface profiling.

From Nikon Metrology 13 Oct 2014

Chromaflo to Showcase Custom Approach to Color and Appearance for Composites at CAMX

Chromaflo Technologies Corp., one of the leading independent global providers of colorant products and technologies, will share its tailored approach to color for composites at CAMX 2014, booth #3375, with a showcase of ...

13 Oct 2014

Magnetic Fluorescent Nanoparticles Probe Biological Functions Within Cells

Researchers at MIT have developed a new method of producing particles which can radiate fluorescent light and be accurately positioned inside the living cells using a magnetic force.

By Alexander Chilton 13 Oct 2014

Researchers Cast Inorganic 3D Nanoparticle Structures Using DNA Moulds

Research conducted at Harvard University has helped to develop a new method for casting 3D custom-shaped metal nanoparticles using DNA as construction moulds.

By Alexander Chilton 13 Oct 2014

New Bioresorbable Silicon Circuits and Sensors for Medical Applications

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed biocompatible electronic devices which are completely soluble in water.

By Alexander Chilton 13 Oct 2014

General Plastics to Introduce FR-4600 Microcell Foam Series at CAMX, October 14-16, 2014, in Orlando, Florida

General Plastics Manufacturing Company will present its new FR-4600 Microcell prototype and modeling foam boards at the first-ever Composite Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX). Taking place October 14-16 at the Orange Cou...

From General Plastics Manufacturing 10 Oct 2014

General Plastics to Introduce FR-4600 Microcell Foam Series at Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas, October 14-16, 2014

General Plastics Manufacturing Company will introduce its advanced FR-4600 Microcell Foam Series for detailed definition at the largest dedicated aircraft interiors event in the Americas. Taking place October 14-16 at...

From General Plastics Manufacturing 10 Oct 2014

Peak Scientific Showcasing its Dedicated Gas Generator Solutions for the Gas Chromatography Market at Gulf Coast Conference 2014

Leading innovators in laboratory gas generation, Peak Scientific manufactures proven and reliable on-demand gas solutions for both the Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) and Gas Chromatography (GC) markets. ...

From Peak Scientific 10 Oct 2014

Teijin Develops Printable Electronics Material for PV Cells Offering High Conversion Efficiency

Teijin Limited announced today that it has developed the world's first printable electronics material, named NanoGram® Si paste, and related processing technologies, for the local back surface field (L-BSF) photovoltaic (PV) cell capable of high conversion efficiency.

From Teijin Limited 10 Oct 2014

TacticID-N Used to ID Illegal Mixed Street Tablets as Part of Joint Federal Task Force Take Downs

B&W Tek, an advanced instrumentation company that delivers lab quality Raman spectroscopy solutions through user-friendly mobile platforms, is pleased to announce that our newest handheld Raman system, the TacticID-N, has recently received some exceptional praise from a United States federal law enforcement agency.

From Metrohm AG 10 Oct 2014

Microspot Thin Film Thickness Measurements by Transmission and Reflectance Microspectroscopy

CRAIC Technologies, a leading innovator of UV-visible-NIR microanalysis solutions, is proud to introduce CRAIC FilmPro™ film thickness measurement software. This software package is designed to plug-in to CRAIC Technology’s microspectrophotometers and their controlling Lambdafire™ software.

From CRAIC Technologies 10 Oct 2014

Materials Science News

Harvard Researchers Develop Super-Repellent Coating for Medical Implants

Researchers Increase Photon Emission Rate of Fluorescent Molecules

Simple, Bench Mount Oxygen Analyzer Provides Cost Savings

Michelman Celebrates Grand Opening of New Advanced Materials Collaboration Center

Nikon White Light Interferometric Microscope Can Measure Graphene

Chromaflo to Showcase Custom Approach to Color and Appearance for Composites at CAMX

Magnetic Fluorescent Nanoparticles Probe Biological Functions Within Cells

Researchers Cast Inorganic 3D Nanoparticle Structures Using DNA Moulds

New Bioresorbable Silicon Circuits and Sensors for Medical Applications

General Plastics to Introduce FR-4600 Microcell Foam Series at CAMX, October 14-16, 2014, in Orlando, Florida

General Plastics to Introduce FR-4600 Microcell Foam Series at Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas, October 14-16, 2014

Peak Scientific Showcasing its Dedicated Gas Generator Solutions for the Gas Chromatography Market at Gulf Coast Conference 2014

Teijin Develops Printable Electronics Material for PV Cells Offering High Conversion Efficiency

TacticID-N Used to ID Illegal Mixed Street Tablets as Part of Joint Federal Task Force Take Downs

Microspot Thin Film Thickness Measurements by Transmission and Reflectance Microspectroscopy

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