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BBSRC, MRC and Wellcome Trust Contribute Funds for the European X-ray Free Electron Lasers Project

The UK's structural biology community will have access to the most advanced crystallography technology in the world thanks to a £5.64M investment from UK research funders.

3 Jun 2014

Tiny Crystals Leap Violently When Exposed to UV Light

Landmark study opens doors to further studies into chemical modification of materials for alternative energy conversion

3 Jun 2014

3M Introduces Cost-Effective Alternative to Ceramic Substrates for LED Chip Packaging

3M Electronics Materials Solutions Division today announced the launch of its new 3M™ LED Chip Packaging Substrate that provides a cost-effective alternative to ceramic substrates.

From 3M 3 Jun 2014

Siluria and Linde Enter Partnership for Ethylene Technology

Siluria Technologies, a pioneer in the commercial production of fuels and chemicals made from clean and abundant natural gas, and The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company, announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement.

From Linde plc 3 Jun 2014

AMM Steel Success Strategies XXIX Conference Sponsored by China Gerui Advanced Materials Group

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited ("China Gerui," or the "Company"), a leading high- precision, cold-rolled steel producer in China, today announced that the Company will again sponsor the upcoming AMM Steel Success Strategies XXIX Conference. The conference will take place from June 16-18, 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel in New York.

3 Jun 2014

Ossen to Supply Coated Steel Wire for Bridge Construction Projects in South Korea

Ossen Innovation Co., Ltd. ("Ossen" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer of an array of plain surface, rare earth and zinc coated pre-stressed steel materials, today announced that it has received new sales contracts to supply its coated steel wire for cables used for the construction of five bridges in South Korea, including the Saecheonnyeon bridge, Jangja bridge, Bubal bridge, Daedeok 2nd bridge and Gujeuk bridge. Product delivery is expected in June 2014.

3 Jun 2014

Synprosis Acquired by Specialist Fine Chemistry Research Group, Provence Technologies

Provence Technologies Group, a specialist fine chemistry research group, today announces its acquisition of Synprosis, a company specialized in the chemical synthesis of peptides and proteins for therapeutic use. Synprosis is based in Aix-en-Provence, France. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

3 Jun 2014

Engineering Plastics Book Released by Smithers Rapra

In addition, the term 'engineering plastic' covers materials that have superior properties which were not particularly available in conventional polymeric materials such as the exceptionally high heat resistance of polyimides and polysulfides. In addition to conventional materials engineering polymers include materials as diverse as polyether ether ketone, polyimide, polyetherimide and polysulfides and polysulfides.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 2 Jun 2014

Master Bond Release New MasterSil 152

Unlike addition cured systems, there are no substrates that will inhibit the cure. This system fully cures at room temperature in 24-48 hours and has low exotherm. MasterSil 152 features low shrinkage upon curing. It has a ten to one mix ratio by weight and delivers a long working life of 6-8 hours after mixing.

From Master Bond Inc. 2 Jun 2014

Pittcon Editors' Awards Honourably Mention Markes International's Revolutionary Ion-Source Technology

Pittcon, The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, is widely regarded as one of the world’s best trade shows for innovations in analytical chemistry. It gives attendees the opportunity to observe many analytical instrument developments, all under one roof. This year, the conference attracted 16,200 attendees, including 935 exhibitors from 32 countries across 1,763 booths.

From Markes International Limited 2 Jun 2014

Flexible Glass Carrier Substrate Helps Protect Organic Photovoltaics

Organic solar modules have advantages over silicon solar cells. However, one critical problem is their shorter operating life. Researchers are working on a promising solution: they are using flexible glass as a carrier substrate that better protects the components.

2 Jun 2014

New Mathematical Model to Minimize Energy Consumption Cost Associated with Production Processes

Researchers at the UPM have proposed a mathematical model to minimize energy consumption cost, which is associated to the production process adjusted to the time-based electricity rates.

2 Jun 2014

Fraunhofer Develops Bone Substitute with Integrated Protection Against Infection

Hospital germs can be fatal, since they are resistant to antibiotics. As a result, alternative methods of defense against bacteria are in demand. Fortunately, a German-French research team has been able to develop bone implants that keep the germs at bay.

2 Jun 2014

BIO International Convention 2014: Linde to Highlight VERISEQ Nucleation Controls for Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Processes

Linde North America, Inc. will be featuring technologies at BIO International Convention 2014 that will help pharmaceutical manufacturers and biotech companies meet production and environmental requirements. The convention will take place at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California June 23-26.

From Linde plc 2 Jun 2014

Compact, Safe and Sturdy Fuel Cell System for Households

It converts chemical energy directly into electrical energy. Still, there hadn’t been a market breakthrough for the fuel cell. The systems were too complex. Now, Fraunhofer and Vaillant have developed a simple device for home use.

2 Jun 2014

Materials Science News

BBSRC, MRC and Wellcome Trust Contribute Funds for the European X-ray Free Electron Lasers Project

Tiny Crystals Leap Violently When Exposed to UV Light

3M Introduces Cost-Effective Alternative to Ceramic Substrates for LED Chip Packaging

Siluria and Linde Enter Partnership for Ethylene Technology

AMM Steel Success Strategies XXIX Conference Sponsored by China Gerui Advanced Materials Group

Ossen to Supply Coated Steel Wire for Bridge Construction Projects in South Korea

Synprosis Acquired by Specialist Fine Chemistry Research Group, Provence Technologies

Engineering Plastics Book Released by Smithers Rapra

Master Bond Release New MasterSil 152

Pittcon Editors' Awards Honourably Mention Markes International's Revolutionary Ion-Source Technology

Flexible Glass Carrier Substrate Helps Protect Organic Photovoltaics

New Mathematical Model to Minimize Energy Consumption Cost Associated with Production Processes

Fraunhofer Develops Bone Substitute with Integrated Protection Against Infection

BIO International Convention 2014: Linde to Highlight VERISEQ Nucleation Controls for Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Processes

Compact, Safe and Sturdy Fuel Cell System for Households

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