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Natural Nacre Serves as Model for Man-Made Composite Materials

Nacre, commonly known as mother-of-pearl, is the iridescent material lining many mollusk shells. It is part of a two-layer armor system that protects the animal from predators. The brittle outer layer of the shell abs...

4 Feb 2011

Research Team Uses X-Ray Laser to Determine 3-D Structures of Tiny Protein Crystals

Two studies published in the February 3 issue of Nature demonstrate how the unique capabilities of the world's first hard X-ray free-electron laser—the Linac Coherent Light Source, located at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory—could revolutionize the study of life.

4 Feb 2011

Global Industrial Guide on Paints and Coatings

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Paints & Coatings: Global Industry Guide" report to their offering. The Paints & Coatings: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for ...

4 Feb 2011

MKS Instruments Bags Follow-On Order from a Major Chinese Solar Cell Manufacturer

MKS Instruments, Inc. a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, announced today that in the fourth quarter it was awarded a follow-on order from a major Chinese solar cell manufacturer for its new RF power supplies, matching networks and other advanced control products.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 4 Feb 2011

Tel Aviv Chemists Discover New Quantum Mechanical Effect to Melt Glass

Tel Aviv University uses quantum mechanics to melt glass at Absolute Zero Tel Aviv — Quantum mechanics, developed in the 1920s, has had an enormous impact in explaining how matter works. The elementary particles...

4 Feb 2011

Laidlaw Energy Signs LOI to Buy Biomass Power Plant from Renegy

Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc., announced today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire a 14 megawatt biomass-energy power plant from Renegy Holdings, Inc. and certain other affiliated shareholders.

4 Feb 2011

Fuel Tech Receives Commercial FUEL CHEM Order from a Domestic Electric Utility

Fuel Tech, Inc. a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today announced receipt of a commercial FUEL CHEM® order from a domestic electric utility.

4 Feb 2011

Holmen to Shut Down Smaller Printing Paper Production Machine in Madrid

Holmen Paper will be shutting down production of printing paper at the smaller paper machine in Madrid.

4 Feb 2011

Sub-Sahara African Cement Market Growth to be Discussed at 3rd Africa Cementrade

The Africa cement industry is preparing itself for a new surge of cement demand, following resumption of infrastructure building across the continent. Developing states in the Sub-Sahara such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Ugand...

4 Feb 2011

Analysis on Polysilicon Industry in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research Report on China Polysilicon Industry - 2011-2012" report to their offering. As the raw material for two industries, polysilicon is on the one...

4 Feb 2011

New Method Uses Nanocrystals to Determine Structures of Biomolecules

Arizona State University builds protein beam injector; contributes nanocrystals.

4 Feb 2011

Membership of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe in Bayer's EcoCommercial Building Program

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG has joined Bayer MaterialScience's EcoCommercial Building Program. Through an interdisciplinary network of partners, this program offers the construction industry a comprehensive range of...

4 Feb 2011

NCSU Researchers Introduce Buffer for High-Power Gallium Nitride Devices

By implanting a buffer made of argon, researchers have created GaN devices that can handle 10 times as much power. The argon buffer is marked here in green and labeled "ion implanted region."

4 Feb 2011

PANalytical's New Range of Benchtop EDXRF Units Outperform Expectations

PANalytical’s new range of Epsilon 3 benchtop energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometers challenges convention and outperforms expectations. Able to deliver accurate, precise and reliable results right across the periodic table, Epsilon 3 and Epsilon 3 XL versions match - and in some cases surpass - the analytical performance of larger, more powerful spectrometers.

3 Feb 2011

HI TEMP 2011 Conference to be Held in Boston

HI TEMP 2011 conference is intended to foster discussions and debate regarding the most recent understanding of "high temperature" and the state of the art in experimental studies of high temperature materials, processes, and diagnostics for scientific and technological applications.

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH 3 Feb 2011

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Natural Nacre Serves as Model for Man-Made Composite Materials

Research Team Uses X-Ray Laser to Determine 3-D Structures of Tiny Protein Crystals

Global Industrial Guide on Paints and Coatings

MKS Instruments Bags Follow-On Order from a Major Chinese Solar Cell Manufacturer

Tel Aviv Chemists Discover New Quantum Mechanical Effect to Melt Glass

Laidlaw Energy Signs LOI to Buy Biomass Power Plant from Renegy

Fuel Tech Receives Commercial FUEL CHEM Order from a Domestic Electric Utility

Holmen to Shut Down Smaller Printing Paper Production Machine in Madrid

Sub-Sahara African Cement Market Growth to be Discussed at 3rd Africa Cementrade

Analysis on Polysilicon Industry in China

New Method Uses Nanocrystals to Determine Structures of Biomolecules

Membership of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe in Bayer's EcoCommercial Building Program

NCSU Researchers Introduce Buffer for High-Power Gallium Nitride Devices

PANalytical's New Range of Benchtop EDXRF Units Outperform Expectations

HI TEMP 2011 Conference to be Held in Boston

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Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

What are the Hazards of Alternative CO2 Solutions?

Using Polymer-Based Printers and Injectors for Metals and Ceramics

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

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2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

5High-Performance PEM for Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

6Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

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