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New Class of Materials Could Help Streamline Process of Computer Electronic Packaging

Carnegie Mellon University and Intel Corporation will unveil a new class of materials called solder magnetic nanocomposites that could help streamline the process of computer electronic packaging.

19 Jan 2010

Enhanced Photocatalytic Disinfection Process that Uses Visible Light to Destroy Harmful Bacteria and Viruses

In the battle against bacteria, researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a powerful new weapon -- an enhanced photocatalytic disinfection process that uses visible light to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses, even in the dark.

19 Jan 2010

Researchers Demonstrate How Graphene Could Hold Key to Future of High-Speed Electronics

A collaborative research project has brought the world a step closer to producing a new material on which future nanotechnology could be based. Researchers across Europe, including the UK's National Physical Laborato...

19 Jan 2010

Using Electric Fields to Manipulate Property of Electrons Known as "Spin" to Store Data Permanently

Researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and the French research facility CNRS, south of Paris, are using electric fields to manipulate the property of electrons known as "spin" to store data permanently...

19 Jan 2010

SINOPEC to Speak About Recent Polyolefin Developments at International Polyolefins Conference

In support of the 9.7% growth rate in the Chinese plastics processing industry, and in response to growing supply from the Middle East and other lower-cost feedstock regions, China’s SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry has sponsored major programs in polyolefin catalyst, process, additive, and product developments. These programs and their resultant technology advances will be addressed by Dr. Jinliang Qiao at the SPE International Polyolefins Conference in Houston.

19 Jan 2010

The Technical Glass Company Now Offering SHAPAL High Thermal Conductivity Machineable Ceramic

SHAPAL™-M soft (aluminium nitride), a high-purity, high-strength machinable ceramic with thermal conductivity that is five times greater than alumina, is now available from Goodfellow through their affiliate, The Technical Glass Company.

From Goodfellow Corporation 19 Jan 2010

LOT-Oriel Announces Free Two Week Evaluation of JA Woollam Alpha-SE Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

LOT-Oriel are proud to announce a free two week evaluation of the J A Woollam Alpha-SE Spectroscopic Ellipsometer.

18 Jan 2010

CHLOR*RID International Products being Used to Prepare US Navy Ships for Coatings

CHLOR*RID International, Inc., the world's leading source of soluble salt testing and soluble salt removal products, announced today that NAVFAC, United Coatings Corporation, and American Stripping use CHLOR*RID salt rem...

18 Jan 2010

Sea Snails to Inspire Better Armor for Soldiers

New insights about a tiny snail that lives on the ocean floor could help scientists design better armor for soldiers and vehicles, according to MIT researchers.

18 Jan 2010

Advancing Nanotechnology in Orthopedics and Spine Surgery

A new research program at The Methodist Hospital in Houston is the nation's first dedicated solely to advancing nanotechnology in orthopedics and spine surgery. Dr. Bradley Weiner, chief of spinal surgery at Metho...

18 Jan 2010

Rhodia Provides Clients with an Even Greater Comprtitive Edge

Rhodia has announced that it is offering its customers three new functionalities which have been added to its technology for predicting the mechanical behavior of filled polymers, MMI Confident Design. For Rhodia, gi...

18 Jan 2010

New Book Tackles the Theory and Applications of Woven Textiles

Woven textile structure: theory and applications from Woodhead Publishing provides comprehensive coverage of the structure, behaviour, modelling and design of woven fabrics and their relevance to the textile industry.

18 Jan 2010

Wacker to Consolidate Pyrogenic Silica Production

Wacker Chemie AG announced today that it is consolidating pyrogenic silica production in the context of previously announced structural improvement measures at its WACKER SILICONES division. As a result, WACKER plans to ...

18 Jan 2010

Removing Nanoscopic Irregularities on Polished Gold Surfaces

Gold is one of the most important metals in the electronics industry, miniaturized optical components, and electrochemical processes. In these applications, it is extremely important that the surface of the gold be completely clean and smooth.

18 Jan 2010

New Brochure on Measurement of Transmission and Reflectance of PV Materials and Cells Available from Shimadzu

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has completed a new full-color brochure, "Measurement of Transmission and Reflectance of PV Materials and Cells," for its line of UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometers. Solar cell ma...

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 18 Jan 2010

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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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New Class of Materials Could Help Streamline Process of Computer Electronic Packaging

Enhanced Photocatalytic Disinfection Process that Uses Visible Light to Destroy Harmful Bacteria and Viruses

Researchers Demonstrate How Graphene Could Hold Key to Future of High-Speed Electronics

Using Electric Fields to Manipulate Property of Electrons Known as "Spin" to Store Data Permanently

SINOPEC to Speak About Recent Polyolefin Developments at International Polyolefins Conference

The Technical Glass Company Now Offering SHAPAL High Thermal Conductivity Machineable Ceramic

LOT-Oriel Announces Free Two Week Evaluation of JA Woollam Alpha-SE Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

CHLOR*RID International Products being Used to Prepare US Navy Ships for Coatings

Sea Snails to Inspire Better Armor for Soldiers

Advancing Nanotechnology in Orthopedics and Spine Surgery

Rhodia Provides Clients with an Even Greater Comprtitive Edge

New Book Tackles the Theory and Applications of Woven Textiles

Wacker to Consolidate Pyrogenic Silica Production

Removing Nanoscopic Irregularities on Polished Gold Surfaces

New Brochure on Measurement of Transmission and Reflectance of PV Materials and Cells Available from Shimadzu

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Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

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Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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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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Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

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