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Nanodiamonds Help Battle Bacterial Infections

Bacterial infection is a major health threat to patients with severe burns and other kinds of serious wounds such as traumatic bone fractures. Recent studies have identified an important new weapon for fighting infection...

27 Jul 2009

Nanoparticles are Revolutionizing Printing Technology

With nanoparticulate functional materials and innovative printing pro-cesses, researchers from BASF SE, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Darmstadt Technical University are revolutionizing printing technolo...

27 Jul 2009

Work on Spintronics, Magnetic Sensing, Memory and Logic Devices Wins Researecher A Valuable Award

At the International Conference on Magnetism today in Karlsruhe, Germany, IBM Fellow Stuart Parkin received the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Magnetism award and the Louis Neel Medal for his pioneering work and fundamental contributions to the development of spintronic nano-materials and nano-devices for magnetic sensing, memory and logic devices.

27 Jul 2009

Transparent Aluminium Created

Oxford scientists have created a transparent form of aluminium by bombarding the metal with the world's most powerful soft X-ray laser. 'Transparent aluminium' previously only existed in science fiction, featuring in the movie Star Trek IV, but the real material is an exotic new state of matter with implications for planetary science and nuclear fusion.

27 Jul 2009

FT-IR Microscope Wins R+D100 Award

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Thermo Scientific Nicolet iN10 MX FT-IR microscope has been selected as an R+D 100 award winner by an independent judging panel and editors of R+D Magazine.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 27 Jul 2009

Using Piezoelectrics and Flexoelectricity to Power Electronic Devices

Much like humans, materials are capable of some pretty remarkable things when they're placed under pressure. In fact, under the right conditions, materials can even produce electricity. Driven by the vision of ou...

27 Jul 2009

Custom Cast Polyurethane Shapes and Parts Now Available from Dotmar

Dotmar recently expanded their product range to include custom cast polyurethane, stock shapes and parts. Dotmar is equipped with a versatile range of urethane processing machinery and knowledgeable staff for the production of high quality polyurethane products.

From Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd 27 Jul 2009

Researchers Learn How to Control the Ripples in Graphene Sheets

Graphene is nature's thinnest elastic material and displays exceptional mechanical and electronic properties. Its one-atom thickness, planar geometry, high current-carrying capacity and thermal conductivity make it ideally suited for further miniaturizing electronics through ultra-small devices and components for semiconductor circuits and computers.

27 Jul 2009

The Belgian Nanoelectronics Research Institute Extends Its Lab Significantly

The Belgian nanoelectronics research institute IMEC starts with the expansion of its research labs with 2,800m2 including the extension of its state-of-the-art clean room at its Leuven campus. With this extension, IMEC will expand its research on sub-32nm CMOS, on low-cost and high-efficiency solar cells, and on biomedical electronics. IMEC also plans to build a new office building starting later this year.

27 Jul 2009

Photo-Luminescent Exit Signs Use No Electricity

The new Eco Photo luminescent Exit Signs absorb and store ambient light, and are viewable from up to 100 feet without using electricity. In the event of an emergency with a blackout or smoky conditions this stored energy is immediately visible, creating a clearly recognizable, photo luminescent egress indicator.

27 Jul 2009