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Rice University Professor Honoured for Work on Graphene

Rice Professor James Tour, the Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and of computer science, was one of six high-profile Houstonians honored at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Houston Technology Center (HTC) this week, earning a special achievement award for his advances in nanotechnology.

17 May 2009

Cheap Plastic Used to Make CD's and DVD's will Improve Electronics Used in Aircraft and Computers

If one University of Houston professor has his way, the inexpensive plastic now used to manufacture CDs and DVDs will one day soon be put to use in improving the integrity of electronics in aircraft, computers and iPhone...

17 May 2009

Rare Earth Exhibits Superconductivity

Of the 92 naturally occurring elements, add another to the list of those that are superconductors.

17 May 2009

New Highly Accurate Technique Detects Individual Neutral Atoms

Scientists have devised a new technique for real-time detection of freely moving individual neutral atoms that is more than 99.7% accurate and sensitive enough to discern the arrival of a single atom in less than one-millionth of a second, about 20 times faster than the best previous methods.

17 May 2009

Chalcogel Sponge Material Has Several Commercial Applications

A new sponge-like material that is black, brittle and freeze-dried (just like the ice cream astronauts eat) can pull off some pretty impressive feats. Designed by Northwestern University chemists, it can remove mercury f...

17 May 2009

Increased Load Capacity for Weight Lifter Belt Scales

The mechanical calibration system Milltronics MWL Weight Lifter for belt scales from Siemens Industry Automation Division is now available for heavier loads – up to 340 kg (750 lbs) from 225 kg (500 lbs).

17 May 2009

DuPont Commercializes Two New Families of Photovoltaic Encapsulant Sheets

Did you know DuPont has the largest portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) materials in the solar energy industry?
Last week, DuPont maintained its industry lead by announcing the commercialization of two new product families of PV encapsulant sheets. The new DuPont PV5300 Series and DuPont PV5200 Series deliver long-term protection for the most sensitive part of PV modules – the solar cells.

17 May 2009

Environmentally Friendly Magnetic Refrigerators and Air Conditioning Systems Now Closer to Reality

Scientists are a step closer to making environmentally-friendly 'magnetic' refrigerators and air conditioning systems a reality, thanks to new research published today in Advanced Materials. Magnetic refrigeration tec...

17 May 2009

Functionalizing Graphene Allows it to be Integrated with Other Materials

Researchers at Northwestern University have identified conditions for chemically functionalizing graphene with the organic semiconductor perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic-dianhydride (PTCDA). Graphene is an atomically th...

17 May 2009

Novel Porous Biomaterials Produced that Closely Resembles Human Soft Tissues

For modern implants and the growth of artificial tissue and organs, it is important to generate materials with characteristics that closely emulate nature. However, the tissue in our bodies has a combination of traits th...

17 May 2009

New Technique Allows Never Before Seen Imaging and Measuring of Biofilms

Some kinds of bacteria can join forces to form protective communities called biofilms. These thin layers of bacteria, which grow on the surfaces of medical implants or directly on tissue in the body, can be difficult to ...

17 May 2009

Rice University to Develop Graphene Nanodevices and High Temperature Superconductors

Rice University is challenging Texans' notion that bigger is better. The elite private university led all Texas top-tier research universities in awards this month from the Department of Defense's Multidisciplina...

17 May 2009

Micromeritics Offer Generous Incentives Towards Purchase of Particle Characterization Equipment

Besides being a leading materials characterization instrument manufacturer, Micromeritics also operates Micromeritics Analytical Services (MAS) which provides sample analysis on a contract basis. MAS performs a variety o...

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 17 May 2009

Ausmelt Wins Lead Smelter Contract

Ausmelt Ltd has won its second lead smelter contract in China. The contract price is confidential but will provide material revenues and profits to Ausmelt over the next two years. The company will supply a lead smelt...

17 May 2009

Laser Tweezers Help Scientists Study How Single Cells React to Stresses

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new method to study single cells while exposing them to controlled environmental changes. The unique method, where a set of laser tweezers move the cell around in a microscopic channel system, allows the researchers to study how single cells react to stress induced by a constantly changing environment.

17 May 2009

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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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Rice University Professor Honoured for Work on Graphene

Cheap Plastic Used to Make CD's and DVD's will Improve Electronics Used in Aircraft and Computers

Rare Earth Exhibits Superconductivity

New Highly Accurate Technique Detects Individual Neutral Atoms

Chalcogel Sponge Material Has Several Commercial Applications

Increased Load Capacity for Weight Lifter Belt Scales

DuPont Commercializes Two New Families of Photovoltaic Encapsulant Sheets

Environmentally Friendly Magnetic Refrigerators and Air Conditioning Systems Now Closer to Reality

Functionalizing Graphene Allows it to be Integrated with Other Materials

Novel Porous Biomaterials Produced that Closely Resembles Human Soft Tissues

New Technique Allows Never Before Seen Imaging and Measuring of Biofilms

Rice University to Develop Graphene Nanodevices and High Temperature Superconductors

Micromeritics Offer Generous Incentives Towards Purchase of Particle Characterization Equipment

Ausmelt Wins Lead Smelter Contract

Laser Tweezers Help Scientists Study How Single Cells React to Stresses

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Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

Accurate Inline 3D Metrology with the InSight 300

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

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Thermoforming Challenges in Automotive Exterior Part Production

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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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Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

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3Breakthrough Metal Alloy Withstands Extreme Heat in Gas Turbines

4Polyethylene-Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Multilayer Thin Films for Stratospheric Balloon Applications

5The Future of E-Stack Bonding: How Advanced Inkjet Can Improve E-Motor Manufacturing

6Vast Space Using DÜRR NDT’s Flexible Digital X-Ray Detectors on Space Station Project

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