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Scientists Visualize Electronic Structure in Microelectronic Devices

For the first time, researchers have successfully observed the electronic structure in a microelectronic device that could pave the way for finely-tuned, high-performance electronic devices.

18 Jul 2019

New Computer Model Could Design Even Grander Ferrofluid Display

Ferrofluids, with their enticing show of shape-shifting spikes, are a preferred demo in science exhibitions.

18 Jul 2019

New 2D Perovskite Material has Metal-Like Conductive States at Edges

Scientists have discovered a new category of 2D perovskite materials with edges that are conductive like metals and cores that are insulating.

18 Jul 2019

Collaborative Research Leads to Advanced Model for SCO2 Power Generation

Southwest Research Institute and The University of Texas at San Antonio are partnering to obtain data for a computational model for supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) energy generation.

18 Jul 2019

Researchers Develop Light-Stabilized Dynamic Materials

One of the main objectives of researchers is to develop dynamic synthetic materials that are similar to those found in nature, have reversibly changing characteristics, and can possibly be used in recycling, manufacturing, and many other different applications.

18 Jul 2019

Electronic Chip Mimics the Brain Using Light to Create and Alter Memories

Optogenetics, an emerging tool in biotechnology, was the source of inspiration for RMIT scientists to build a device that simulates the way the brain stores and loses information.

18 Jul 2019

Chemists Create Algorithmic Prediction Process for Chemical Research

Chemistry not as simple as merely mixing compound A and compound B to create compound C. There are catalysts that influence the reaction rate, as well as the physical circumstances of the reaction and any in-between steps that lead to the end product.

18 Jul 2019

The New Optical Defect Inspection System for Faster Defect Sourcing

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) announced the 392x and 295x optical defect inspection systems and the eDR7380™ e-beam defect review system. Image Credits: Genkur/shutterstock.com The new inspection systems...

From KLA Instruments™ 18 Jul 2019

Isamill Reduces Specific Energy Requirements by up to 21.5% by Releasing New Conical Spacers

Reducing the specific energy requirements from fine grinding by even a small amount is critical to cost savings and boosting the returns from mineral processing.

From Glencore Technology 18 Jul 2019

K 2019: Huntsman to Showcase IROPRINT®- A New Urethanes Product Platform

Huntsman, a Global chemical company, will be showcasing a new range of additive manufacturing materials IROPRINT® to address emerging needs in the 3D printing industry at K 2019, the world's leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry to be held in October.

From Huntsman International LLC 18 Jul 2019

K 2019: BASF to Launch PBT New Grades for Extrusion and Thermoforming

At K 2019, BASF will be launching its new product Ultradur® B6551 LNI, the extension of PBT portfolio for extrusion and the first thermoformable PBT Ultradur® B6560 M2 FC TF.

From BASF Corporation 18 Jul 2019

Engineered for Speed, New S neox 3D Optical Profiler

Sensofar Metrology is proud to announce the release of the 5th generation of its flagship optical profiler. The S neox is a high-performance non-contact 3D optical profiler microscope system purposely-designed for subnano, nano and micro-scale measurement, with advanced inspection and analysis capabilities.

From Sensofar Metrology 18 Jul 2019

Crystalline ‘Artificial Muscle’ Makes Paper Doll Do Sit-Ups (Video)

Scary movies about dolls that can move, like Anabelle and Chucky, are popular at theaters this summer. Meanwhile, a much less menacing animated doll has chemists talking.

18 Jul 2019

Deburring and Cleaning Plastic Components with Co2 Snow in a Single Dry Process

Plastic parts invariably have burrs after injection molding or mechanical processing. The quattroClean technology from acp systems AG has proved to be an efficient, inline-capable deburring and cleaning alternative for hard and brittle plastics such as PEEK and PPS.

From acp systems AG 18 Jul 2019

First-Ever Visualisations of Electrical Gating Effects on Electronic Structure Could Lead to Longer-Lasting Devices

Scientists have visualised the electronic structure in a microelectronic device for the first time, opening up opportunities for finely-tuned high performance electronic devices.

18 Jul 2019