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Sandia Develops New Low-Density, Energy-Absorbing Foam

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a low-density, energy-absorbing foam that, among other potential applications, could help avoid a complete wipeout for the nation's $200 million surfboard ma...

17 Feb 2006

New Lightweight and Exceptionally Strong Carbon Foam Product

Koppers has developed a new carbon foam product to improve electronic and automotive cooling systems, maximize heat exchanger performance and provide exceptional acoustic and EMI/RF shielding properties. KFOAM(R) is a...

17 Feb 2006

Successful Development of a High Efficient Micro Tubular Fuel Cell

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has developed a micro tubular solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) which is operable at low temperatures between 500 and 600°C. Since SOFCs are fabr...

17 Feb 2006

BASF's PBT Becomes Its First Engineering Polymer to Receive Eco-Efficiency Label

Just one year after its market introduction, Ultradur® High Speed, BASF’s new especially easy-flowing PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), has become the company’s first engineering plastic to receive the so...

17 Feb 2006

CSIRO Develop New Technology that Could Save The Printing Industry Millions of Dollars

A novel method for coating printing rollers could slash the use of chemicals, water and excess energy in the printing rollers manufacturing industry if a trial by one Australian company is anything to go by. The Kirk ...

17 Feb 2006

Osram and Avago Technologies Sign Patent Cross-License Agreement for White LEDs and LED System Technology

Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH and Avago Technologies today announced that the companies have signed a limited patent cross-license agreement. Osram has granted Avago a patent license for several patents to manufacture a...

13 Feb 2006

Kansai Electric and Cree Demonstrate a 100 kVA Silicon Carbide Three Phase Inverter

Cree, Inc. and Kansai Electric Power Company of Osaka, Japan, have successfully demonstrated a 110 kVA silicon carbide (SiC) three-phase inverter. This represents the highest power SiC inverter reported to date and repre...

7 Feb 2006

BP to Fund Indian Biofuel Production Study

BP has announced that it is to fund a $9.4 million project by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh to demonstrate the feasibility of producing biodiesel from Jatropha Curcas, a ...

7 Feb 2006

NIST Demonstrate Ultrafast Laser

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated the use of an ultrafast laser "frequency comb" system for improved remote measurements of distance and vibration. The te...

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 6 Feb 2006

New Rubbery Material Moves Hydrogen Fuel Closer to Reality

A rubbery material that can purify hydrogen efficiently in its most usable form for fuel cells and oil refining has been developed by a chemical engineering group at The University of Texas at Austin. In the Feb. 3 e...

6 Feb 2006

Editorial Highlights

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.

Materials Processing News

Sandia Develops New Low-Density, Energy-Absorbing Foam

New Lightweight and Exceptionally Strong Carbon Foam Product

Successful Development of a High Efficient Micro Tubular Fuel Cell

BASF's PBT Becomes Its First Engineering Polymer to Receive Eco-Efficiency Label

CSIRO Develop New Technology that Could Save The Printing Industry Millions of Dollars

Osram and Avago Technologies Sign Patent Cross-License Agreement for White LEDs and LED System Technology

Kansai Electric and Cree Demonstrate a 100 kVA Silicon Carbide Three Phase Inverter

BP to Fund Indian Biofuel Production Study

NIST Demonstrate Ultrafast Laser

New Rubbery Material Moves Hydrogen Fuel Closer to Reality

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Materials Processing News

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

2Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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Editorial Highlights