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Winners of Perstorp Open Innovation Challenge are announced

Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is today announcing the winner in its Innovation Challenge, a competition launched in September 2015 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its unique Capa™ caprolactone thermoplastic materials. The purpose of the contest was to crowdsource ideas for creatively applying Capa™ Thermoplastic to address future challenges in this ever-changing world.

From Perstorp Holding AB 23 Jun 2016

Claisse is Again Revolutionizing the Sample Preparation! We are proud to present our new instrument : LeDoser™

Claisse is introducing its new instrument that has been specifically designed to weigh and dispense borate flux with high precision. It is way more than a weighing device: it is an indispensable tool to ensure efficient sample preparation laboratory management. It eliminates human calculation errors and fatigue during the weighing process for an increased accuracy and reproducibility.

From Malvern Panalytical 22 Jun 2016

Study on Ferroelectric Materials Could Lead to Materials Design of Domain Wall Based Devices

Ferromagnetic materials, such as compass needles, are useful as their magnetic polarization rotates them to align along the magnetic fields.

22 Jun 2016

New High Temperature Resistant Arnitel TPE from DSM Replaces Plastics-Rubber and Metal-Rubber Combinations in Hot Air Ducts

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has developed a new high temperature resistant grade of its Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TPC) for production of fl...

21 Jun 2016

The Higher Technical Vocational College of Chemistry in Wels, Austria uses the Magritek Benchtop Spinsolve to Teach Students the Basic Practices of NMR

Magritek, a leading provider of compact NMR and MRI instruments, reports on the how their Spinsolve Benchtop NMR spectrometer is being used for teaching practical analytical chemistry to students at the technical High School in Wels, Austria.

From Magritek 21 Jun 2016

Nanosilica Filled, Dual Cure Adhesive Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond UV22DC80 is a one component, low viscosity, nanosilica filled epoxy based system for bonding, sealing and coating with the ability to cure under UV light and/or with heat. The UV portion of the cure can be achieved in seconds upon exposure to a UV light at 365 nm with 20-40 milliwatts/cm2 of energy.

From Master Bond Inc. 21 Jun 2016

Traceable Humidity Calibrations from a Portable Humidity Calibrator

The HygroCal100 is a lightweight, portable humidity verifier, which uses its reliable internal polymer reference to provide automatic verifications of the accuracy of RH probes. However the HygroCal100 interface enables users to assign any hygrometer with an analogue output as a reference device – such as a chilled mirror hygrometer.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 21 Jun 2016

Alloy Wire International Set to Fly High at Farnborough International Airshow 2016

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision, drawn, flat and shaped wire is looking to build on its growing presence in the aerospace sector by taking part in the Midlands Aerospace Alliance’s Pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow (11-17th July).

From Alloy Wire International - High Performance Wire 20 Jun 2016

Anode Rod Identification and Indexing

The correct installation of a new rodded anode into the pot cell is of critical importance. VHE of Iceland has developed and installed an anode rod indentification and indexing system.

20 Jun 2016

Study Shows Hydrogen Droplet Size Affects Mechanism of Burning Process

Modern rockets and their launch vehicles mostly depend on hydrogen-oxygen mixtures as propellant. However, this combination is considered to be highly explosive. The 1986 Challenger space shuttle catastrophe is linked with self-ignition of such mixtures.

20 Jun 2016

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 Research News

Winners of Perstorp Open Innovation Challenge are announced

Claisse is Again Revolutionizing the Sample Preparation! We are proud to present our new instrument : LeDoser™

Study on Ferroelectric Materials Could Lead to Materials Design of Domain Wall Based Devices

New High Temperature Resistant Arnitel TPE from DSM Replaces Plastics-Rubber and Metal-Rubber Combinations in Hot Air Ducts

The Higher Technical Vocational College of Chemistry in Wels, Austria uses the Magritek Benchtop Spinsolve to Teach Students the Basic Practices of NMR

Nanosilica Filled, Dual Cure Adhesive Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Traceable Humidity Calibrations from a Portable Humidity Calibrator

Alloy Wire International Set to Fly High at Farnborough International Airshow 2016

Anode Rod Identification and Indexing

Study Shows Hydrogen Droplet Size Affects Mechanism of Burning Process

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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 Research News

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

5Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

6Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

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