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WPI Leads New Multi-University Project to Develop Better Alloys for Military Vehicles

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is the lead institution on a $7.4 million, multi-university award from the U.S. Army that will support the development of new metallurgical methods and new lightweight alloys that will help the military build more effective and durable vehicles and systems. The technologies and processes developed as part of the research will also have applications in the aircraft, automotive, and electronics industries.

7 Mar 2014

Sygnature Discovery Performs Reproducible Low Temperature Reactions Using Asynt DrySyn SnowStorm System

Sygnature Discovery (Nottingham, UK) has been using an Asynt DrySyn SnowStorm system to perform low temperature reactions which have traditionally been difficult to undertake reproducibly on a small to medium scale.

From Asynt 7 Mar 2014

AFOSR Awards YIP Grant for Designing Materials Inspired by Bone

Dr. Majid Minary, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at UT Dallas, has received funding to design high-performance materials inspired by bone.

6 Mar 2014

IPC PAS Presents Real Science in an e-Book

Science knows everything and is always ready with a clear answer to any problem – this is what we think of science while leaving school and how the media present it. The real science is, however, different. What's like? The answer can be found in an e-book prepared by the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw.

6 Mar 2014

Swedish Researchers Demonstrate Miniaturized Technique for Gel Electrophoresis

Medical diagnoses and DNA sequencing can be made cheaper, faster and more reliable using a new miniaturized technique for gel electrophoresis based on conducting polymer materials, according to researchers at Linköping University in Sweden.

5 Mar 2014

Bruker Introduces 2nd Generation of Successful S1 TITAN Advanced Handheld XRF Analyzer

Bruker Elemental introduces the 2nd generation of its S1 TITAN handheld XRF analyzer platform. Based on extensive customer feedback, the new S1 TITAN enhancements include a weatherproof IP54-rated housing and optional integrated camera & small spot collimator.

From Bruker Handheld XRF 4 Mar 2014

New Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics to be Co-Located at Penn State and NCSU

On March 1, the National Science Foundation announced the creation of a new Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics (CDP) co-located at Penn State and North Carolina State University. The new center builds on and expands the research capabilities of the long-running Center for Dielectrics Studies (CDS) based at Penn State.

4 Mar 2014

Low-Cost Soft Actuated Material Used to Replicate Biological Motion of the Heart

In the heart, as in the movies, 3D action beats the 2D experience hands down.

27 Feb 2014

WPI MPI Among Key Contributors for ‘American Lightweight and Modern Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute’

The Metal Processing Institute (MPI) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is one of four core academic facilities for the American Lightweight and Modern Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (LM3I), a new $148 million initiative to be announced by the White House todey that is aimed at helping to revitalize the nation's manufacturing capabilities and competitiveness.

26 Feb 2014

Axalta Presents Research on Better Formulations for Waterbased Coatings

Axalta Coating Systems research associate Dr. Ayumu Yokoyama presented research that better formulates waterbased coatings. Speaking at the Waterborne Symposium at the University of Southern Mississippi, Dr. Yokoyama explained the scientific breakthrough that reduces the gassing that can result when traditional solvent based coatings are reformulated to use water.

26 Feb 2014

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

WPI Leads New Multi-University Project to Develop Better Alloys for Military Vehicles

Sygnature Discovery Performs Reproducible Low Temperature Reactions Using Asynt DrySyn SnowStorm System

AFOSR Awards YIP Grant for Designing Materials Inspired by Bone

IPC PAS Presents Real Science in an e-Book

Swedish Researchers Demonstrate Miniaturized Technique for Gel Electrophoresis

Bruker Introduces 2nd Generation of Successful S1 TITAN Advanced Handheld XRF Analyzer

New Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics to be Co-Located at Penn State and NCSU

Low-Cost Soft Actuated Material Used to Replicate Biological Motion of the Heart

WPI MPI Among Key Contributors for ‘American Lightweight and Modern Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute’

Axalta Presents Research on Better Formulations for Waterbased Coatings

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

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Exploring Wet Granulation in Tablet Manufacturing

Going the Extra Mile: Why Use Agitated Nutsche Filter Dryers (ANFDs) Instead of Büchner Funnels for Solid-Liquid Separation

Choosing the Ideal Automotive Bonding Tape: Testing Methods for Optimal Performance

VOCs and SVOCs - How to Achieve Cleaner Air

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

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

1New Electrolyte Improves Battery Production and Recycling

2New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

3Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

4New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

5Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

6New Tech Makes Gold Recovery from E-waste Easier and Greener

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