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Midatech Gets Approval to Start Clinical Trial with Insulin-Coated Gold Nanoparticles

Midatech Group has declared that Swissmedic approval has been granted to it to begin the first-in-human clinical study with insulin-coated gold nanoparticles in partnership with PharMida, its subsidiary based in Switzerland.

17 Nov 2011

AVS Invite Papers for A Special Issue of Journal of Vacuum Science + Technology A

This Special Issue will be dedicated to the science and technology of energy conversion and storage. Research articles based on material presented during the 58th AVS Symposium Energy Frontiers Sessions are especially welcome.

16 Nov 2011

Filtration Society Meeting Attracts A Record Number of Delegates

Building on the success of previous years, a record number of delegates from seven different countries attended the latest Filtration Society two-day technical meeting.

From Whitehouse Scientific 16 Nov 2011

SuperSTEM Consortium Receives Fund to Advance Material Research

The University of Manchester has received a portion of a £4.5 million grant based upon its microscopy research capability. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded the grant to the SuperSTEM consortium comprising the Universities of Manchester, Oxford, Liverpool, Glasgow and headed by the University of Leeds.

16 Nov 2011

Glass Sponges Inspire Bone Repair Technology

A team led by Franklin R. Tay at the Georgia Health Sciences University (USA) and Ji-hua Chen at the Fourth Military Medical University (China) has now introduced a new approach to biomineralization in the journal Angewandte Chemie: the biomineralization of a collagen/silica hybrid material.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 14 Nov 2011

Researchers Enhance Graphene’s Electrical Transmission Abilities

According to a latest research performed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, the application of common metals in the tablet computers, smart phones and other electronic equipments will be probably replaced by graphene.

14 Nov 2011

Researchers Directly Compare Two Graphene Doping Processes

Scientists at the Nanotechnology Research Center of the Georgia Institute of Technology have for the first time directly compared two basic techniques that can be utilized for chemically doping two-dimensional graphene sheets for the production of interconnects and devices.

9 Nov 2011

Novel Theory Explains Existence of Solid Phases in Two-Dimensional Electrons in Magnetic Field

According to a new theory developed by Georgia Institute of Technology physicists, liquid and associated solid phases of two-dimensional electrons exist together in the presence of a magnetic field. The theory also explains the phase transition when the field changes.

9 Nov 2011

University of Tennessee Geologists Receive Grant for Diamond Deposit Research

Yang Liu and Larry Taylor, geologists at the University of Tennessee, have received a $380,000 fund from the National Science Foundation to investigate northern Siberia’s diamond deposits in partnership with scientists at the Russian Academy of Sciences.

8 Nov 2011

UCLA Scientists Secure Research Fund to Enhance Strength of Carbon Nanomaterials

The US Department of Defense issues $4.5 million fund over a four-year period to the scientists at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science for reinforcing carbon nanotube sheets and yarns for satellite technology applications.

4 Nov 2011

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

Midatech Gets Approval to Start Clinical Trial with Insulin-Coated Gold Nanoparticles

AVS Invite Papers for A Special Issue of Journal of Vacuum Science + Technology A

Filtration Society Meeting Attracts A Record Number of Delegates

SuperSTEM Consortium Receives Fund to Advance Material Research

Glass Sponges Inspire Bone Repair Technology

Researchers Enhance Graphene’s Electrical Transmission Abilities

Researchers Directly Compare Two Graphene Doping Processes

Novel Theory Explains Existence of Solid Phases in Two-Dimensional Electrons in Magnetic Field

University of Tennessee Geologists Receive Grant for Diamond Deposit Research

UCLA Scientists Secure Research Fund to Enhance Strength of Carbon Nanomaterials

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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The Characterization of Additive Manufacturing Powders

VOCs and SVOCs - How to Achieve Cleaner Air

How does Optifuel Enhance the Analysis of Gasoline, Diesel, and Renewables?

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

2Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

3New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

4Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

5Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water

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