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Dow Fellow Delivers Talk on AFM Based Nanoscale IR Spectroscopy Results on Polymer Blends and Films

Dr. Gregory Meyers, a Fellow at The Dow Chemical Company, has been involved in the technology development of the AFM-IR and is generally considered one of the world’s leading industrial AFM practitioners.

From Dow Chemicals 22 May 2015

3D-Printed Models Used to Study the Strength of Mollusk Shells

Indian Institute of Science and Rice University researchers are studying how mollusks can withstand high pressures at the bottom of the ocean. Mollusks have a soft interior but their exterior shell is designed in a way that protects them even in very difficult conditions.

21 May 2015

GIF Quantum LS Imaging Filter with K2 Summit Camera Enables Scientists to Reach 2.2 Å using Cryo-Electron Microscopy

Structural biology is undergoing a seismic shift as single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is increasingly becoming the technique of choice for scientists who want to study DNA, proteins and other biological molecules at atomic resolution.

From Gatan, Inc. 21 May 2015

Liquid Metal Voltage-Controlled Antenna Developed at North Carolina State University

Researchers at the North Carolina State University (NCSU) have created a reconfigurable liquid metal antenna that can be controlled only by voltage. This tunable liquid metal antenna could play a major role in development of future mobile devices and the Internet of Things.

20 May 2015

Nanoscopic Study of Rubber Friction on Road Surfaces

Bo Persson and his colleagues at the Jülich Research Center, have discovered new temperature and velocity-dependent properties of rubber friction on asphalt.

20 May 2015

Bibby Scientific Launches Steel Extrusion Tool Cleaning Service for Removal of Industrial Polymers, Oils and Paint

Bibby Scientific announced today that it has launched the Techne® Calibration extrusion tool cleaning service using an Industrial Fluidised Bath (IFB) for safe and effective cleaning of steel tooling, components, systems and parts within 48 hours.

19 May 2015

H.C. Starck Shapes the Way for Synthetic Diamonds at INTERTECH 2015

H.C. Starck’s innovative niobium sheet material makes it easy to deep draw and shape crucibles in the production of synthetic diamonds. Abrasive tools for non-ferrous and non-metallic materials utilize synthetic d...

From HC Starck Tungsten GmbH 19 May 2015

Non-Directional Alkaline-Earth Metals Can Participate in Self-Assembly of 3D Supramolecular Boxes

Researchers from the Department of Chemistry at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan, Taiwan, have discovered that non-directional alkaline-earth metal cations possess the ability to take part in the self-assembly of 3D supramolecular boxes.

18 May 2015

Researchers Develop Stable Photoelectrode for Artificial Photosynthesis

Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) Institute for Solar Fuels have developed an innovative stable photoelectrode that holds promise for artificial photosynthesis. This study has been done under the "Light2Hydrogen" BMBF Cluster project and as part of the "Solar H2" DFG Priority programme.

14 May 2015

New Medical Study on Use of 3D Printed Splints to Treat Terminal Tracheobronchomalacia in Babies

Researchers from University of Michigan have successfully helped in finding a solution to treat severe tracheobronchomalacia using customized 3D printed airway splints.

1 May 2015

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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 Science News

Dow Fellow Delivers Talk on AFM Based Nanoscale IR Spectroscopy Results on Polymer Blends and Films

3D-Printed Models Used to Study the Strength of Mollusk Shells

GIF Quantum LS Imaging Filter with K2 Summit Camera Enables Scientists to Reach 2.2 Å using Cryo-Electron Microscopy

Liquid Metal Voltage-Controlled Antenna Developed at North Carolina State University

Nanoscopic Study of Rubber Friction on Road Surfaces

Bibby Scientific Launches Steel Extrusion Tool Cleaning Service for Removal of Industrial Polymers, Oils and Paint

H.C. Starck Shapes the Way for Synthetic Diamonds at INTERTECH 2015

Non-Directional Alkaline-Earth Metals Can Participate in Self-Assembly of 3D Supramolecular Boxes

Researchers Develop Stable Photoelectrode for Artificial Photosynthesis

New Medical Study on Use of 3D Printed Splints to Treat Terminal Tracheobronchomalacia in Babies

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 Science 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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6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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