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Single Protein Species Could Produce Specific Effects on Crystal Structure Formation

Researchers in Saarbrücken and Haifa have shown that a single protein species can produce explicit effects on crystal structure formation.

13 Mar 2015

Study Reveals How Chameleons Control Nanocrystals to Change Color

A research team from the Sections of Biology and Physics of the Faculty of Science from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland, has discovered the mechanisms that control and regulate the rapid and complex color changes in chameleons. Many chameleons display this phenomenon during social interactions. The research has been published in Nature Communications.

11 Mar 2015

Solid Nature of Glass Identified with Computer Simulations of Atomic Movements

Scientists from Kyoto University and the University of Bristol have harnessed information theory and computer simulation to solve the long-running mystery of whether glass ever stops flowing.

22 Jan 2015

Physicists Measure Speed of an Electron Racing Through a Single Layer of Atoms

Physicists from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and the Technische Universität München have determined the speed at which an electron races through a single layer of atoms of a crystal lattice.

22 Jan 2015

$X-ray Powder Diffraction Reveals Structural Details of Jumping Crystals$

X-ray Powder Diffraction Reveals Structural Details of Jumping Crystals

An international group of researchers has identified the force that makes certain crystals leap, while others break into many smaller crystals.

9 Jan 2015

Researchers Simulate Most Complex Crystal Ever

The most complicated crystal structure ever produced in a computer simulation has been achieved by researchers at the University of Michigan. They say the findings help demonstrate how complexity can emerge from simple rules.

24 Dec 2014

$Researchers Use X-ray Micro-Diffraction Beamline to Study Roman Architectural Concrete$

Researchers Use X-ray Micro-Diffraction Beamline to Study Roman Architectural Concrete

An international team of researchers has made an important discovery that helps in understanding the endurance and longevity of ancient Roman concrete monuments. This breakthrough was achieved at the Advanced Light Source (ALS), a research facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).

17 Dec 2014

High-Throughput X-ray Imaging Method Studies Single Biological Particle Structure

A research team from Uppsala University has developed an imaging method to study biological particle structures using X-ray lasers. They used carboxysome – a tiny cellular organelle in photosynthetic bacteria to test the method. The results showed that the technique provides an in-depth knowledge in understanding the structure of smaller organisms through 3D imaging.

19 Nov 2014

Interlaced Crystal Structure Could Help Improve Thermoelectric Efficiency

Researchers have discovered an innovative form of crystalline structure that displays crystal and polycrystalline properties at the same time. The research was a joint effort between Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Vanderbilt University.

17 Nov 2014

ORNL Researchers Calculate Thermodynamic Forces Driving Transformation of Vanadium Oxide

Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the Department of Energy have made a breakthrough in comprehending vanadium oxide, a typical transition metal oxide, by calculating the thermodynamic forces that cause the transformation.

12 Nov 2014

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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.

Crystallography News

Single Protein Species Could Produce Specific Effects on Crystal Structure Formation

Study Reveals How Chameleons Control Nanocrystals to Change Color

Solid Nature of Glass Identified with Computer Simulations of Atomic Movements

Physicists Measure Speed of an Electron Racing Through a Single Layer of Atoms

X-ray Powder Diffraction Reveals Structural Details of Jumping Crystals

Researchers Simulate Most Complex Crystal Ever

Researchers Use X-ray Micro-Diffraction Beamline to Study Roman Architectural Concrete

High-Throughput X-ray Imaging Method Studies Single Biological Particle Structure

Interlaced Crystal Structure Could Help Improve Thermoelectric Efficiency

ORNL Researchers Calculate Thermodynamic Forces Driving Transformation of Vanadium Oxide

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What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

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

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Developing Bioactive Cell Culture Materials with Plasma Treatment

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Quantifying Amorphous Cementitious Materials with Benchtop XRD

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

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Multi-User Facilities: Effectively Supporting Research Goals Across Academia and Industry

What are the Benefits of Single-Crystal Sapphire?

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

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