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New Conductive AFM for JPK's NanoWizard System

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, is pleased to announce a new accessory for its NanoWizard® product line.

4 Jun 2009

Solid State Dye Lasers Made Commercially Viable with Nanoparticles

"Light scattering" and "optical performance" are two concepts that usually head in opposite directions, but they have recently been shown to walk happily hand-in-hand. The results are impressive laser output from some new composite materials and the potential for making commercially viable solid-state dye lasers.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 4 Jun 2009

Quick, Accurate and Economical Way to Prevent Flaws The Wafer Bonding Process

Pressurex® film from Sensor Products Inc. is a quick, accurate and economical way to detect and correct pressure variations which can result in flaws (defects) in the wafer bonding process. When placed between contacting surfaces, it instantaneously and permanently changes color directly proportional to the actual pressure applied.

4 Jun 2009

BASF to Showcase Chemical Intermediates, Catalysts and Inorganics Portfolio at Chemspec

BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the "ChemSpec" trade show in Barcelona, Spain, on June 17 and 18. ChemSpec Europe is considered one of the major trade shows f...

From BASF Corporation 4 Jun 2009

Memristors, Memory Chips that Can Bend and Twist Developed by NIST

Electronic memory chips may soon gain the ability to bend and twist as a result of work by engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). As reported in the July 2009 issue of IEEE Electron Devic...

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 3 Jun 2009

Semi Solid and Severe Service Valves for the Polymer Industry

Oliver Twinsafe has earned a reputation for delivering reliable flow control solutions, specific to their customer's needs. So when the United Kingdom based company learnt that polymer plants where consuming generic ball valves within a matter of months they knew they could develop a superior component for a targeted market.

2 Jun 2009

First Upgrade of Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Facility Completed by Eastman

Eastman Chemical Company has successfully completed the first of several upgrades of its hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin facility in Middelburg, the Netherlands. By the end of 2009, these combined upgrades will increase c...

1 Jun 2009

Packaging Awards Honor Sustainable Solutions

A diverse group of businesses in multiple market segments are turning to sustainable packaging solutions to improve the environmental profile of their product offerings, according to DuPont as the company today announced...

31 May 2009

DSM Swaps Polycarbonate Business for Polyamide Business

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) today announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding for D...

From DSM 31 May 2009

Understanding Lignocellulose Synthesis May Unlock Sustainable Biofuel Production

Jeffrey Catchmark sees the quest to unlock the mysteries of lignocellulose synthesis and assembly as one of the most important research pursuits of the next century.

31 May 2009

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.

Plastics and Polymers News

New Conductive AFM for JPK's NanoWizard System

Solid State Dye Lasers Made Commercially Viable with Nanoparticles

Quick, Accurate and Economical Way to Prevent Flaws The Wafer Bonding Process

BASF to Showcase Chemical Intermediates, Catalysts and Inorganics Portfolio at Chemspec

Memristors, Memory Chips that Can Bend and Twist Developed by NIST

Semi Solid and Severe Service Valves for the Polymer Industry

First Upgrade of Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Facility Completed by Eastman

Packaging Awards Honor Sustainable Solutions

DSM Swaps Polycarbonate Business for Polyamide Business

Understanding Lignocellulose Synthesis May Unlock Sustainable Biofuel Production

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

What are the Hazards of Alternative CO2 Solutions?

Using Polymer-Based Printers and Injectors for Metals and Ceramics

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

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?

Plastics and Polymers News

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

5High-Performance PEM for Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

6Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

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