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Residual Gas Analysers for UHV/XHV In-vacuum Operation

The Hiden RGA-series of quadrupole mass spectrometers for in-vacuum process analysis is further extended to include systems for applications from general vacuum monitoring through to specialised environmental and R&D applications.

From Hiden Analytical 18 May 2017

Gecko-Inspired Double-Sided Adhesive can Stick and Unstick to Surfaces in Wet Conditions

Geckos are famous for their ability to naturally scramble up walls and walk upside down across ceilings. Even in slippery rain forests, the lizards are able to maintain their grip.

27 Apr 2017

Scientists Get Closer to Using Green Laser for Non-Destructive Testing of Materials

A group of chemists are working to develop an innovative laser-based method for finding out hidden damages to metals. The method will enable the investigation of the structural integrity of a ship, airplane, or bridge, without the need for dismantling it or for detaching any material for testing, which might further weaken the structure.

6 Apr 2017

Scientists Synthesize First Sample of Transparent Ceramics

The first transparent sample of a well-known industrial ceramic has been synthesized by scientists at DESY. In the journal Scientific Reports, the Japanese-German team writes that the outcome is a super-hard window made of cubic silicon nitride capable of potentially being used under severe conditions like that in engines.

20 Mar 2017

Combination of THz Spectroscopy and AM Technique Can be Used to Evaluate Water Content in Crude Oil

Water content in crude oil is closely related to the prediction of water level of oil well, the evaluation of oil reservoir exploitation and the recovery and development of mining scheme.

14 Mar 2017

OIST Professors Examine Stability of Magnetic Chains Under Influence of Gravity

Magnetic balls provide exciting avenues for exploring many fundamental phenomena in physics. They can be assembled by hand into chains and more complex structures and used to model the properties of unstretchable materials that, like paper, crumple under certain loading conditions.

10 Mar 2017

New Method Could Enable Creation of Biodegradable and Petroleum-Free Plastics

US startup Mango Materials is testing a new process for biodegradable plastics at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Advanced Biofuels Process Demonstration Unit.

9 Mar 2017

Analysis of In Vivo Polymerization and Creation of Supercapacitors in Plants

A research group presented results in November 2015 showing that they had caused roses to absorb a conducting polymer solution.

28 Feb 2017

Scientists Gain Insight into Atomic and Nuclear Structure of Heaviest, Radioactive Elements

Little is known about the heaviest, radioactive elements in Mendeleev’s table. But an extremely sensitive technique involving laser light and gas jets makes it possible for the very first time to gain insight into their atomic and nuclear structure.

23 Feb 2017

Machine Learning Technique to Predict Metallic Defects with High Accuracy

Machine learning algorithms capable of accurately predicting defect behavior in particular intermetallic compounds have been built for the first time by a team of researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

6 Feb 2017

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 Testing News

Residual Gas Analysers for UHV/XHV In-vacuum Operation

Gecko-Inspired Double-Sided Adhesive can Stick and Unstick to Surfaces in Wet Conditions

Scientists Get Closer to Using Green Laser for Non-Destructive Testing of Materials

Scientists Synthesize First Sample of Transparent Ceramics

Combination of THz Spectroscopy and AM Technique Can be Used to Evaluate Water Content in Crude Oil

OIST Professors Examine Stability of Magnetic Chains Under Influence of Gravity

New Method Could Enable Creation of Biodegradable and Petroleum-Free Plastics

Analysis of In Vivo Polymerization and Creation of Supercapacitors in Plants

Scientists Gain Insight into Atomic and Nuclear Structure of Heaviest, Radioactive Elements

Machine Learning Technique to Predict Metallic Defects with High Accuracy

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

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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Using Polymer-Based Printers and Injectors for Metals and Ceramics

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 Testing 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

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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