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Researchers Produces New Type of Lighting Component using Graphene

With the use of the new super material graphene, Swedish and American researchers have succeeded in producing a new type of lighting component. It is inexpensive to produce and can be fully recycled. The invention, wh...

5 Feb 2010

New Composite Material that Could Revolutionise Car Design and Manufacturing

Scientists develop new composite material that could revolutionise car design and manufacturing. Parts of a car's bodywork could one day double up as its battery, according to the scientists behind a new €3.4 million project announced today.

5 Feb 2010

First Glimpse of Physics at New Energy Frontier

In December, the Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest particle accelerator, shattered the world record for highest energy particle collisions.

5 Feb 2010

Finely Tuned Rare-Earth Metal Catalyzes the Exact Interactions Needed for Site-Selective Molecular Synthesis

Subtle electronic differences between metals in the periodic table can lead to radical changes in chemical reactivity. Now, a research team led by Zhaomin Hou from the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, Wako, has found th...

4 Feb 2010

Researchers Find New Method for Manipulating Molecules of Liquid Crystals

A new method for manipulating the molecules of liquid crystals in ways previously unachieved could result in more effective industrial sealants, improved food packaging and even enhanced electronic displays, says Zhengdong Cheng.

4 Feb 2010

Scientists at Michelman Using Malvern Rotational Rheometer to Develop Market-Leading Coatings

Scientists at Michelman, Inc., a global supplier of water-based surface modifiers, polymers and coatings, are using a rotational rheometer from Malvern Panalytical to tailor products for the exacting demands of the company's diverse customer base.

From Malvern Panalytical 4 Feb 2010

Scientists Kill Cancer Cells Using Lasers and Nanoparticles

Using lasers and nanoparticles, scientists at Rice University have discovered a new technique for singling out individual diseased cells and destroying them with tiny explosions. The scientists used lasers to make "...

4 Feb 2010

Report Examines Global Market for Nanotechnology in Coatings and Adhesive Applications

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report "Nanotechnology in Coatings and Adhesive Applications: Global Markets" is available in its catalogue. A focus on two primary sections - nanocoatin...

4 Feb 2010

International Team of Scientists Launches New Soft Matter Physics Network

Diverse soft and gooey materials, both natural and man-made, are increasingly being understood due to the work of scientists in Europe and beyond. Wet paint, mayonnaise and shaving foam are some examples that you might encounter today.

4 Feb 2010

Reliably and Affordably Design Micro Devices and Sensors Out of Diamond

Advanced Diamond Technologies (ADT) is making broadly available an etch recipe which enables engineers and product developers to reliably and affordably design micro devices and sensors out of diamond.

3 Feb 2010