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A Major Advance in Addressing Packing Problems

Finding the best way to pack the greatest quantity of a specifically shaped object into a confined space may sound simple, yet it consistently has led to deep mathematical concepts and practical applications, such as improved computer security codes.

12 Aug 2009

Defects at Grain Boundary in Ultrananocrystalline Diamond Hold Responsibility for Fundamental Mechanism of Energy Dissipation

Researchers in the Nanofabrication and Devices group at the Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania, Advanced Diamond Technologies Inc., and Innovative Micro Technology, have discovered that defects at the grain boundary in ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) hold primary responsibility for the fundamental mechanism of energy dissipation.

From Argonne National Laboratory 12 Aug 2009

Graphite Oxide Can Now be Transformed to Graphene by an Ordinary Camera Flash

A Northwestern University professor and his students have found a new way of turning graphite oxide -- a low-cost insulator made by oxidizing graphite powder -- into graphene, a hotly studied material that conducts electricity. Scientists believe graphene could be used to produce low-cost carbon-based transparent and flexible electronics.

12 Aug 2009

ASM International Names 2009 Awards Recipients

To celebrate the distinguished achievements of leaders in the field of materials science and engineering, the Board of Trustees of ASM International (the materials information society) has named its 2009 Awards Recipient...

From ASM International 12 Aug 2009

Crystallization of Organic Compounds - An Industrial Perspective

Research and Markets, the leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Crystallization of Organic Compounds: An Industrial Perspective" to their offering.

From Research and Markets 12 Aug 2009

Particle Analyzer from Carl Zeiss Delivers Superior Functionality and Optimised Reproducibility of Measurements

As well as particle analysis for technical purity, the microscope-based analysis and documentation system may also be used for the documentation of defects, materials analysis, porosity measurements of surfaces and biomedical applications in the pharmaceutical industry and medical technology sector.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 12 Aug 2009