Polarized confocal Raman spectroscopy can be used like a GPS to study ferroelastic domain transformation in ceria-stabilized zirconia.
Raman spectroscopy used like a GPS to map toughening in zirconia
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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What Is My (Nano)Material Good For?
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Whatever happened to curiosity-driven research aimed at the creation of fundamental knowledge without the need for immediate application?
Stuffing nuclear waste glasses
October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Research into waste management is a major part of international nuclear policy. New work offers an in-depth look into one solution, glasses.
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Two Layers are Better than One for Nitric Oxide Detection
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nitric oxide detectors made of two to four layers of MoS2 incorporated into a field-effect transistor outperform a single-layered device.
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To protect and be served: the structural strength of fish scales
October 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Fish aren’t just for eating; their scales could also act as an excellent protective material, say a group of researchers.
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MaterialsViews Interviews: Francis Waller
October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Former Air Products and Chemicals senior researcher Francis Waller discusses intellectual property for today’s chemist.
MaterialsViews Interviews: Quan Li
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Quan Li tells MaterialsViews about his work on semiconductors and liquid crystals.
Polymer International – IUPAC Award 2012 Nominations Closing
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nominations for the third Polymer International – IUPAC Award, celebrating the achievements of young researchers in the polymer community, will close on October the 31st.
In vivo oxygen measurement
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For measuring mitochondrial oxygen pressure clinically, just apply a cream on the skin.
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Waterproof your Walkman – Superhydrophobic ZnO Device Components
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The development of nanostructured ZnO components for devices could lead to inherently waterproof electronic devices.
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