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