Dr. Mayrhofer, head of the electrocatalysis group at Düsseldorf’s Max Planck Institute for Iron Research, has been awarded a young researchers prize.
Manufacturing
Dalhousie Awarded $1.25M to Study Superalloy Bonding for Aircraft Engine Parts
Research into advanced materials processing aims for better manufacturing methods that will revolutionize how aircraft engine parts are made.
Indian researchers develop nanoparticle-based antibacterial composite
Group reports the broad-spectrum bactericidal activity of a gold nanoparticle-polythiophene composite on pathogenic bacteria.
Protection on the road – enhanced child safety seats
New materials from BASF used in TRIFIX child safety seats from Britax Römer.
Teijin's V-Lap Polyester Material Used in Mitsubishi Outlander
Teijin Limited have announced that its V-Lap polyester material has been selected for use in the floor carpet of the new Mitsubishi Outlander.
Polymer composites reinforced with single-walled carbon nanotubes
CAS researchers report an improved method to fabricate Cu/SWCNT/Cu sandwich-type laminated nanocomposites.
BASF and Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research inaugurate graphene lab
International team of scientists will research into carbon-based materials for use in energy storage systems and electronic applications.
BASF receives French Pierre Potier Award for metal organic frameworks (MOFs) research
Initiated seven years ago by the two French chemical associations, the award pays tribute to chemical innovations that support sustainable development.
Cutting Energy Consumption of Machine Tools
Tecnalia’s DEMAT project has been selected as one of the best manufacturing projects of the year at Industrial Technologies 2012 in Aarhus, Denmark.
Battery or Bracelet? Cable-Type Flexible Lithium-Ion Batteries
An exceptionally flexible prototype cable-type battery can be used in a variety of shapes towards portable, wearable, and flexible electronics.
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