University of Adelaide researchers have developed a new nanomaterial that could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations.
German polymer manufacturer Ecronova acquired by Michelman
Michelman has acquired Recklinghausen-based Ecronova Polymer GmbH, a manufacturer of water-based polymers used in the production of paints and lacquers.
Nanostructuring quartz glass leads to 5D optical memory
Scientists have, for the first time, experimentally demonstrated the recording and retrieval processes of 5D digital data by femtosecond laser writing.
Alchimer collaborate with CEA-Leti on TSV applications
Project will evaluate and implement Alchimer’s wet deposition processes for 300mm high-volume manufacturing.

A better chalcopyrite for optical oscillation
Use of a defect chalcopyrite might become practical at pump levels sufficiently lower than the optical damage threshold.
Ascent Solar agree joint venture with Suqian government
Agreement covers a multi-faceted, three-phase project over the next six years for producing CIGS technology.

Just add water for cerium dioxide nanocrystals
Simplified technique to fabricate cerium dioxide nanocystals, with wide-ranging technological and industrial applications, demonstrated by a UNSW chemist.

MIT microchip survives radiation of a trip to Mars
DNA-sequencing microchip functions after exposure to radiation doses similar to those that might be expected during a robotic expedition to Mars.

Optimizing electrodes with new analytical methods
Micro-computed X-ray tomography and microfluidic-based electrochemical analysis give new insights into into electrode structure-performance relationships.

Localizing stem cell growth using microparticles
Researchers reduce amount of growth factor needed to grow embryoid bodies by delivering it via gelatin-based microparticles.