Archive for 2011
Two new MgH2-based approaches for hydrogen storage proposed
Two separate groups have announced what sounds like somewhat similar magnesium hydride-based nanotechnology approaches to hydrogen storage. One group, at…
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news from this week
Here’s what we are hearing: Trek introduces new high-frequency amplifier for MEMS Trek Inc., will introduce its new high-frequency amplifier,…
Read MoreMaterials stories that may also be of interest
You are curious, right? Check ’em out: Detecting conrete structure defects with acoustic emission analysis A vision of the ultimate…
Read MoreSandia, TEES and Khalifa U. launch GNEII nuclear energy safety institute for Middle East region
GNEII nuclear energy safety, security institute was officially launched with the signing of an agreement among TEES, Sandia National Laboratories…
Read MoreDisordered TiO2 nanocrystal surface yields durable, more efficient photocatalyst
By tinkering with the outer layer of titanium oxide nanocrystals, researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab have figured out a…
Read MoreDenver Art Museum gets techical, too, with CoorsTek porcelain exhibit
Beakers and other porcelain lab equipment will be be part of an art exhibit opening in early June, which highlights…
Read MoreNew class of optical fiber developed at Penn State; ZnSe waveguide cores open infrared spectrum
a) Schematic of the HPCVD process, where a high pressure precursor mixture is configured to flow into a capillary (left).…
Read MoreVideo of the week: Corning’s ‘A Day Made of Glass’
Credit: Corning Incorporated; YouTube Corning recently published a video, “A Day Made of Glass,” which the company says is its…
Read MoreChu reports to Congress on DOE’s nuclear aid response for Japan
Sent out a few minutes ago from the DOE, this is from Secretary Steven Chu’s testimony this morning before the United States…
Read MoreHelp our members and friends in Japan
If you are interested in making a donation to a relief fund for the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, we have suggestions for you.
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