Condensed matter physics

The January 2019 Edition of the Crystallography Times Newsletter is Now Online

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemistry, Crystallography, Condensed matter physics, Materials science, Diffraction, Protein structure, X-ray crystallography, Rigaku, X-ray scattering techniques, Racemic crystallography

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The latest edition of Crystallography Times from Rigaku Oxford Diffraction has been published and is available to view on the company's global website.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The latest edition of Crystallography Times from Rigaku Oxford Diffraction has been published and is available to view on the company's global website.
  • Crystallography Times is an electronic newsletter designed to update the scientific community about topics pertaining to protein and small molecule crystallography, including breakthroughs from top research institutions around the world.
  • Recent articles, research papers and methods utilizing X-ray diffraction (XRD) and its applications in protein and small molecule (chemical) crystallography are also presented.
  • ROD is a leader in the field of single crystal analysis, both in the field of chemical crystallography as well as well as macromolecular crystallography.

Advanced Extraction Systems Inc. Unveils the Largest CO2 Supercritical Fluid Extraction System for the Global Hemp & Cannabis Industries

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Chemical compounds, Chemistry, Chemical substances, Inorganic solvents, Carbon dioxide, Condensed matter physics, Gases, Supercritical carbon dioxide, Supercritical fluid, Cannabis, Hemp, Fragrance extraction

CHARLOTTETOWN, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Industry pioneer and trailblazer, Advanced Extraction Systems Inc. (AESI) is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the highest throughput CO2 extraction system for the Global cannabis and hemp markets.

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  • CHARLOTTETOWN, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Industry pioneer and trailblazer, Advanced Extraction Systems Inc. (AESI) is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the highest throughput CO2 extraction system for the Global cannabis and hemp markets.
  • AESI has announced they have designed and engineered a 2X1000L, expandable to 4X1000L, supercritical CO2 fluid extraction system capable of processing approximately 4,500kg of dried biomass per day which translates to over 1.6 Million kilograms per annum.
  • Advanced Extraction Systems Inc. designs, engineers and fabricates supercritical fluid CO2 extraction systems with a specific focus in the medical/recreational marijuana and hemp industries.
  • AESI offers the cleanest, most advanced CO2 extraction processes that are leading edge due to the companies ongoing internal focus on research and development.AESI CO2 extraction systems are unique in design, efficiency, and ease of operation.

Breakthrough Reported in Fabricating Nanochips

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Nanotechnology, Materials science, Monolayers, Condensed matter physics, Semiconductors, Physical sciences, Scanning probe microscopy, Articles, Scanning probe lithography, Thermal scanning probe lithography, Two-dimensional materials, Two-dimensional semiconductor

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --An international team of researchers has reported a breakthrough in fabricating atom-thin processors a discovery that could have far-reaching impacts on nanoscale chip production and in labs across the globe where scientists are exploring 2D materials for ever-smaller and -faster semiconductors.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --An international team of researchers has reported a breakthrough in fabricating atom-thin processors a discovery that could have far-reaching impacts on nanoscale chip production and in labs across the globe where scientists are exploring 2D materials for ever-smaller and -faster semiconductors.
  • They demonstrate that lithography using a probe heated above 100 degrees Celsius outperformed standard methods for fabricating metal electrodes on 2D semiconductors such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2).
  • Such transitional metals are among the materials that scientists believe may supplant silicon for atomically small chips.
  • The team's new fabrication method called thermal scanning probe lithography (t-SPL) offers a number of advantages over today's electron beam lithography (EBL).

The Pennsylvania State University's Nanofabrication Lab Orders Advanced-Configuration Temescal Electron Beam Metallization System from Ferrotec

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Thin film deposition, Physics, Condensed matter physics, Chemistry, Electron beam, Semiconductor device fabrication, Electron-beam physical vapor deposition, Evaporation, Electron, Coating

LIVERMORE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ferrotec Corporation, a global supplier of materials, components, and precision system solutions and the leading manufacturer of electron beam evaporative coating systems, announced that the Nanofabrication Lab within Penn State's Materials Research Institute has ordered a special, advanced-configuration Temescal FC-2000 electron beam evaporation system.

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  • LIVERMORE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ferrotec Corporation, a global supplier of materials, components, and precision system solutions and the leading manufacturer of electron beam evaporative coating systems, announced that the Nanofabrication Lab within Penn State's Materials Research Institute has ordered a special, advanced-configuration Temescal FC-2000 electron beam evaporation system.
  • The Temescal FC-2000 is compact, small capacity research-class electron beam evaporation system.
  • For the Penn State Materials Research Institute (MRI) system, the FC-2000 will incorporate Temescal's patented non-contact, magnetic drive HULA substrate carrier system.
  • For further information about Penn State Materials Research Institute, visit: https://www.mri.psu.edu/Temescal
    More information about the FC-2000, Auratus and other Temescal system products from Ferrotec can be found at www.temescal.net .

Spheryx Introduces xSight, a Revolutionary Particle Characterization Instrument, at PepTalk: The Protein Science Week, January 14-18, 2019

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Thursday, January 10, 2019
Geography of California, Chemistry, California, Colloidal chemistry, Condensed matter physics, Soft matter, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, Colloid

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spheryx, Inc. announces the demonstration of its new particle characterization instrument, xSight, at PepTalk: The Protein Science Week in the Exhibit Hall, Booth 613, at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront, San Diego.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spheryx, Inc. announces the demonstration of its new particle characterization instrument, xSight, at PepTalk: The Protein Science Week in the Exhibit Hall, Booth 613, at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront, San Diego.
  • The weeklong conference, January 14-18, is one of the largest annual gatherings of protein science researchers in the world, attracting over 1,300 participants.
  • PepTalk features leading speakers from academia, biotech and pharma who bring global expertise and perspective to the forefront.
  • Spheryx, Inc. is a privately held analytical services and instruments company providing Total Holographic Characterization of colloidal materials.

VIZIO 2019 TV Collection Infuses Quantum Color Technology Into More TVs Than Ever, Delivering Stunning Picture Regardless of Price Point

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Monday, January 7, 2019
Quantum electronics, Physics, Condensed matter physics, Emerging technologies, Vizio, Quantum mechanics, Quantum dot, Quantum, Technology

Quantum Color VIZIO's next-gen quantum dot technology also extends to the 2019 M-Series Quantum 4K HDR Smart TVs, offering consumers unprecedented value as the first in its class to provide consumers with cutting-edge quantum dot technology.

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  • Quantum Color VIZIO's next-gen quantum dot technology also extends to the 2019 M-Series Quantum 4K HDR Smart TVs, offering consumers unprecedented value as the first in its class to provide consumers with cutting-edge quantum dot technology.
  • Setting a new standard for discerning videophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike, both lines offer VIZIO's unique implementation of quantum dot technology Quantum Color.
  • "VIZIO has always been synonymous with value and our 2019 smart TV collection is no exception," said Bill Baxter, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO.
  • "We've combined an ideal blend of brightness, contrast and color to create a best-in-class picture across all price points.

Issue 66 of The Bridge, the Materials Science Newsletter From Rigaku, is Online

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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Chemistry, Radiation, Spectroscopy, Scientific method, Materials science, Condensed matter physics, Crystallography, Diffraction, Rigaku, Wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, XRD, X-ray fluorescence

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The December 2018 edition of The Bridge , the materials science newsletter from Rigaku Corporation , is now available online on the company's global website.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The December 2018 edition of The Bridge , the materials science newsletter from Rigaku Corporation , is now available online on the company's global website.
  • The Bridge presents current news and analysis techniques related to X-ray based materials science, including articles, scientific papers and news reports.
  • The featured article this month, contributed by AXT , covers the examination of bauxite dehydroxylation using in situ X-ray diffraction ( XRD ).
  • Application reports for XRD, energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence ( EDXRF ) and wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence ( WDXRF ) are also featured.

The December 2018 Edition of the Crystallography Times Newsletter is Now Available Online

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Crystallography, Chemistry, Condensed matter physics, Materials science, Nature, Protein structure, Diffraction, Rigaku, X-ray crystallography, X-ray scattering techniques

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The latest edition of Crystallography Times from Rigaku Corporation has been published and is now available on the company's global website.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The latest edition of Crystallography Times from Rigaku Corporation has been published and is now available on the company's global website.
  • Crystallography Times is a monthly electronic newsletter serving the X-ray analysis community, published by Rigaku Oxford Diffraction ( ROD ).
  • The "Crystallography in the News" feature assembles current global news and developments in the fields of small molecule and protein X-ray diffraction.
  • ROD is a leader in the field of single crystal analysis, both in the field of chemical crystallography as well as well as macromolecular crystallography.

'Piezoelectrics Key to IoT and Power From Roads?' Asks IDTechEx Research

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Universe, Nature, Energy, Electrical phenomena, Transducers, Energy harvesting, Condensed matter physics, Energy conversion, Piezoelectricity, Piezo, Lead zirconate titanate

The new IDTechEx Research report, " Piezoelectric Harvesting and Sensing 2019-2039 " is the first to pull it all together.

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  • The new IDTechEx Research report, " Piezoelectric Harvesting and Sensing 2019-2039 " is the first to pull it all together.
  • As the report makes clear, we need something more affordable and less poisonous than the traditional lead zirconate titanate for this.
  • Chapter 6 explores high power piezo harvesting with deepest coverage of the biggest current research investment: piezoelectric roads.
  • Chapter 9 profiles 54 organisations involved in piezo sensing and harvesting from materials research to distribution using new interviews and latest conference announcements.

The November 2018 Edition of the Crystallography Times Newsletter Is Now Online

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Condensed matter physics, Materials science, Chemistry, Nature, Crystallography, Physics, Diffraction, Protein structure, Rigaku, X-ray crystallography, X-ray scattering techniques, Diamond anvil cell

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The latest edition of Crystallography Times from Rigaku Corporation has been published and is available to view on the company's global website.

Key Points: 
  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The latest edition of Crystallography Times from Rigaku Corporation has been published and is available to view on the company's global website.
  • Crystallography Times is a monthly electronic newsletter concentrating on single crystal X-ray diffraction, published by Rigaku Oxford Diffraction , serving the X-ray analysis community by presenting the latest news and crystallographic research.
  • An international team used a diamond anvil to apply 500 atm to the element nitrogen while heating it to 500C.
  • ROD is a leader in the field of single crystal analysis, both in the field of chemical crystallography as well as well as macromolecular crystallography.