The most complicated crystal structure ever produced in a computer simulation is a lesson in how complexity can emerge from simple rules.
The most complex crystal never repeats
Coatings with air-filled aluminum oxide microspheres protect turbines
Researchers at Fraunhofer ICT, Germany, have developed a coating in which air-filled aluminum oxide microspheres protect against heat and oxidation.
Thermal Spray Technologies invests $11.5 million for 92,000 square foot expansion
Thermal Spray Technologies, Sun Prairie, Wis., has purchased a 92,000-square-foot building near its existing facility in the Sun Prairie Business Park, and will spend $11.5 million for complete renovation.
Praxair introduces new line of chromium-free coatings for gas turbine engines
Praxair Surface Technologies, Danbury, Conn., introduces a new line of chromium (VI)-free ceramic aluminum coatings for the aerospace and power-generation industries.
Graphene enhances XPS
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is one of the most sensitive and informative surface analysis techniques available.