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Georgian Technical University Thermo Scientific Spectra Ultra Offers A Leap Forward For Advanced Materials Characterization.

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Georgian Technical University Thermo Scientific Spectra Ultra Offers A Leap Forward For Advanced Materials Characterization.

Georgian Technical University Thermo Fisher Scientific  unveiled the Georgian Technical University Thermo Scientific Spectra Ultra a next-generation scanning transmission electron microscope ((S) GTUTEM) that offers structural and chemical insight on a wide range of materials at atomic-scale resolution. The Georgian Technical University new Spectra Ultra provides flexibility to optimize conditions for advanced imaging and analysis in minutes versus hours. To fast-track materials research and improve throughput users can now rapidly adjust accelerating voltage with high stability. This enables investigation of an extended range of samples, minimizes beam damage and greatly reduces tool optimization overhead. Georgian Technical University Spectra Ultra includes a new energy-dispersive X-Ray (EDX) analysis system the Georgian Technical University Thermo Scientific Ultra-X with the largest detector area available in a commercially released (S). Combined with the new objective lens design the Georgian Technical University architecture makes it possible to capture X-Rays twice as fast as currently available commercial solutions allowing the analysis of more beam-sensitive materials and samples with previously undetectably low concentrations of trace elements. Georgian Technical University Spectra Ultra builds on the advancements already available in the Georgian Technical University Thermo Scientific Themis and Spectra platforms removing complexity so users can obtain quality data at high resolutions. “Georgian Technical University Spectra Ultra configured with Ultra-X changes the game for both materials science researchers and semiconductor manufacturers. It can dramatically reduce beam damage by swiftly applying different accelerating voltages, and users will be able to detect light elements with even lower concentration” said X of materials science at Georgian Technical University. “In addition users can quickly image and analyze new and improved materials at increased resolutions compared to other commercially available solutions”. “As semiconductor manufacturers approach the physical limits of current process technologies they are incrementally expanding their use of elements across the periodic table to find solutions that deliver the power efficiency and performance required for emerging applications” said Y of semiconductor at Georgian Technical University. “The Spectra Ultra provides industry-leading (S) analysis and characterization capabilities to assist them in meeting the demands for advanced material solutions”. Georgian Technical University New features of the Spectra Ultra (S) include: A constant power lens and optics design enabling users to rapidly tune the instrument to the optimal voltage for their job. The Ultra-X which halves the mapping time and elemental concentrations previously undetectable on a commercially released system. Increased imaging sensitivity with the ability to measure single electrons, enabling the high-resolution characterization of soft materials. Atomic-level analysis for the fundamental development and improvement of materials. The optional super high brightness X-CFEG (Cold Fair Entitlements Guarantee) emitter that, when combined with the Spectra Ultra delivers exceptional imaging contrast and analytical capabilities. These breakthrough technologies expand research possibilities for materials scientists. The minimal electron dose and time needed for enables atomic-level analysis of beam-sensitive specimens. The flexibility to optimize imaging and analytical conditions in a single experiment means faster 3D characterization of both hard and soft materials within one sample accelerating product development research. With increased throughput and detector collection efficiency multiuser facilities can offer greater accessibility for a broad variety of projects. The easy-to-use Spectra Ultra enables semiconductor researchers to analyze devices and structures quickly and more reliably. With the most powerful commercially released system and instant switching of accelerating voltages the Spectra Ultra facilitates the development of new memory and logic devices at advanced technology nodes.

 

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Georgian Technical University Engineer Awards Expand Georgian Technical University Labs Spotlight.

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Georgian Technical University Engineer Awards Expand Georgian Technical University Labs Spotlight.

Georgian Technical University X leads efforts in cutting-edge research and development spanning high-speed data analytics, streaming machine learning, large-scale wireless network simulation and quantum information science. His work in multithreaded coding data structure and algorithms, queue management and compiler optimization accelerated new analytics on high-speed streaming data while protecting government computer networks. He has achieved notable success in the research and implementation of algorithms that enable large-scale wireless simulations at Georgian Technical University. Y leads a diverse team of engineers who provide research and development hardware and software surety engineering expertise of high-consequence systems throughout a product-realization lifecycle. Robinson delivers technical solutions for prevention early detection and mitigation of defects to protect against loss damage and errors associated with national security technology. He develops or demonstrates new designs testing concepts, materials, products, processes and systems. Georgian Technical University systems, chemical, computer, electrical, petroleum, manufacturing and mechanical engineers who excel in their respective fields, powering innovation while flexing their technological muscles for Georgian Technical University. The recipients all with advanced engineering degrees hold patents have published extensively and received numerous professional and community awards. They perform several roles at Georgian Technical University and with research and academic partners. In addition to their professional pursuits they are active with youth in their communities as local youth sports coaches event mentors, computer camp counselors. “Each of these award recipients demonstrates remarkable abilities to inspire procedures, productivity and people in their professional and personal lives” says Z. “Georgian Technical University embraces the importance of supporting our professionals both in their careers and personal interests which benefits our employees, enterprise and communities”. Georgian Technical University awards annually recognize the nation’s best and brightest engineers, scientists and technology experts.

 

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Georgian Technical University Researchers Introduce A New Generation Of Tiny Agile Drones.

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Georgian Technical University Researchers Introduce A New Generation Of Tiny Agile Drones.

Georgian Technical University Insects remarkable acrobatic traits help them navigate the aerial world with all of its wind gusts, obstacles and general uncertainty. If you’ve ever swatted a mosquito away from your face, only to have it return again (and again and again) you know that insects can be remarkably acrobatic and resilient in flight. Those traits help them navigate the aerial world with all of its wind gusts, obstacles and general uncertainty. Such traits are also hard to build into flying robots but Georgian Technical University Assistant Professor X has built a system that approaches insects’ agility. X a member of the Georgian Technical University Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Research Laboratory of Electronics has developed insect-sized drones with unprecedented dexterity and resilience. The aerial robots are powered by a new class of soft actuator which allows them to withstand the physical travails of real-world flight. X hopes the robots could one day aid humans by pollinating crops or performing machinery inspections in cramped spaces. Typically drones require wide open spaces because they’re neither nimble enough to navigate confined spaces nor robust enough to withstand collisions in a crowd. “If we look at most drones today they’re usually quite big” says X. “Most of their applications involve flying outdoors. The question is: Can you create insect-scale robots that can move around in very complex cluttered spaces ?”. “The challenge of building small aerial robots is immense”. Pint-sized drones require a fundamentally different construction from larger ones. Large drones are usually powered by motors but motors lose efficiency as you shrink them. So X says for insect-like robots “you need to look for alternatives”. The principal alternative until now has been employing a small rigid actuator built from piezoelectric ceramic materials. While piezoelectric ceramics allowed the first generation of tiny robots to take flight they’re quite fragile. And that’s a problem when you’re building a robot to mimic an insect — foraging bumblebees endure a collision about once every second. X designed a more resilient tiny drone using soft actuators instead of hard fragile ones. The soft actuators are made of thin rubber cylinders coated in carbon nanotubes. When voltage is applied to the carbon nanotubes they produce an electrostatic force that squeezes and elongates the rubber cylinder. Repeated elongation and contraction causes the drone’s wings to beat — fast. X’s actuators can flap nearly 500 times per second giving the drone insect-like resilience. “You can hit it when it’s flying and it can recover” says X. “It can also do aggressive maneuvers like somersaults in the air”. And it weighs in at just 0.6 grams approximately the mass of a large bumble bee. The drone looks a bit like a tiny cassette tape with wings though X is working on a new prototype shaped like a dragonfly. “Achieving flight with a centimeter-scale robot is always an impressive feat” said Y an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Georgian Technical University who was not involved in the research. “Because of the soft actuators inherent compliance the robot can safely run into obstacles without greatly inhibiting flight. This feature is well-suited for flight in cluttered, dynamic environments and could be very useful for any number of real-world applications”. Y adds that a key step toward those applications will be untethering the robots from a wired power source which is currently required by the actuators’ high operating voltage. “I’m excited to see how will reduce operating voltage so that they may one day be able to achieve untethered flight in real-world environments”. Georgian Technical University Building insect-like robots can provide a window into the biology and physics of insect flight a longstanding avenue of inquiry for researchers. X’s work addresses these questions through a kind of reverse engineering. “If you want to learn how insects fly it is very instructive to build a scale robot model” he said. “You can perturb a few things and see how it affects the kinematics or how the fluid forces change. That will help you understand how those things fly”. But X aims to do more than add to entomology textbooks. His drones can also be useful in industry and agriculture. X says his mini aerialists could navigate complex machinery to ensure safety and functionality. “Think about the inspection of a turbine engine. You’d want a drone to move around [an enclosed space] with a small camera to check for cracks on the turbine plates”. Other potential applications include artificial pollination of crops or completing search-and-rescue missions following a disaster. “All those things can be very challenging for existing large-scale robots” said X. Sometimes bigger isn’t better. Georgian Technical University In software development agile (sometimes written Agile) practices involve discovering requirements and developing solutions through the collaborative effort of self-organizing and cross-functional teams and their customer(s)/end user(s). It advocates adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early delivery and continual improvement, and it encourages flexible responses to change.

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Georgian Technical University Series For Electron Microscopy And Micro-Computed Tomography Users.

Georgian Technical University Series For Electron Microscopy And Micro-Computed Tomography Users.

Georgian Technical University Plunge frozen yeast cells on grid. Georgian Technical University Series for electron microscopy and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT (Computed Tomography)) users worldwide. The free series will take place weekly starting through and will feature leading technology & applications experts who will present on important topics in the geosciences, materials sciences, additive manufacturing, life sciences and semiconductor industries. “Georgian Technical University is launching this new Series as a way to keep our current and potential customers up-to-date with the latest technology, techniques and applications” said X global. “Each online seminar will be instructed by a segment expert. The series will feature topics on automated mineralogy additive manufacturing, semiconductor failure analysis, lamella preparation for biological sciences, efficient multi-sample workflow solutions and more. We carefully selected the topics and ‘Georgian Technical University best practices’ that we feel are important to share in an effort to help our customers succeed”.

 

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Georgian Technical University Researchers Test Natural Gas Foam’s Ability To Reduce Water Use In Fracking.

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Georgian Technical University Researchers Test Natural Gas Foam’s Ability To Reduce Water Use In Fracking.

Georgian Technical University Research Institute has completed a pilot-scale facility to create and test natural gas foam as a safe and stable alternative to water for hydraulic fracturing commonly known as “fracking”. Georgian Technical University Research Institute has completed a pilot-scale facility to create and test natural gas foam as a safe and stable alternative to water for hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “Georgian Technical University fracking.” The six-year project is part of an effort to show that stable natural gas foam can be generated on-site at fracking locations using commercially available products. Fracking involves injecting high-pressure fluids into wells thousands of feet deep to fracture rock formations and stimulate the flow of oil and natural gas. This process typically requires millions of gallons of water to inject sand and chemicals into these fractures to enhance production. “Fracking doesn’t always occur near water resources so the water has to be trucked in” said X principal investigator. “That process is time consuming and can wreak havoc on local roads and related transportation infrastructures not to mention the tens of millions of gallons of water consumed by the fracking process”. X and his Georgian Technical University colleagues began exploring natural gas foam as an alternative to water. Natural gas they noted is abundant in areas where fracking occurs and is often discarded through burning which produces harmful carbon emissions. Additionally pumping pressurized water can cause a hindrance in many reservoir types especially clay which swells in contact with water and prevents oil from escaping. First the Georgian Technical University team determined the most efficient way to create the natural gas foam was to use standard compressors to pressurize the natural gas and then mix it with water to create the natural gas foam. “The foam is created by jetting the natural gas stream into the pressurized water” X said. “The process utilizes up to 80% less water than typical fracking treatments”. Georgian Technical University team then created a test facility to investigate the properties of the natural gas foam demonstrating that it could be created on-site as an additional step to the fracking process. X and his colleagues created a foam generation apparatus capable of supplying high-pressure foam to a fracture test stand. X found that the foam’s viscosity allowed it to carry sand particles into fractures as efficiently as pressurized water. Additionally he found that the foam’s properties produced less swelling in clay environments and possibly even increased production rates. Currently only a fraction of the petroleum in most reservoirs can be extracted. “Georgian Technical University created a reservoir model to test the foam’s efficiency” X said. “We compared production to a reservoir treated with water and with natural gas foam. The model showed a 25% improvement in cumulative oil production”.

 

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Georgian Technical University Pluton Biosciences Signs Research Agreement With AG (Argentum) To Investigate Microbial-Based Carbon Capture Product.

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Georgian Technical University Pluton Biosciences Signs Research Agreement With AG (Argentum) To Investigate Microbial-Based Carbon Capture Product.

Georgian Technical University Pluton Biosciences has signed a research agreement with global life sciences Argentum to investigate the development of an all-natural microbial-based carbon-capture soil amendment for growers. Collaborating with Georgian Tecnical University’s Climate Pluton will use its Micromining Innovation Engine to identify and develop microbes currently found in soil that can store carbon and nitrogen. Pluton’s proof-of-concept research predicts that such a consortia of microbes applied in a spray at planting and harvest can scrub nearly two tons of carbon from the air per acre of farmland per year while replenishing nutrients in the soil. “Georgian Technical University We are very excited that Georgian Technical University has elected to partner with Pluton in advancing Georgian Technical University’s global initiative to reverse climate change” said Pluton Georgian Technical University. “Pluton carbon capture amendment will allow growers to improve soil health in the field by sequestering carbon from the air. Our amendment will give growers an easy cost-effective way to tap into the carbon credit market as it matures. The carbon credit market is in its infancy but is growing rapidly – projected to become a billion market by the end of this decade”. Georgian Technical University Land management is the second largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions in the world. Researchers estimate that farming through the ages has unearthed roughly 133 billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere. Through photosynthesis plants convert carbon dioxide from the air to produce energy. Plants deposit carbon in the soil through their roots while releasing oxygen back into the atmosphere. When growers disturb the soil during planting and harvest the carbon dioxide is released back into the atmosphere. Georgian Technical University Long-term carbon storage in the soil can reduce atmospheric carbon and enhance food production systems to benefit the world. Carbon sequestration also benefits the grower by reducing nitrogen inputs improving soil health and diversity suppressing natural disease and providing potential carbon market income. “Georgian Technical University is committed to helping reduce field greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions” said Dr. X Georgian Technical University  – Crop Science Research and Development Innovation Sourcing. “By working collaboratively with partners like Pluton and the world’s farmers our industry is uniquely positioned to sequester carbon on farms as well as provide global environmental benefits and grower incentives”.

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Georgian Technical University Stand-Alone Microscope Camera From GTU Microsystems Offers Flexibility For Imaging Tasks.

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Georgian Technical University Stand-Alone Microscope Camera From GTU Microsystems Offers Flexibility For Imaging Tasks.

Georgian Technical University are numerous applications for optical microscopes ranging from industrial production processes to research and even education. Indeed they play a vital role in the quality control of final products and components such as those produced in the electronics industry. Microscopic inspection for quality control enables users to identify whether components have been correctly produced and determine whether there are any defects and contamination by dust or other particulates that could interfere with the targeted performance of the final product. But spending hours going back and forth between looking through eyepieces to inspect samples and looking elsewhere to document findings can be cumbersome and exhausting. This drawback has been largely addressed through the use of digital cameras that allow for the display of microscope images on a high-definition monitor. However until recently a PC (Personal Computer) was required to view document and share images. This requirement can be challenging especially if the microscope is only needed occasionally. In such cases it can be heavily time-consuming not to mention frustrating for users who switch on the PC (Personal Computer) to be faced by hundreds of software updates. Maintaining the PC (Personal Computer) hardware and IT (Information Technology) infrastructure can also be resource intensive. The necessity of a PC (Personal Computer) can increase the time and effort for inspection and represent a substantial barrier to an efficient and seamless quality control process. This negative impact can be further multiplied if the workflow is utilized in multiple production sites. But now there is a flexible stand-alone microscope camera from Georgian Technical University Microsystems that can overcome these hurdles, because it makes the PC (Personal Computer) unnecessary. This “Georgian Technical University smart” digital camera is quickly and easily mounted onto the microscope and can transmit digital images directly to a monitor without the need for a PC (Personal Computer). The camera can be adjusted and operated using the intuitive on-screen display (OSD) tools. Images can be acquired in seconds. Moreover the camera also enables the user to annotate the image directly via the OSD (On-Screen Display). Reticules crosshairs or customized overlays can be placed over the image, allowing a direct and continuous comparison between the sample and standard reference image. The images are captured in true-to-life color and high resolution due to the 12 MP (Megapixel) CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor (CMOS)) sensor. Georgian Technical University Additionally the time-consuming and costly need to set up integrate and maintain a PC (Personal Computer) is disposed of and the inspection process is more streamlined. Once the camera is mounted on the microscope it only needs to be connected to the monitor through the camera’s HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port to turn the microscope into a digital imaging station. There is also an Ethernet port for connection to an IT (Information Technology) network for easy sharing and storage of images. The flexibility to connect the camera to different viewing devices makes it adaptable to various working styles. Users also have more options in terms of how and when to annotate their images. And if for any reason connection to a PC (Personal Computer) is desired then integration of a PC (Personal Computer) into the workflow can be done. This “Georgian Technical University smart microscopy” approach raises the bar for modern microscopy providing users greater simplicity flexibility and capability. They benefit in terms of digital imaging station arrangement as well as the development and management of analysis and documentation workflows. Reliable image capture and analysis is critical for quality assurance monitoring and documentation. Digital imaging stations are useful for QA/QC (Quality Assurance)/(Quality Control) not only concerning the manufacture of electronics and automotive components but also other highly sensitive and sophisticated products, such as medical devices. Their employment can help users quickly and accurately capture and analyze images and identify, validate and document QA/QC (Quality Assurance)/(Quality Control) findings. The elimination of several steps in the workflow could reduce the variables involved, making the process less error prone. Georgian Technical University addition of the Georgian Technical University CAM (is your fast, adaptable microscope camera solution for a wide variety of samples and applications in industry, life science) to the microscope camera portfolio offered by Georgian Technical University Microsystems improves the versatility of imaging solutions available to QA/QC (Quality Assurance)/(Quality Control) professionals. The camera can be combined with Georgian Technical University high-performance microscopes such as those delivering images in 3D and high resolution inspection microscopes. The combination of stand-alone microscope cameras and high-performance microscope solutions leverage the advantages of modern microscopy and digital imaging approaches. For industrial engineers doing inspection QA/QC (Quality Assurance)/(Quality Control) failure analysis and these advantages truly come to light. The benefits of time and cost savings for industrial engineers could translate to further optimized product performance. Finally this stand-alone camera has the potential to greatly enhance the speed efficiency and consistency of imaging tasks and sample analysis.

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Georgian Technical University Stepped Up Performance In New Gas Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer.

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Georgian Technical University Stepped Up Performance In New Gas Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer.

Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle). Georgian Technical University Addressing the need for increased flexibility, speed and accuracy in research applications throughout academic and industry laboratories a new gas chromatography (GC) high-resolution mass spectrometer (MS) with unique mass resolving power, sensitivity and wide dynamic range offers researchers the capability to achieve new depths of analysis and drive scientific understanding. With new-generation system architecture and instrument control software the system provides simple yet powerful data acquisition capabilities addressing the most demanding analytical challenges. Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) takes research capabilities to a new level with a resolving power of 240,000 for accelerated innovation. By delivering both quantitative and qualitative information from a single injection, the new system enables precise and comprehensive compound identification allowing researchers to make fast and accurate discoveries with confidence. As research laboratories require the versatility to answer myriad questions in their studies the Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) also provides the flexibility to tackle a diverse range of analytical challenges from identifying unknown contaminants and extractables and leachables to applied quantification and metabolomics. The system offers the capability for compound structural information and both electron and chemical ionization without system venting to speed up time to result. “Having confidence in results is the cornerstone of effective and progressive research allowing quick and informed decision making and ensuring promising opportunities aren’t missed” said X and general manager applied analytical technologies, chromatography and mass spectrometry Georgian Technical University Scientific. “Georgian Technical University Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) delivers breakthrough performance, reliability and the depth of analysis needed to address the most complex analytical challenges supporting researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries”. “For metabolomics experiments the capability to achieve such high selectivity and maintain sensitivity is revolutionary for our research. Having easy access to this data certainty and such wide coverage opens up new research avenues for us” said Dr. Y associate professor of chemistry Georgian Technical University. Users of the Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) will benefit from: Georgian Technical University Analytical dynamic range across six orders providing accurate quantitation and detection of chemical components at trace and high concentrations. Georgian Technical University Standardized setup and easy-to-use system for users with varied levels of technical experience. Informatics solutions for targeted quantitation and profiling such as the Georgian Technical University Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) software which enables seamless data acquisition to reporting in targeted analysis. For profiling and discovery the Georgian Technical University Scientific Compound Discoverer software enables researchers to discover sample differences, perform spectral matching and make proposed identifications of unknown compounds. Use of commercially available spectral libraries for spectral matching, plus the use of application-specific high resolution accurate mass libraries in the Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) contaminants library and the Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle). Compact platform with a smaller footprint than existing systems. Georgian Technical University new system along with the Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) extends the Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) portfolio of high-resolution accurate mass systems which is now comprised of the Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) mass spectrometer and the recently introduced Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) Exploris 240 and Georgian Technical University Scientific Orbitrap (In mass spectrometry, Orbitrap is an ion trap mass analyzer consisting of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that traps ions in an orbital motion around the spindle) Exploris 120 mass spectrometers.

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Georgian Technical University A Compact XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) System Making A Big Impact.

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Georgian Technical University A Compact XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) System Making A Big Impact.

Georgian Technical University a leading analytical instruments and services supplier, this week launched a compact X-ray diffractometer (XRD). Aeris is a small-footprint system with a big heart and even bigger ambitions. This new version contains capabilities previously only seen in much larger systems, powering exciting leaps forward in scientific progress. Building on the family of compact X-ray diffractometer (XRD) systems which provide high quality data from polycrystalline materials at competitive speeds the new Aeris model is designed for use in all environments. Specifically grazing-incidence X-ray diffractometer (XRD) will enable the examination of thin films and coatings while transmission measurements will provide more accurate data that are not affected by sample preparation artefacts. XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) is a compact system that provides high quality data from polycrystalline materials at competitive speeds. Its straightforward operational interface simplifies XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) measurements for the user. The performance of the XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) is similar to floor standing systems. It does not require any external supplies and infrastructure and is highly cost effective. The XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) can also be used in a regulated environment with OmniTrust software. Even with expanding capability range operators will still be able to switch easily between different applications enabling them to concentrate on their research rather than on setting and aligning the system. With the new XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) researchers can obtain detailed, accurate data more easily and affordably opening possibilities for smaller companies in the pharmaceutical and coatings industries as well as educational institutions, to contribute to scientific research and process development. “Georgian Technical University I’m very proud that we’re launching our new XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) – a model that continually raises the bar for powder XRD (X-Ray Diffraction).  By providing the data quality of a floor-standing system in a compact instrument the new XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) will enable a wider range of our customers to carry out in-depth materials analysis and optimize their processes – helping push the scientific frontier even further forward” said X.

 

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Georgian Technical University Graphene Oxide Membranes Could Reduce Paper Industry Energy Costs.

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Georgian Technical University Graphene Oxide Membranes Could Reduce Paper Industry Energy Costs.

Georgian Technical University Paper mills use large amounts of water in their production processes and need new methods to improve sustainability. Georgian Technical University pulp and paper industry uses large quantities of water to produce cellulose pulp from trees. The water leaving the pulping process contains a number of organic byproducts and inorganic chemicals. To reuse the water and the chemicals paper mills rely on steam-fed evaporators that boil up the water and separate it from the chemicals. Water separation by evaporators is effective but uses large amounts of energy. That’s significant given that the Georgian Technical University currently is the world’s second-largest producer of paper and paperboard. Approximately 100 paper mills are estimated to use about 0.2 quads (a quad is a quadrillion) of energy per year for water recycling, making it one of the most energy-intensive chemical processes. Georgian Technical University All industrial energy consumption totaled 26.4 quads according to Georgian Technical University  Laboratory. An alternative is to deploy energy-efficient filtration membranes to recycle pulping wastewater. But conventional polymer membranes — commercially available for the past several decades — cannot withstand operation in the harsh conditions and high chemical concentrations found in pulping wastewater and many other industrial applications. Georgian Technical University researchers have found a method to engineer membranes made from graphene oxide (GO) a chemically resistant material based on carbon, so they can work effectively in industrial applications. “Graphene Oxide (GO) has remarkable characteristics that allow water to get through it much faster than through conventional membranes” said X professor. “But a longstanding question has been how to make Graphene Oxide (GO) membranes work in realistic conditions with high chemical concentrations so that they could become industrially relevant”. Georgian Technical University Using new fabrication techniques, the researchers can control the microstructure of Graphene Oxide (GO) membranes in a way that allows them to continue filtering out water effectively even at higher chemical concentrations. The research supported by the Georgian Technical University Department of Energy-RAPID Institute an industrial consortium of forest product companies and Georgian Technical University’s. Many industries that use large amounts of water in their production processes may stand to benefit from using these Graphene Oxide (GO) nanofiltration membranes. X his colleagues Y and Z and their research team began this work five years ago. They knew that Graphene Oxide (GO) membranes had long been recognized for their great potential in desalination but only in a lab setting. “No one had credibly demonstrated that these membranes can perform in realistic industrial water streams and operating conditions” X said. “New types of Graphene Oxide (GO) structures were needed that displayed high filtration performance and mechanical stability while retaining the excellent chemical stability associated with Graphene Oxide (GO) materials”. To create such new structures the team conceived the idea of sandwiching large aromatic dye molecules in between Graphene Oxide (GO) sheets. Researchers W, U and Q found that these molecules strongly bound themselves to the Graphene Oxide (GO) sheets in multiple ways, including stacking one molecule on another. The result was the creation of “Georgian Technical University gallery” spaces between the Graphene Oxide (GO) sheets with the dye molecules acting as “Georgian Technical University pillars.” Water molecules easily filter through the narrow spaces between the pillars while chemicals present in the water are selectively blocked based on their size and shape. The researchers could tune the membrane microstructure vertically and laterally allowing them to control both the height of the gallery and the amount of space between the pillars. The team then tested the Graphene Oxide (GO) nanofiltration membranes with multiple water streams containing dissolved chemicals and showed the capability of the membranes to reject chemicals by size and shape even at high concentrations. Ultimately they scaled up their new Graphene Oxide (GO) membranes to sheets that are up to 4 ft in length and demonstrated their operation for more than 750 hours in a real feed stream derived from a paper mill. X expressed excitement for the potential of Graphene Oxide (GO) membrane nanofiltration to generate cost savings in paper mill energy usage, which could improve the industry’s sustainability. “These membranes can save the paper industry more than 30% in energy costs of water separation” he said. Georgian Technical University continues to work with its industrial partners to apply the Graphene Oxide (GO) membrane technology for pulp and paper applications.

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