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February 2025

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Over time, boats will need to be replaced as they go through cycles of extreme heat and cooling down. However, some materials, when molten, can alloy or corrode through metals.

Improper boat selection can lead to source failure, causing unnecessary inefficiencies in your thin film coating process. Read more to learn about selecting evaporation boat sources.

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Thermal evaporation emerges as a promising strategy for scalable solid-state battery production

Tech Xplore |Researchers at University of Oxford, the Faraday Institution, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and other research institutes recently carried out a study exploring the different technologies and processes for creating thin lithium metal anodes for solid-state batteries. Their paper, published in Nature Energy, summarizes the results of a detailed technical and economic analysis.

New vapor deposition tech could accelerate commercialization of perovskite solar cell | The Evaporator, Dec 2024

pv magazine | Researchers in the United States developed a novel vapor deposition method for all-inorganic perovskite absorbers using continuous flash sublimation (CFS)… more

Choosing the Right Source for Your Thermal Evaporation Process

The right source for your thermal evaporation process will depend on many factors, such as the material you want to evaporate and the system you are using for your thin film process… more

Ultrablack Coating Could Make Next-Gen Telescopes Even Better | The Evaporator, Nov 2024

American Institute of Physics | Sometimes, seeing clearly requires complete black. For astronomy and precision optics, coating devices in black paint can cut down on stray light, enhancing images and boosting performance… more

Understanding the Chemical Resistance of a Boron Nitride Crucible

Boron nitride crucibles are becoming increasingly popular in various industries due to their exceptional chemical resistance. These crucibles, made from hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), offer… more

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Introduction to Dual E-Beam Evaporator Source Technology

A dual E-Beam evaporator source stands out as an advanced tool capable of precise material deposition in diverse scientific and industrial applications… more

Understanding Ceramic Crucible Boats vs. Refractory Boats & Crucible Liners

In high-temperature processes and material handling, selecting the appropriate equipment is paramount to success… more

The Benefits of These Tungsten Products

Tungsten is a remarkable material known for its high density, strength, and resilience under extreme conditions. It’s widely used across various industries, from aerospace to electronics… more

Ultra-Sensitive Sensor with Gold Nanoparticle Array | The Evaporator, Oct 2024

Nanowerk | The sensor is made up of a series of gold disk-shaped nanoparticles on a glass slide. The team at Bath discovered that when they shone an infra-red laser at a precise arrangement of the particles, they started to emit unusual amounts of ultra violet (UV) light… more

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