The measurement of gels and film properties is of widespread interest in the manufacture of food, packaging, pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetic products.
Solving the puzzle of producing silicon (Si) capable of light emission could help revolutionize the electronics industry.
By Ankita Biswas
10 Jun 2020
Lindblad Expeditions has recently announced the launch of its first self-disinfecting fleet in the cruise industry.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
9 Jun 2020
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a novel composite polymer material that contains bismuth trioxide particles and shows enormous potential for replacing the traditional radiation shielding materials as a lightweight and easy to manufacture alternative.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
8 Jun 2020
Self-healing materials repair damage to themselves without human intervention and mimic the properties of biological systems. These can be applied to the aerospace industry to improve flight capability.
By Yusuff Adeniyi Yusuff
4 Jun 2020
Perovskite solar cells (PSC) are currently considered as future large-scale alternatives to silicon cells. They are rising stars of the photovoltaic industry due to their potential in increasing efficiency and lowering the costs of solar energy.
By Ankita Biswas
3 Jun 2020
In a significant step towards mass commercialization, Italian company Directa Plus recently received a European patent for Grafysorber, a graphene-based water filtration system specifically designed to remove toxic hydrocarbons and sludge.
For many years, glass-ceramics have been explored in their use in bone regeneration. Now, scientists are researching their potential in cancer treatment.
By Sarah Moore
29 May 2020
To address ocean plastic waste, a research group at Cornell has developed high-strength synthetic polymers called isotactic polypropylene oxide (iPPO).
By Cvetelin Vasilev
27 May 2020
The current state of the nuclear industry is largely built on legacy technology and processes, but the recent adoption of 3D printing could revolutionize nuclear power and reverse the industry’s troubling trends.
By Brett Smith
22 May 2020