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Using Pentlandite to Design Low-Cost, Robust Catalysts for Hydrogen Production

Researchers could observe the minutest details of hydrogen production using pentlandite, a synthetic mineral. This enables the development of approaches for designing cost-efficient and rugged catalysts for hydrogen production.

11 Apr 2018

Metamaterial Perfectly Redirects and Reflects Acoustic Waves

Metamaterials researchers from the Duke University have shown the design and structure of a thin material that can regulate the redirection and reflection of sound waves with nearly flawless efficiency.

11 Apr 2018

Making 2D Metal Carbides and Nitrides Just Got Easier

Due to their metallic conductivity & hydrophilicity, 2D materials have applications as electrodes in rechargeable batteries, gas sensing, & in photothermal cancer therapy. A new method promises to be easier & cheaper, opening up the range of potential compositions & precursors.

By Lakshmi Supriya 11 Apr 2018

Superconductor-Superinsulator Transition Finally Observed

For years, physicists have predicted that the fundamental quantum states superconductivity and superinsulation occur as mirrored reflections of one another, and a new study published in Scientific Reports has validated this prediction.

By Brett Smith 11 Apr 2018

New Automated Production of Lightweight Aircraft Construction Materials

Next-generation aircraft will fly autonomously & electrically, be feather-light, & can be easily produced in a completely automated manner. Although the permanent autopilot & electrification are still in the inception stage, the lightweight construction has already been explored.

11 Apr 2018

TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING a.s. Acquires XRE NV

Launching itself into the 3D X-ray imaging arena TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING a.s. (TESCAN), a leading global supplier of electron, ion and light microscopy systems, announced today the acquisition of XRE NV, a Belgian-based ...

From Tescan Group 11 Apr 2018

$Rigaku Introduces Newest SmartLab Intelligent X-ray Diffraction (XRD) System$

Rigaku Introduces Newest SmartLab Intelligent X-ray Diffraction (XRD) System

Rigaku Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the new next-generation Rigaku SmartLab intelligent multipurpose X-ray diffractometer.

From Rigaku Corporation 11 Apr 2018

Enhancing Analytical Throughput with the Uniaxial Powder Tester Consolidation Station

The Uniaxial Powder Tester, from Freeman Technology, is a stand-alone shear tester for simple, sensitive and cost-effective powder characterisation.

From Freeman Technology 11 Apr 2018

Scientists Discover a Link Between Superconductivity and the Periodic Table

Researchers have demonstrated the high-temperature superconductivity of actinium hydrides and discovered a general principle for calculating the superconductivity of hydrides based on the periodic table.

10 Apr 2018

Bruker Launches New FT-IR R&D Spectrometer INVENIO™ at Analytica 2018

New FT-IR R&D Spectrometer INVENIO™

From Bruker BioSpin Group 10 Apr 2018

Scientists Elucidate the Crystal Structure of Sodium Boride

An international team of scientists jointly discovered the chemical composition, crystal structure, and properties of Na2B30 ‒ a compound that remains stable at standard conditions and has long been the subject of heated debate.

9 Apr 2018

Physicists Induce 2D Ferromagnetism in Platinum

Physicists from the University of Groningen have induced magnetism in platinum by using an electric field generated with a paramagnetic ionic liquid. Since this affects only the surface of the platinum, a switchable 2D ferromagnet is created. The research was reported in the Science Advances journal on April 6, 2018.

9 Apr 2018

Transparent Patch to Detect Harmful Food Pathogens

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a test solution to answer the delicate yet critical question ‘Is that meat still good?’ ‘Are you sure?’ Their test confirms with certainty if the meat and other foods are safe to consume or need to be thrown away.

9 Apr 2018