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Researchers Discover Unique Method to Improve Electron Transfer in Solar Fuel Applications

A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina located at Chapel Hill and the University of British Columbia have found a unique method to maximize the transfer of electrons in semi-conductors that are used in solar fuel solutions.

21 Jun 2016

Scientists Develop Ultra-Thin Solar Cells with Increased Flexibility

A team of scientists in South Korea has developed ultra-thin photovoltaics with flexibility that is sufficient enough to wrap around the average pencil. The bendy solar cells have the potential to power wearable electronics such as smart glasses and fitness trackers. The results have been reported in Applied Physics Letters, from AIP Publishing.

21 Jun 2016

Innovations by Sabic To Minimize Food Wastage, Reduce Weight, and Lower Carbon Footprint Of Packaging Materials

Today, an estimated one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, equivalent to 1.3 billion tons of food every year, according to the Save Food report by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Even in the most developed supply chain systems such as those in Europe, 4% of transported goods are damaged in some shape or form due to low pallet stability. A growing consumer focus on convenience and sustainability will also drive continuous changes and innovation in packaging.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 21 Jun 2016

New High Temperature Resistant Arnitel TPE from DSM Replaces Plastics-Rubber and Metal-Rubber Combinations in Hot Air Ducts

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has developed a new high temperature resistant grade of its Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TPC) for production of fl...

21 Jun 2016

The Higher Technical Vocational College of Chemistry in Wels, Austria uses the Magritek Benchtop Spinsolve to Teach Students the Basic Practices of NMR

Magritek, a leading provider of compact NMR and MRI instruments, reports on the how their Spinsolve Benchtop NMR spectrometer is being used for teaching practical analytical chemistry to students at the technical High School in Wels, Austria.

From Magritek 21 Jun 2016

Nanosilica Filled, Dual Cure Adhesive Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond UV22DC80 is a one component, low viscosity, nanosilica filled epoxy based system for bonding, sealing and coating with the ability to cure under UV light and/or with heat. The UV portion of the cure can be achieved in seconds upon exposure to a UV light at 365 nm with 20-40 milliwatts/cm2 of energy.

From Master Bond Inc. 21 Jun 2016

Traceable Humidity Calibrations from a Portable Humidity Calibrator

The HygroCal100 is a lightweight, portable humidity verifier, which uses its reliable internal polymer reference to provide automatic verifications of the accuracy of RH probes. However the HygroCal100 interface enables users to assign any hygrometer with an analogue output as a reference device – such as a chilled mirror hygrometer.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 21 Jun 2016

The Rising Tide of Super Seaweed

Tipped as one of the superfood trends of 2016, seaweed is packed with minerals, vitamins, fibre, omega 3 and protein, often being added to food as a nutrient boost. Claims that it can prevent colon cancer, control blood glucose level and aid digestion make it of significant dietary and health interest whilst sustainable farming and harvesting methods have led to seaweed’s recognition as a ‘futurefood’ as well as a superfood.

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 21 Jun 2016

NASA Campaign KORUS-AQ: IONICON PTR-TOF to Monitor VOCs above Korea Team of the University of Innsbruck and an IONICON PTR-TOFMS Aboard NASA Research Aircraft

An international team coordinated by NASA has recently investigated air pollution over the Korean peninsula. Two of IONICON’s PTR-TOFMS instruments were used to monitor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in real-time aboard NASA’s DC-8 Flying Laboratory.

From IONICON Analytik 21 Jun 2016

Korean Research Team Highlights Importance of Clostridium Tyrobutyricum in Industrial Applications

Clostridium tyrobutyricum, a Gram-positive, anaerobic spore-forming bacterium, is considered a promising industrial host strain for the production of various chemicals including butyric acid which has many applications in different industries such as a precursor to biofuels.

20 Jun 2016

Researchers Provide Insights into Process, Product Development for Natural Fiber Suspensions

The removal of water from dense suspensions is a longstanding and perplexing industrial challenge -- one that's particularly important when it comes to papermaking and wastewater treatment.

20 Jun 2016

MIT’s Media Lab Researchers Find Way to Bypass Major Design Step in 3D Printing

Today, it may look as if 3D printers can produce anything, from a complete sports car, to eatable food, to human skin. However, a number of things have challenged the technology, including fur, hair and other solid range of very fine features that need a large amount of computational power and time to design and print objects.

20 Jun 2016

Alloy Wire International Set to Fly High at Farnborough International Airshow 2016

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision, drawn, flat and shaped wire is looking to build on its growing presence in the aerospace sector by taking part in the Midlands Aerospace Alliance’s Pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow (11-17th July).

From Alloy Wire International - High Performance Wire 20 Jun 2016

Anode Rod Identification and Indexing

The correct installation of a new rodded anode into the pot cell is of critical importance. VHE of Iceland has developed and installed an anode rod indentification and indexing system.

20 Jun 2016

Study Shows Hydrogen Droplet Size Affects Mechanism of Burning Process

Modern rockets and their launch vehicles mostly depend on hydrogen-oxygen mixtures as propellant. However, this combination is considered to be highly explosive. The 1986 Challenger space shuttle catastrophe is linked with self-ignition of such mixtures.

20 Jun 2016

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Researchers Discover Unique Method to Improve Electron Transfer in Solar Fuel Applications

Scientists Develop Ultra-Thin Solar Cells with Increased Flexibility

Innovations by Sabic To Minimize Food Wastage, Reduce Weight, and Lower Carbon Footprint Of Packaging Materials

New High Temperature Resistant Arnitel TPE from DSM Replaces Plastics-Rubber and Metal-Rubber Combinations in Hot Air Ducts

The Higher Technical Vocational College of Chemistry in Wels, Austria uses the Magritek Benchtop Spinsolve to Teach Students the Basic Practices of NMR

Nanosilica Filled, Dual Cure Adhesive Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Traceable Humidity Calibrations from a Portable Humidity Calibrator

The Rising Tide of Super Seaweed

NASA Campaign KORUS-AQ: IONICON PTR-TOF to Monitor VOCs above Korea Team of the University of Innsbruck and an IONICON PTR-TOFMS Aboard NASA Research Aircraft

Korean Research Team Highlights Importance of Clostridium Tyrobutyricum in Industrial Applications

Researchers Provide Insights into Process, Product Development for Natural Fiber Suspensions

MIT’s Media Lab Researchers Find Way to Bypass Major Design Step in 3D Printing

Alloy Wire International Set to Fly High at Farnborough International Airshow 2016

Anode Rod Identification and Indexing

Study Shows Hydrogen Droplet Size Affects Mechanism of Burning Process

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