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Graphene Aids Optical Study of Dye Molecules

Dyes have long been used as colorants, stains, and markers. Their potential use as optical materials has been widely investigated, especially in recent years in the context of dye-sensitized solar cells, where dyes play the role of sunlight absorber

10 Aug 2016

Using Soft Materials to Transmit Energy

Soft materials possess significant amounts of damping energy, and this is the reason why rubber tires are capable of absorbing the shock of potholes and bumps. If researchers try to develop autonomous soft systems such as soft robots, they will then require a technique to transfer energy across soft materials.

9 Aug 2016

Market for Pure Levoglucosan Explored

A unique and useful invention has been developed by chemical engineers and chemists from Rice University and China’s Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. However, these engineers and chemists are yet to confirm it's worth.

9 Aug 2016

Researchers Highlight Influence of Voids, Particles on Energy from Cracks

A lot of nothing, or something, is what is required to strengthen or reinforce concrete. The “nothing” part can be defined as microscopic voids and the “something” part has specific particles inserted into the most frequently used construction material on Earth.

9 Aug 2016

Air Condenser for Small Scale Reactions

The CondenSyn Mini combines innovative design and high efficiency, providing a water-free solution for vapor condensation in small-scale chemical reactions.

From Asynt 9 Aug 2016

Mahr Federal to Debut New MarShaft™ SCOPE 600 plus 3D at IMTS 2016

Mahr will introduce the new MarShaft™ SCOPE 600 plus 3D at IMTS 2016, September 12-17, 2016, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, Booth #E-5614. Also on display will be the MarGear GMX 400 and the MarSurf® CNC premium Surface Finish System

From Mahr Inc. 9 Aug 2016

Researchers Discover Self-Lubricating, Ultra-Durable Tribofilm

Superman fans often remember how the Man of Steel produced a diamond out of a coal lump by using extreme heat and pressure generated by his bare hands.

8 Aug 2016

Shape-Changing Metamaterial Developed Using Kirigami

The University of Bristol engineers have developed a new shape-changing metamaterial. This metamaterial was created using an ancient Japanese art known as Kirigami. In Kirigami, 3D shapes are obtained by cutting and folding paper.

8 Aug 2016

Rare Minerals Discovered to Occur in Nature

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a special group of porous solids, and today are regarded as one of the hottest new materials.

8 Aug 2016

New Form of Light Discovered by Scientists

Researchers from the Imperial College London have suggested that it is possible to create a new form of light by coupling light into a single electron. The resulting light has the properties of both the electron and the light.

8 Aug 2016

Iowa State Researchers Develop Self-Destructing, Lithium-Ion Battery

Electronic devices that self-destruct when required could keep military secrets from the enemy or they could keep patients away from the pain of removing a medical device. They could even enable environmental sensors to sweep away in the rain.

8 Aug 2016

Rigaku to Present Latest Analytical Instrumentation at 2016 X-ray Microscopy Conference

Rigaku will be in showcase its XRM and CT technology at the 2016 International X-ray Microscopy Conference

From Rigaku Corporation 8 Aug 2016

SRW Products Launches Innovative New Adhesive Technology for Vertical Hardscape Applications

Minnesota-based SRW Products, a national hardscape products and accessories supplier, has launched an innovative new adhesive technology, Vertical Instant Lock. This product is designed to securely affix stone and other hardscape materials to vertical surfaces in under five seconds.

5 Aug 2016

BMW Designs 3D Printed Wheelchairs for the US Paralympics Team

The new 3D printed wheelchairs designed by BMW Designworks for the US Paralympic Track and Field team were revealed in a new TV advertisement.

5 Aug 2016

Ultra-Fast Compact Piezo Nanopositioning Stage, from PI

Nanometer precision and motion control industry expert, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., delivers new solutions for very small position changes, coupled with speed, and high force in its P-630 nanopositioning stages.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 5 Aug 2016