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Selecting Sustainable Fibers for Composite Materials

The durability, lightness, and strength of composite materials make them applicable in many industries from building, construction, and infrastructure (BCI) to wind energy, transportation, and telecoms.

22 Nov 2023

Correction: Nano Dimension Announces Breakthrough in Materials Critical for Additively Manufactured Electronics

Nano Dimension Ltd. today announced a breakthrough in the development of a material that is a critical enabler for the advancement of additively manufactured electronics.

From Nano Dimension 22 Nov 2023

Granutools introduces the GranuPack Permeability

In the world of powder processing, understanding the permeability of powders is vital for a wide range of industries. Whether it's pharmaceuticals, food production, or additive manufac...

From Granutools 21 Nov 2023

The Real-Time Working Principle of Promoters in a Catalytic Reaction

The working principle of so-called promoters in a catalytic process has been effectively seen in real-time for the first time by researchers at TU Wien. Although their significance in technology is significant, little is known about how these promoters operate.

21 Nov 2023

Saliva Substitute Technology Aids People Suffering From Dry Mouth

According to lab studies, a breakthrough aqueous lubricant technology intended to treat people with dry mouths is up to five times more effective than currently available commercial products.

21 Nov 2023

Potential Load-Bearing Implants Made of Additively Manufactured Ti-Ta-Cu Alloys

Traditional methods, such as topical or systemic antibiotic administration, may not be effective in preventing colonization, even though it is a major cause of failure and clinical complications for load-bearing metallic orthopedic implants. This is especially true in the case of secondary infection, which frequently necessitates surgical removal of the implants and, in extreme cases, even limb amputation.

21 Nov 2023

New Study Reveals the True Benefits of Utility-Scale Solar

Imagine a household that consumes 1,000 kilowatt hours of energy per month. Then they install solar panels on their roof that generate 500 kilowatt hours of electricity per month on average.

21 Nov 2023

The 25th China Hi-Tech Fair Showcasing Cutting-Edge Innovations from Global Exhibitors

The 25th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) has been unfolding in Shenzhen with unprecedented success since its opening on November 15, 2023.

20 Nov 2023

Ultrafine-Ligament Nanoporous Platinum for Enhanced Actuator Performance

Actuators, akin to the muscles in the human body or the vibrators in mobile phones, are crucial components in machinery, converting energy into motion. The perfect actuator material necessitates commendable electrochemical properties to consistently conduct electrical currents composed of flowing electrons.

20 Nov 2023

New Method Converts Mixed Plastics Into Biodegradable Polymers

Researchers have devised a method to dismantle the blend of traditional and bio-based plastics typically arriving at recycling centers.

20 Nov 2023

Novel Approach Boosts Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency

Northwestern University researchers have once again elevated the benchmarks for perovskite solar cells, achieving new efficiency records through a groundbreaking development in the emerging technology.

20 Nov 2023

How a New Predictive Model is Changing the Game in Membrane Emulsification

A recent study published in Chemical Engineering Science has marked a significant advancement in membrane emulsification technology, crucial for sectors like pharmaceuticals, food processing, and cosmetics.

By Skyla Baily 20 Nov 2023

$Thermo Scientific ARL X’TRA Companion X-Ray Diffractometer now Enables High Precision Phase and Structure Analysis for Quality Control$

Thermo Scientific ARL X’TRA Companion X-Ray Diffractometer now Enables High Precision Phase and Structure Analysis for Quality Control

Thermo Fisher Scientific is launching the Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer to support cost-effective routine phase analysis for quality monitoring in any laboratory.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific - Elemental and Phase Analysis 20 Nov 2023

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Next Generation Optical Emission Spectrometers

Thermo Fisher has announced the release of its new Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus Optical Emission Spectrometer range, designed to streamline elemental analysis in the metal production, processing and recycling industries, as well as in contract and research labs.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific - Elemental and Phase Analysis 20 Nov 2023

Deep Learning's Role in Phase Identification

In a pioneering move, Tokyo University of Science has made a remarkable stride in material science. Their latest development involves a deep learning model adept at pinpointing new quasicrystalline phases in multiphase crystalline materials, a feat previously mired in complexity and time constraints.

By Skyla Baily 20 Nov 2023