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A Straightforward Technique to Generate Sizable and Exceptionally Pure 2D Materials

Since the revelation of the 2D variant of graphite (dubbed graphene) nearly two decades ago, the fascination with 2D materials and their distinctive physical properties has surged.

13 Jun 2023

New Materials That Convert Light from Low Energy to High Energy

A team of engineers and scientists that comprises scientists from The University of Texas at Austin has developed a new class of materials that can absorb low energy light and convert it into higher energy light.

13 Jun 2023

World-Leading UK Innovators Compete for £50,000 Engineering Prize

A leading developer of clean energy technology, enabling the world’s most progressive companies to decarbonise at scale and pace, an AI-based forecasting and risk management tool that could save billions of pounds by preventing project delays and graphene sensors many times more sensitive than established silicon technology are competing to be named the UK’s leading engineering innovation.

13 Jun 2023

Metso Launches Digital PSC Advisor for Improved Operation of Copper Converting

Optimizing the operation of smelting plants producing blister copper with Peirce Smith Converters (PSC) is typically done manually. To support improved operation, Metso is introducing the PSC Advisor.

13 Jun 2023

$Materials Processing Institute Launches Three Year Hydrogen Research Agreement with Trent Refractories and Kanthal$

Materials Processing Institute Launches Three Year Hydrogen Research Agreement with Trent Refractories and Kanthal

The Materials Processing Institute has announced a progressive research partnership with Trent Refractories and Kanthal to examine the potential impact on industrial processes of using hydrogen as an alternative fuel source.

13 Jun 2023

CSEM Sets New Milestones: Landmark Revenue, 26 New Patent Families, Two New Start-ups, and Leadership Transition with Andreas Rickenbacher

CSEM, a prominent technology innovation center in Switzerland, announces it has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing CHF 100 million in revenue. This accomplishment signifies a considerable step forward in CSEM’s ongoing mission to drive innovation and economic growth.

From CSEM 13 Jun 2023

Latest Developments in Eco-Friendly Gas Insulating Mediums for the Next Generation of SF6-Free Equipment

Gas-insulated equipment (GIE) that utilizes the most potent greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) as insulation and arc-quenching medium has been widely used in the power industry. Seeking eco-friendly insulating gas with advanced performance for next-generation SF6-free GIE is significant for the "net-zero" goal and sustainable development.

12 Jun 2023

Innovative Optical Communication Protocol Capitalizes on Spatial Patterns of Light to Enable Multi-Dimensional Encoding

The patterns of light hold tremendous promise for a large encoding alphabet in optical communications, but progress is hindered by their susceptibility to distortion, such as in atmospheric turbulence or in bent optical fibre.

12 Jun 2023

Allectra Offers Sub-D Feedthroughs for Type K Thermocouples

7 Thermocouple pairs on a single D15 Feedthrough. Allectra now offers Sub-D feedthroughs for Type K Thermocouples: 7 Thermocouple pairs on a single D15 feedthrough. Type K is the most common universal thermocouple ...

From Allectra Limited 12 Jun 2023

Allectra's Compact Flange System (CFS)

Allectra’s new Compact Flange System (CFS) has flanges approximately 40% smaller and lighter than traditional CF flanges. CFS flanges can be used with existing equipment, no need for adaptors or special acces...

From Allectra Limited 12 Jun 2023

Developing Multifunctional Paper for Constructing Smart Devices

According to experts in Beijing, China, common materials like paper and plastic might be converted into electronic “smart devices” by utilizing a simple new way of applying liquid metal to surfaces.

12 Jun 2023

High Magnetoresistance-Exhibiting Material Developed

A team of scientists from Tohoku University has presented a new material that displays huge magnetoresistance, opening the path for developments in non-volatile magnetoresistive memory (MRAM).

12 Jun 2023

Teijin Frontier Develops New Functional Fabric Featuring Unique Span-like Texture and High Stretchability

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, today announced the development of SOLOTEX® LIBERTE, a new functional fabric for sportswear and casual wear. SOLOTEX® LIBERTE fabric features a unique span-like texture and exceptional stretchability, as well as excellent colorability, luster and natural swelling.

12 Jun 2023

HP Decorates Cannes Film Festival with 1500m2 of Sustainable Latex Prints

HP played a leading role at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the annual celebration of global film making, as an official partner and exclusive print technology provider - producing over 1500 square metres of material for the 10-day event in May.

10 Jun 2023

Introducing Fluorinated Cyclic Carbonate into Ether Electrolytes

This research is headed by Prof. Ji Qian and Prof. Renjie Chen (Department of Energy and Environmental Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology). In this study, fluorinated cyclic carbonate (DFEC) is led into an ether electrolyte as an SEI-forming additive.

9 Jun 2023