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Proposing a New Theory to Explain Glass Transition

Glass is fascinating because, even though it seems transparent and rigid, it is actually a complicated material.

25 Sep 2023

New Proton-Exchange Graphene Membrane Overcomes the “Crossover Phenomenon”

The demand for the development of direct methanol/formic acid-fuel cell technology has been rising to achieve carbon neutrality.

25 Sep 2023

Zeus Celebrates Grand Opening of New Arden Hills, Minnesota Facility

Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer solutions, commemorated the grand opening of its Minnesota facility today in Arden Hills. The state-of-the-art catheter manufacturing facility is expected to create more than 100...

From Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. 25 Sep 2023

The Sparkling Potential of Lab-Grown Diamonds in Energy Transformation

It sounds magical: photoelectrodes have the potential to transform the greenhouse gas CO2 back into N2 or methanol molecules into useful fertilizer by just using the energy of sunlight.

22 Sep 2023

New Material Could Revolutionize Smart Window Technology

A material for next-generation dynamic windows has been illustrated by scientists, which would enable building occupants to change their windows between three modes.

22 Sep 2023

Developing Ultra-Thin MOF Films for Efficient Gas Separation

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are special materials with nano-sized pores.

22 Sep 2023

Developing a High-Efficiency Photocatalyst for Converting CO2 to Methane

The research group headed by Professor In Soo-Il in the Department of Energy Engineering at DGIST has come up with a high-efficiency photocatalyst that has the potential to transform carbon dioxide (CO2), a significant contributor to global warming, into the energy resource methane.

21 Sep 2023

New Way to Mass Produce Cheaper, Lighter Perovskite Solar Cells

A significant scientific advancement from the researchers at the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) is moving closer to mass-producing the next generation of more affordable and lightweight perovskite solar cells.

21 Sep 2023

Metso Expands Its Process Piloting Capabilities in Finland to Meet the Needs of the Battery Industry

Metso has modernized its pilot facility at Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and other battery chemicals process testing.

21 Sep 2023

Surge in Production Demand for Solar N-Type Cells Observed as Battery Technology Evolution Accelerates, Says TrendForce

Leveraging the superior conversion efficiency of N-type cells, the rise of cost-effective TOPCon cell technology in 2022 has seen N-type cell technology rapidly expand, inviting many solar industry participants into the competition.

21 Sep 2023

Lithoz reaffirms global market leadership position in ceramic 3D printing according to new VoxelMatters report

In the latest report issued by VoxelMatters, acknowledged independent source of information for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, Lithoz have once again confirmed their global number one position in ceramic 3D printing for 2022

From Lithoz GmbH 21 Sep 2023

Sustainable Chameleon-Inspired Temperature Adaptive Coating

Many individuals will switch off their air conditioners and turn on their heaters as summer gives way to October.

21 Sep 2023

A New Eco-Friendly Replacement for Synthetic Fibers

Researchers in China have created fibers that are six times more durable than the Kevlar used in bulletproof vests by genetically modifying silkworms to produce spider silk.

21 Sep 2023

Self-Cleaning Membranes Improve Efficiency of Desalination Technologies

A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has invented a new type of self-cleaning, hybrid membrane that gives a solution to key issues that have hitherto hindered desalination methods.

21 Sep 2023