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New 4-Inch Plasma Etching Technology Opens Door to Mass Production of Next-Generation 2D Semiconductors

A large-scale (4-inch), highly uniform, and defect-free plasma etching technology, which will likely become the foundation of the industrial supply of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), a next-generation two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor, has been developed.

26 Jun 2023

ESF Researchers Receive $324,000 Grant to Develop Sustainable Lignin-Derived Products

Researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) – one of the nation's premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future – received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further its research on carbon-neutral alternative sources for value-added chemicals currently sourced from petroleum and other fossil fuels.

26 Jun 2023

New Rubber Design Could Help Cut Down on Microplastic Pollution

When it comes to the environmental impacts of cars, much ink has been spilled on tailpipe emissions. But there's another environmental threat from cars you might not think about: microplastic pollution.

26 Jun 2023

New Transistor Technology Offers Low-Power, Flexible Displays

A University of Surrey discovery that solves a problem that has hampered source-gated transistors (SGT) could bring low-cost, flexible displays that require very little energy one step closer.

23 Jun 2023

A New European Project Delves into Advanced Lightweight Bio-Based or Recycled Materials to Facilitate the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, coordinates the FOREST project, a new EU funded research to delve into advanced lightweight bio-based or recycled materials to facilitate the decarbonization of the transport sector.

From AIMPLAS 23 Jun 2023

Durable, Efficient, and Cheap Solar Cells Developed

Perovskite solar cells developed by a group of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have got a world record efficiency of 24.35% with an active region of 1 cm2.

23 Jun 2023

Researchers Examine Material Performance to Build Solar Cells of Tomorrow

Researchers at Florida State University and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are helping build the solar cells of tomorrow by examining how a next-generation material can operate efficiently under real-world conditions that include baking temperatures and hours of sunlight.

23 Jun 2023

New Speciation Atlas Reveals the Behavior and Stability of POMs

To unveil the previously elusive behavior and stability of complex metal compounds found in aqueous solutions called 'POMs', researchers at the University of Vienna have created a speciation atlas now published in Science Advances.

23 Jun 2023

University Network Aims to Develop the Next Generation of Semiconductor Industry’s Workforce

The University of Utah is one of thirteen founding partner members of the Northwest University Semiconductor Network, a partnership with and created by Micron Technology, Inc. whose goal is to help develop the next generation of the United States’ semiconductor industry’s workforce.

23 Jun 2023

YINCAE Launches Snap Cure, Highly filled, 100% No-Clean Flux Residue Compatible Underfill: UF 120HA

YINCAE, a leading manufacturer of electronic materials, has announced the launch of its new product, UF 120HA.

From YINCAE Advanced Materials 23 Jun 2023

Brooks Instrument Adds New Hazardous Area Capabilities to SLAMf Mass Flow Controllers

Brooks Instrument, a world leader in advanced flow, pressure and vapor delivery solutions, has released a new SLAMf Series of elastomer-sealed, IP66-rated thermal mass flow controllers (MFCs) with expanded Class I/Division 2 and Zone 2 approvals for hazardous and harsh environments.

From Brooks Instrument 23 Jun 2023