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Developing Elastomers That Respond to Lower Electrical Charges

Muscles in the body expand and contract effortlessly when wriggling the toes or lifting groceries. Some polymers are capable of acting as artificial muscles when activated by dangerously high voltages.

13 Apr 2023

Optris Celebrates Anniversary: 20 Years of Safe Infrared Temperature Measurement

Two decades of innovation in infrared: Since 2003, Berlin-based Optris GmbH has been taking care of accurate, reliable and non-contact temperature measurement in many different industries and research.

From Optris GmbH & Co. KG 13 Apr 2023

Rigaku Opens Their First Semiconductor Metrology Technology Center in Silicon Valley

Rigaku, the leading provider of X-ray metrology solutions for semiconductor in-line processes, research and development, and high-volume manufacturing, has opened their first Semiconductor Metrology Technology Center.

From Rigaku Corporation 13 Apr 2023

Sandvik’s Metal Powder Webshop Osprey® Online is Open for Business

As of today, April 12th, Sandvik’s metal powder webshop, offering standardized alloys for additive manufacturing (AM) from stock, is officially open for business.

From Sandvik AB 13 Apr 2023

New Phosphorous Material Discovered After Lightning Strike

A University of South Florida professor discovered that lightning that struck a tree in a New Port Richey area created a new phosphorus material. It was discovered in a rock, the first time in solid form on Earth, and it could be a member of a new mineral group.

12 Apr 2023

UMass Amherst Engineers Invent Synthetic Textile that Models on Polar Bear Fur

Three engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have invented a fabric that concludes the 80-year quest to make a synthetic textile modeled on Polar bear fur.

11 Apr 2023

Activated Carbon Technology Effectively Reduces Daily Odors

Odorous gases are prevalent in places like septic tanks, sewage systems, livestock farms, and waste disposal facilities. They are unpleasant and severely irritate the eyes, nose, and respiratory system.

11 Apr 2023

Advancing Green Chemistry and Green Carbon Science With Multicomponent Catalysts

Although the chemical industry has contributed significantly to the advancement of humanity, concerns over its effects on the environment are mounting.

11 Apr 2023

Using Peroxide to Observe Metal Oxide Reactions

Scientists at Binghamton University have conducted research in collaboration with the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) — a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory — to get a better understanding of how peroxides on the surface of copper oxide promote the oxidation of hydrogen but prevent the oxidation of carbon monoxide, enabling them to control oxidation reactions.

10 Apr 2023

Compound-Based Molecular Switches

Molecular switches are chemicals with molecular structures that can change between two or more stable configurations in response to environmental changes. They are of particular interest in the creation of molecular computers, molecular machines, and drug-delivery systems.

10 Apr 2023

Antique Electrochemical Equation Helps Scientists to Manage Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

To manage atmospheric carbon dioxide and convert the gas into a useful product, Cornell University scientists have dusted off an archaic – now 120 years old – electrochemical equation.

10 Apr 2023

New ‘Active Stealth’ Polymer is Safer and More Effective for Delivering Drugs

Researchers have developed a novel synthetic substance that has the potential to be a more effective and safer way of delivering drugs around the body.

10 Apr 2023

Teijin Frontier Facilitates Recycling of Discarded Polyester Apparel with Novel Technology for Removing Polyurethane Elastomer Fiber

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today it has developed a new foreign material removal technology to eliminate polyurethane (PU) elastomer fiber from discarded polyester apparel.

From Teijin Limited 10 Apr 2023

Chemical Engineers Develop a Model of How Catalytic Reactions Work at the Atomic Scale

Catalyst materials accelerate chemical reactions without undergoing changes themselves. They are critical for refining petroleum products and for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, plastics, food additives, fertilizers, green fuels, industrial chemicals and much more.

7 Apr 2023

Marine Microalga-Derived Wax Could be the Next Big Thing in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

A wax that is derived from a commonly grown marine microalga could be the next big thing in cosmetics and personal care products, thanks to a recent license agreement between the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Western Washington University (WWU)—which jointly own the patents—and Upwell Cosmetics, a start-up materials company founded in Woods Hole, Mass.

7 Apr 2023

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Developing Elastomers That Respond to Lower Electrical Charges

Optris Celebrates Anniversary: 20 Years of Safe Infrared Temperature Measurement

Rigaku Opens Their First Semiconductor Metrology Technology Center in Silicon Valley

Sandvik’s Metal Powder Webshop Osprey® Online is Open for Business

New Phosphorous Material Discovered After Lightning Strike

UMass Amherst Engineers Invent Synthetic Textile that Models on Polar Bear Fur

Activated Carbon Technology Effectively Reduces Daily Odors

Advancing Green Chemistry and Green Carbon Science With Multicomponent Catalysts

Using Peroxide to Observe Metal Oxide Reactions

Compound-Based Molecular Switches

Antique Electrochemical Equation Helps Scientists to Manage Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

New ‘Active Stealth’ Polymer is Safer and More Effective for Delivering Drugs

Teijin Frontier Facilitates Recycling of Discarded Polyester Apparel with Novel Technology for Removing Polyurethane Elastomer Fiber

Chemical Engineers Develop a Model of How Catalytic Reactions Work at the Atomic Scale

Marine Microalga-Derived Wax Could be the Next Big Thing in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

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Ensuring Battery Material Quality at Every Step

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

Eliminating Contaminants: How Advanced Analytics Improve Battery Quality

How the PDM3700 Helps You Stay Compliant with Real-Time Dust Monitoring

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Detecting Sulfur Compounds During Oxidation

How to Measure RIE Lag in Deep Trenches Using 3D Optical Profiling

The Critical Role of Large Motors in Energy Infrastructure Evolution

Peering Beneath the Surface: Exploring Earth Materials with the Thermo Scientific Quattro ESEM

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Ensuring Battery Material Quality at Every Step

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

Eliminating Contaminants: How Advanced Analytics Improve Battery Quality

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2Water Heaters Could Revolutionize Thermal Energy Storage

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4Advanced Ion-Selective Membranes Boost Clean Energy Systems

5Stronger, Cheaper Titanium a 'Leap Forward' for Industry

6Composite Tubes Enable Geothermal Energy Storage

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