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Novel Platinum-Cobalt Alloy to Act as a Catalyst in the Next-Gen Hydrogen Fuel Cells

The valuable metal platinum is the main catalyst for the chemical reactions occurring at the heart of the next generation of highly small and high-performing hydrogen fuel cells.

16 Dec 2022

Improving the Green Glow of Organic Solar Cells

Organic solvents derived from plant residue, algae or microorganisms could replace the toxic solvents typically used to produce solar cells. Image Credit: KAUST; Hassan Tahini

16 Dec 2022

Researchers Discover New Type of Fractal Appearing in Spin Ices

The nature and properties of materials depend strongly on dimension. Imagine how different life in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional world would be from the three dimensions we're commonly accustomed to.

16 Dec 2022

Study Shows How AI Could Help Pinpoint the Right Types of Molten Salts

Technology developed at Argonne can help narrow the field of candidates for molten salts, a new study demonstrates.

16 Dec 2022

Two New Products in Sensofar’s Integrable Head Line

Sensofar has always worked towards achieving excellence in the field of optical metrology.

From Sensofar Metrology 16 Dec 2022

Basic Aspects of Catalytic Theories Used in the Design of Electrocatalysts

Electrocatalysis is important in many clean energy conversion technologies, and it can be combined with renewable energy generation systems like photovoltaic, wind turbines, and hydropower to tackle future global energy and climate issues.

15 Dec 2022

New Electrolyte System Hopes to Enhance Battery Stability

A collaborative research team headed by Professors Lee Hong-kyung, Lee Yong-min, and Lee Ho-chun of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, DGIST (President: Kuk Yang) created a new concept system that can significantly increase the stability and lifespan of next-generation batteries.

15 Dec 2022

Upgrading the Performance of Lithium Batteries

Researchers from China examine new options for the electrolyte, the conductive medium at the center of a battery, in an article that was recently published in the open-access Journal of Power Sources Advances.

15 Dec 2022

Self-Healing Polymer Made From a Common Chemical Compound

The first self-healing polymer has been produced by material scientists at RIKEN using a commercially available compound.

15 Dec 2022

Fabricating a Bifacial Perovskite-CIGS Tandem Solar Cell

Bifacial thin film solar cells constructed from copper indium gallium diselenide, or CIGS, may gather solar energy from both their front and back sides, possibly yielding more solar energy than traditional equivalents. However, so far, their development has resulted in very moderate energy conversion efficiency.

15 Dec 2022

Fabricating Advanced Materials Using Spark Plasma Sintering

Since the 1980s, technology transfer has been part of the mission for the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories. But while the concept seems simple – find ways to move lab-developed innovations into new products and services in private industry – it's actually quite complex.

15 Dec 2022

Some Solvents More Effective than Others at Getting Between Plants’ Polymers

Lignin and cellulose are polymers-;large molecules made up of repeating modules-;that are situated in a tangled braid, along with some other polymers, within the plant cell wall.

15 Dec 2022

Opening Event for CSEM’s Battery Innovation Hub

Switzerland's energy future is electric, whether in transport, factories, or homes. But the revolution needed to power this transition calls for innovative energy storage solutions.

From CSEM 15 Dec 2022

A New Technique Will Have a Huge Impact on Clean Energy Storage Devices

A novel growth technique has been developed for hybrid perovskites that could have a huge impact on clean energy storage devices.

14 Dec 2022

Remotely Manipulating a Composite Material Using Heat and Magnetic Fields

At the Public University of Navarre (UPNA/NUP), scientists, who belong to the Smart Cities (ISC) and InaMat2 institutes, have remotely handled a composite that has been made out of thermoplastic and iron powder utilizing heat and magnetic fields. This helps achieve a “degree of control never seen before.”

14 Dec 2022

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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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Novel Platinum-Cobalt Alloy to Act as a Catalyst in the Next-Gen Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Improving the Green Glow of Organic Solar Cells

Researchers Discover New Type of Fractal Appearing in Spin Ices

Study Shows How AI Could Help Pinpoint the Right Types of Molten Salts

Two New Products in Sensofar’s Integrable Head Line

Basic Aspects of Catalytic Theories Used in the Design of Electrocatalysts

New Electrolyte System Hopes to Enhance Battery Stability

Upgrading the Performance of Lithium Batteries

Self-Healing Polymer Made From a Common Chemical Compound

Fabricating a Bifacial Perovskite-CIGS Tandem Solar Cell

Fabricating Advanced Materials Using Spark Plasma Sintering

Some Solvents More Effective than Others at Getting Between Plants’ Polymers

Opening Event for CSEM’s Battery Innovation Hub

A New Technique Will Have a Huge Impact on Clean Energy Storage Devices

Remotely Manipulating a Composite Material Using Heat and Magnetic Fields

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Archaeometry: Unveiling the Past with Future-Ready Tools

Why Temperature and Electric Current Matter in EV Lubricant Testing

Inside the HIVE: A Modular Architecture for Future-Proof Microscopy

KLA-7 low-temperature flow tester for petroleum products

In-situ Nanomechanical Testing with Hysitron PI Envision

Verification for Measurement Devices with the ABB Ability™

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Radar Signal Recording Redefined for Military Test Vehicles

Characterizing Carbon Materials Using Raman Spectroscopy

Powder Bed-Based Additive Manufacturing and Powder Rheology Explained

Spectrophotometry for Ensuring Natural Sugar Purity

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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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Archaeometry: Unveiling the Past with Future-Ready Tools

Why Temperature and Electric Current Matter in EV Lubricant Testing

Inside the HIVE: A Modular Architecture for Future-Proof Microscopy

1New Smart Plastic to Revolutionize Aerospace and Automotive Industries

2Metal-Organic Frameworks Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes Across All Key Material Types

3Imaging Gas Flow in Sandstone with Raman Spectroscopy

4Solar Cells Get Efficiency Boost From Novel Molecular Layer

5Geologists Unlock Hidden Information Using Raman Spectroscopy and AI

6Citrine Informatics to Provide AI for DARPA INTACT Program, Revolutionizing Ceramic Toughness

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