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NAS Batteries for JAXA’s Misasa Deep Space Station Starts Operations ~ Contributing to BCP Measures and Stable Electric Power

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. delivered NAS batteries that have started operation at the Misasa Deep Space Station of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

19 Jan 2023

Fujitsu and Teijin Start Joint Trials with V Frames and Advanced Bikes to Enhance Environmental Value of Recycled Carbon Fiber Used in the Manufacturing Process of Bicycle Frames

Fujitsu Limited and Teijin Limited today announced the launch of a joint project running from January to March 2023 to enhance the environmental value of recycled resources in the production of bicycle frames together with V Frames GmbH, a German manufacturer and distributor of carbon fiber reinforced plastic bicycle frames, and E Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH, a German manufacturer of bicycles.

19 Jan 2023

Harnessing Solar Energy: New Method Improves Readings of Double-Sided Panels

A leading laboratory in photonics and renewable energy at the University of Ottawa has developed a new method for measuring the solar energy produced by bifacial solar panels, the double-sided solar technology which is expected to meet increased global energy demands moving forward.

19 Jan 2023

Preservation of Historical Structures with MCI® Technology!

The famous Zagreb Cathedral is the tallest and one of the most beautiful buildings in Croatia that attracts thousands of tourists worldwide. As the most impressive gothic-style sacral building southeast of the Alps, it is characterized by great architectural and historical value.

From Cortec Corporation 19 Jan 2023

Covestro and LANXESS Cooperate to Produce More Sustainable Raw Materials with Reduced CO2 Footprint

Chemical companies Covestro and LANXESS are cooperating in the energy-intensive production of basic chemicals at their Lower Rhine sites in Germany and make them more climate friendly.

19 Jan 2023

Fabricating Intrinsic Flame-Retardant Smart Textiles for Smart Firefighting

Firefighting may appear very different in the future, due to intelligent fire suits and masks created by numerous research institutions in China.

18 Jan 2023

Review of Functionalized Copper Current Collectors for Lithium Metal Anodes

In terms of anode materials for the next-generation high-energy-density batteries, lithium metal exhibits great promise.

18 Jan 2023

Transforming Ocean Plastic Waste into Pharmaceutical Components Using Fungi

Research on fungi underway at the University of Kansas has helped transform tough-to-recycle plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean into key components for making pharmaceuticals.

18 Jan 2023

Biopolymer-Based Shapeable Sensors Glow When It Detects Invisible Threats

Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed a way to detect bacteria, toxins, and dangerous chemicals in our environment using a biopolymer sensor that can be printed like ink on a wide range of materials, including wearable items such as gloves, masks, or everyday clothing.

18 Jan 2023

Hiden Analytical Gains ISO 14001 Accreditation

Hiden Analytical has gained the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 environmental accreditation signifying the company as a leader in environmental management in all areas of the business.

From Hiden Analytical 17 Jan 2023

Improving the Specific Capacity of NVP

Scientists have succeeded in enhancing the specific capacity of Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP), a novel electrode material, according to a recent study published in Advanced Science.

17 Jan 2023

Interfacial Interactions of Lead-Free Perovskite for Efficient Hydrogen Production

A promising and environmentally friendly method for addressing the energy crisis and lowering emissions from fossil fuels is the conversion of solar energy into hydrogen energy.

16 Jan 2023

Georgia Tech Team Develops a Cheaper, More Compact Flow Battery Cell Configuration

Clean energy is the leading solution for climate change. But solar and wind power are inconsistent at producing enough energy for a reliable power grid. Alternatively, lithium-ion batteries can store energy but are a limited resource.

16 Jan 2023

Tuning Catalyst Microenvironments for Selective Production of Single C2+ Products

The mechanism of the coverage-driven selectivity shift from ethylene to acetate in high-rate CO2/CO electrolysis has been unraveled by a research team headed by Profs. Xinhe Bao, Guoxiong Wang, and Dunfeng Gao from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

16 Jan 2023