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Analyzing the Electrochemical Storage of Graphdiyne Interface

A synthetic carbon-based crystalline material called graphdiyne (GDY) has progressed from the drawing board to a potentially key element in driving the next leap in battery technology.

27 Oct 2022

Making Rigid Polyurethane Biofoams from Banana and Bergamot Peels

A new paper in Polymers, authored by researchers from Brazil, has explored the use of two underutilized agricultural and food waste products, banana and bergamot peels, for use as biomaterials to produce rigid polyurethane biofoams.

By Reginald Davey 27 Oct 2022

Superior Stretchable Microwave Transmission Lines in Wearable Electronics

A team of researchers recently published a paper in the journal Light: Science & Applications that demonstrated a novel strategy to fabricate stretchable microwave transmission lines with superior durability and reliability for wearable wireless communication systems.

By Samudrapom Dam 27 Oct 2022

Fire detected, fire banned

Heat waves caused by climate change are currently also increasing strongly across Europe and the associated risk of forest fires is rising immensely. Fires in natural areas are increasingly getting out of control due to ...

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 27 Oct 2022

How Can Droplets Hitting Plant Leaves Inspire Artificial Materials and Devices?

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Communication Materials, researchers discussed liquid-solid interaction that electrifies when water droplets meet living plant leaves.

By Surbhi Jain 27 Oct 2022

PostProcess and EOS Announce Strategic Partnership to Enable More Sustainable Automation Through the Additive Manufacturing Workflow

PostProcess, the leader in automated and intelligent post-processing solutions for 3D printed parts, and EOS, a leading supplier for responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technology, announce a d...

From PostProcess Technologies 27 Oct 2022

UAS3 Bearing Toolbox

Have you ever thought that certain tasks sometimes take up time that could otherwise be spent on more useful ones?

From SDT Ultrasound Solutions 27 Oct 2022

Europium-Based Thin-Film Coating Accelerates Vegetal Plant and Tree Growth

An interdisciplinary team from Hokkaido University's Engineering and Agriculture departments and the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) has developed a europium-based thin-film coating that they demonstrated accelerates both vegetal plant and tree growth.

27 Oct 2022

New Technique can Precisely Control the Arrangement and Placement of Nanoparticles on a Material

Researchers at MIT have developed a technique for precisely controlling the arrangement and placement of nanoparticles on a material, like the silicon used for computer chips, in a way that does not damage or contaminate the surface of the material.

27 Oct 2022

Researchers Successfully Design and Build a Dielectric Nanocavity

Until recently, it was widely believed among physicists that it was impossible to compress light below the so-called diffraction limit (see fact box), except when using metal nanoparticles, which unfortunately also absorb light.

27 Oct 2022

Smart Energy Management Systems

Local management of energy systems is a key enabler of the future smart grid with a growing penetration of photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles (EVs), and heat pumps.

From CSEM 27 Oct 2022

Simplifying the World of Materials Properties Evaluation Using AI

Mettler-Toledo, together with CSEM and ZHAW has developed AIWizard: An artificial intelligence (AI) option for their STARe software that will make it easier to interpret DSC curves for thermal analysis.

From CSEM 27 Oct 2022

Humans and Machines Work in Sync in a Cockpit Assistance System

Within the framework of the European Peggasus project, CSEM and its partners have developed a vision system that allows pilots to focus on important tasks in the cockpit, improving crew efficiency and maximizing flight safety.

From CSEM 27 Oct 2022

Digital Support for Lab Techs Helps Them Avoid Mistakes and Prevent Quality-Related Errors

DeckCheck™ for lab techs is a deep-learning vision system developed by CSEM and integrated in TECAN's Fluent® automated workstation. DeckCheck™ displays discrepancies such as missing plates or incorrectly loaded tip boxes and allows the operator to correct the situation.

From CSEM 27 Oct 2022

Multi-Axis Bioreactor: Preclinical Assessment of Intervertebral Disc Tissues

Advanced bioreactors enable investigators to maintain viable tissue samples in closed systems under laboratory conditions. A multi-axis bioreactor has been designed for therapy testing to address the unmet need for the long-term culture of intervertebral discs under complex mechanical stimulation.

From CSEM 27 Oct 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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Analyzing the Electrochemical Storage of Graphdiyne Interface

Making Rigid Polyurethane Biofoams from Banana and Bergamot Peels

Superior Stretchable Microwave Transmission Lines in Wearable Electronics

Fire detected, fire banned

How Can Droplets Hitting Plant Leaves Inspire Artificial Materials and Devices?

PostProcess and EOS Announce Strategic Partnership to Enable More Sustainable Automation Through the Additive Manufacturing Workflow

UAS3 Bearing Toolbox

Europium-Based Thin-Film Coating Accelerates Vegetal Plant and Tree Growth

New Technique can Precisely Control the Arrangement and Placement of Nanoparticles on a Material

Researchers Successfully Design and Build a Dielectric Nanocavity

Smart Energy Management Systems

Simplifying the World of Materials Properties Evaluation Using AI

Humans and Machines Work in Sync in a Cockpit Assistance System

Digital Support for Lab Techs Helps Them Avoid Mistakes and Prevent Quality-Related Errors

Multi-Axis Bioreactor: Preclinical Assessment of Intervertebral Disc Tissues

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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

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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

3Solar Cells Get Efficiency Boost From Novel Molecular Layer

4Geologists Unlock Hidden Information Using Raman Spectroscopy and AI

5CRAIC Technologies Introduces Smart Merge: Seamless Spectral Integration Across UV-VIS-NIR Ranges

6Imaging Gas Flow in Sandstone with Raman Spectroscopy

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