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Geopolymers with Plant Fiber - What are their Properties?

A paper recently published in the journal Polymers reviewed the mechanical properties of plant fiber-reinforced geopolymers (PFRGs).

By Samudrapom Dam 6 Oct 2022

Engineering a Surface for Large Flexible Electronics

In a paper recently published in the journal Applied Surface Science, researchers proposed a scalable and environmentally viable method to produce poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) electrodes on conventional copy paper by implementing modifications on its surface.

By Chinmay Chari 6 Oct 2022

Scientists Demonstrate Automated Process for Identifying Promising New Materials

A new computational approach will improve understanding of different states of carbon and guide the search for materials yet to be discovered.

6 Oct 2022

Seaweed-Based Battery Paves the Way for Greener and More Efficient Energy Storage

Bristol-led team uses nanomaterials made from seaweed to create a strong battery separator, paving the way for greener and more efficient energy storage.

6 Oct 2022

Conference Review: 18th Confocal Raman Imaging Symposium

For 2022, the Confocal Raman Imaging Symposium once again brought the molecular imaging community together in person.

From WITec GmbH 6 Oct 2022

Microban Presents High Quality, Non-heavy-metal Antimicrobial Technology for Water-based Coatings

Microban International is proud to present LapisShield™, a novel, non-heavy-metal technology designed to seamlessly integrate antimicrobial functionality into any water-based coating formulation.

From Microban International, Ltd. 6 Oct 2022

The Art of Science: EVIDENT Launches Expanded Global Image of the Year Contest

Evident, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, announced its fourth Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award is now open for entries through Feb. 28, 2023.

From Evident - NDT 6 Oct 2022

Asahi Kasei Demonstrates how Crystal IS UVC LED Technology Achieves Higher Disinfection Efficiency in Water Treatment

Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, and subsidiary Crystal IS have concluded in a bacterial performance test, an experimental Klaran™ WR water treatment reactor demonstrated over 75% higher performance than a traditional low pressure mercury lamp system using an equivalent power consumption level.

From Asahi Kasei Corporation 5 Oct 2022

How Materials Degrade in Lithium-Ion Batteries

A research team has successfully observed how lithium ions’ movement causes anode material in batteries to expand and degrade in real time.

5 Oct 2022

New Technique Enables Fast, Large-Scale 3D Printing

The University of Amsterdam has reached a license agreement for rapid, large-scale 3D printing with a sub-micron resolution to the Gouda-based company atum3D

5 Oct 2022

Versatile Shape Memory Ink System Enables 4D Printing

The microscopic geckos and octopuses created by 3D laser printing in Heidelberg University’s molecular engineering laboratories could lead to new possibilities in areas such as microrobotics and biomedicine.

5 Oct 2022

Better Control of Ink Flow Rate During Direct-Ink-Writing

In an article recently published in the journal Additive Manufacturing, researchers discussed the micro-direct ink writing's complex ink flow mechanisms and how they affect flow rate control.

By Surbhi Jain 5 Oct 2022

Artificial Enzyme can Manage the First Step of Water Splitting

Mankind is facing a central challenge: it must manage the transition to a sustainable and carbon dioxide-neutral energy economy.

5 Oct 2022

New Solar Energy Harvesting System Breaks the Efficiency Record of Existing Technologies

The great inventor Thomas Edison once said, "So long as the sun shines, man will be able to develop power in abundance." His wasn't the first great mind to marvel at the notion of harnessing the power of the sun; for centuries inventors have been pondering and perfecting the way to harvest solar energy.

5 Oct 2022

High Performance Computing Projects to Advance Manufacturing and Clean Energy Technologies

Argonne is working closely with industry leaders on two new projects that will advance the development of carbon capture technology and improve the energy efficiency of chemical manufacturing processes.

5 Oct 2022