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ITMO University and Bosch Launch Research Project in Active Matter Physics

ITMO University and Bosch corporation have signed an agreement on conducting research in the field of active matter physics, a field hitherto not studied in Russia.

22 Dec 2021

Recovering Energy from Organic Waste

As the global population grows and economies become increasingly industrialized, energy requirements are increasing. To explore the potential for energy recovery from organic waste to help meet these demands, a paper has been published in Energies.

By Reginald Davey 22 Dec 2021

Managing Photovoltaic and Electric Vehicle Energy Uses in Homes

The global energy transition is focused on carving out a path towards sustainable energy and net-zero carbon, while governments and corporations have made commitments to such goals ordinary individuals are also making steady adjustments to their lives including the adoption of rooftop photovoltaics (PVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).

By David J. Cross 22 Dec 2021

Powder Rheology Studies of Spray Dried Heavy Metal Powders in Industrial Applications

A frequently used method of powder granulation in metal or ceramic powder manufacturing is spray drying. Slurries composed of solid particulates, polymer additives e.g. lubricants and surfactants, and other additives are...

From Freeman Technology 21 Dec 2021

Direct Air Capture (DAC) of CO2 & the Important Role of Porous Materials in DAC Technology

In this free on demand presentation, join Professor Christopher Jones, from the Georgia Institute of Technology, for his upcoming webinar ‘Direct Air Capture (DAC) of CO2 & the Important Role of Porous Material...

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 21 Dec 2021

Promising Anode Material Made with Bio-Based Polymers for Li-Ion Batteries

With climate change persisting, a growing number of scientists are these days concentrating on enhancing electric vehicles (EVs) to make them a more appealing alternative to standard gas cars. The battery enhancement of EVs is a significant issue to attract additional drives.

21 Dec 2021

Surprising Metamorphosis in Material Could Lead to Better-Performing Electronic Devices

Scientists have discovered that manganese coupled with sulfide, when under pressure, undergoes a surprising metamorphosis with potential uses in next-generation electronics.

21 Dec 2021

Flexible Shellac Ink for Applications in Sustainable Printed Electronics

More precise, faster, cheaper: Researchers all over the world have been working for years on producing electrical circuits using additive processes such as robotic 3-printing (so-called robocasting) – with great success, but this is now becoming a problem.

21 Dec 2021

Phosphorene Nanoribbons Dramatically Improve Solar Cells’ Efficiency

Researchers have incorporated phosphorene nanoribbons into new types of solar cells, dramatically improving their efficiency.

21 Dec 2021

Synthesis of Highly Impact-Resistant Block Polymer-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs – sometimes called thermoplastic rubbers) are a chemically-bonded combination of multiple polymers ("copolymer") – typically a plastic and a rubber – that have both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties.

21 Dec 2021

Recycling Cotton Gin Trash for Use in Soil

The cotton industry produces significant amounts of organic waste annually. Rather than this valuable organic material going to landfill, it could be utilized as a sustainable feedstock for high quality soil additives.

By Reginald Davey 21 Dec 2021

Novel Propulsion System Design for a Biomimetic Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

A team of researchers in Poland have developed a novel energy-saving propulsion system design for a biomimetic unmanned underwater vehicle (BUUV). Published in the journal Energies, the team detail their research on the innovative propulsion system design.

By David J. Cross 21 Dec 2021

Crystallographic Discoveries Bring New Clarity to Pharmaceutical Psilocybin Polymorph Characterization

Breakthrough research has now revealed the true crystal forms of pharmaceutical psilocybin.

21 Dec 2021

Oxford Instruments’ Atomfab® System is Production-Qualified at a Market-Leading GaN Power Electronics Device Manufacturer

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, a leading supplier of plasma etch and deposition high volume manufacturing solutions to major Compound Semiconductor device manufacturers, has had its remote plasma Atomic Layer Deposition nitride passivation solution qualified for full production by a US-based market leading power electronics manufacturer of GaN devices to support the first phase of its ramp.

From Oxford Instruments Semiconductor 21 Dec 2021

Atomic-Scale Magnetic Patterns Could Help Store Large Data in Small Space

A new research proposes that atomic-scale magnetic patterns similar to the spikes of a hedgehog could result in hard disks with extremely larger capacities than present-day devices.

20 Dec 2021