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Study Shows the Importance of Similarity Theory for Boosting Fuel Cell Research

Globally, research groups focusing on technology associated with hydrogen production are constantly increasing, which is now extensively believed to be the ultimate clean energy carrier.

1 Dec 2021

Flotation Separation of Graphite from Cathode Active Materials for Li-Ion Battery Recycling

Lithium-ion batteries are commercially important devices that provide low-carbon energy storage solutions for multiple industries.

By Reginald Davey 1 Dec 2021

Green Electronic Laptops: Design and Development

The move toward sustainability in the electronics industry requires innovative approaches that consider aspects of product design, development, materials, economic viability, and consumer patterns. To explore the design, development, and commercial uptake of green laptops, a paper has been published in Technovation.

By Reginald Davey 1 Dec 2021

End-of-life Turbine Blades: Reuse, Recycling, and Technical Considerations

Wind turbines are a vital element of the move toward net zero carbon emissions. However, challenges currently exist in dealing with turbine blades at the end of their service life.

By Reginald Davey 1 Dec 2021

Researchers Develop a Biomaterial to Repair the Heart, Muscles, and Vocal Cords

Combining knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, scientists from McGill University develop a biomaterial tough enough to repair the heart, muscles, and vocal cords, representing a major advance in regenerative medicine.

1 Dec 2021

New Research Gives a Bird's-Eye View of Plastic Lifecycle

In 1950, 2 million metric tonnes of new plastic was produced globally. In 2018, the world produced 360 million metric tonnes of plastics.

1 Dec 2021

New Technology for Chemical Separation of Rare-Earth Elements Licensed to Marshallton

A new technology for rare-earth elements chemical separation has been licensed to Marshallton Research Laboratories, a North Carolina-based manufacturer of organic chemicals for a range of industries.

1 Dec 2021

Element Six's DNV B1™ Wins 2021 E&T Innovation Award

Element Six (E6), part of the De Beers Group, has been named as an E&T Innovation Award winner in the R&D category for its quantum grade chemical vapour deposition (CVD) diamond, DNV B1™. The annual awards...

From Element Six 1 Dec 2021

Study Introduces Framework to Understand New Class of Curved Lattice Materials

A new study from Swansea University has introduced a framework to calculate the material properties of a new class of two-dimensional curved hexagonal lattices that could be used in the production of improved mechanical metamaterials found in bio-engineering, stretchable electronics, impact absorption and soft robots.

1 Dec 2021

Compact Semiconductor-Based Laser Modules

LASER COMPONENTS can supply compact semiconductor-based laser modules, which offer many advantages over traditional gas lasers.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 1 Dec 2021

Metso Outotec Introduces Modular Horizontal Mill Plant Units for Simple Grinding Circuit Selection and Execution

Metso Outotec is launching yet another unique solution in its range of minerals processing plant islands: the Horizontal Mill Plant Units.

From Metso 1 Dec 2021

Proact Delivers Infrastructure for AI to Västra Götaland Region

The Västra Götaland Region in Sweden invests in its own AI platform to meet the growing needs of healthcare, culture, public transport and regional development.

From Proact 1 Dec 2021

Toshiba Releases High Peak Output Current Photocouplers in Thin Packages for Driving IGBTs/MOSFETs Gates

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has introduced two photocouplers, “TLP5705H” and “TLP5702H,” housed in a thin SO6L package, for use as insulated gate drivers for small to medium capacity IGBTs/MOSFETs. Volume shipments start today.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 1 Dec 2021

Monash University Exclusively Licence Green Ammonia Technology to New Start-up, Jupiter Ionics

Inspired by a vision for a future economy powered by carbon neutral ammonia, new start-up Jupiter Ionics Pty Ltd is the latest company to emerge from a growing stream of enterprises aligned with Monash University’s Technology Precinct.

From Jupiter Ionics Pty Ltd 30 Nov 2021

From Tiny Particles to Big Success: Knauer Awarded the Innovation Prize for Berlin Brandenburg

The producer of high-tech laboratory systems, KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH was awarded the prestigious Innovation Prize for the Berlin Brandenburg region for their new system for the production of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs).

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 30 Nov 2021