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Researchers Figure Out Method to Create Elastic Polymer That is Both Stiff and Tough

Owing to polymer science, ubiquitous requirements of everyday life like rubber tires, plastic water bottles, Kevlar and Teflon, nylon jackets among many others have been possible.

8 Oct 2021

Stratasys to Acquire Outstanding Stake in Xaar 3D to Accelerate Production-Scale Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

Stratasys Ltd., a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced today it has acquired all remaining shares of Xaar 3D Ltd. from Xaar plc, accelerating the company’s growth in production-scale 3D printing. Stratasys previously owned a 45% stake in Xaar 3D.

From Xaar plc 8 Oct 2021

Replacing Lithium-Ion Batteries with Solid-State Batteries may be Possible Sooner than Expected

Lithium-ion batteries are common but can pose safety problems. Solid-state batteries are smaller, safer and store more energy. Scientists at Argonne are accelerating a new generation of better batteries.

7 Oct 2021

New Seaweed-Based Inks and Materials for 2D, 3D Printing

PNNL has developed seaweed-based inks and materials for 2-D and 3-D printing that can be used for a multitude of applications in the art, medical, STEM, and other fields.

7 Oct 2021

Researchers Find Catalysts to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Clean Energy Sources

The goal of tackling global warming by turning carbon dioxide into fuel could be one step closer with researchers using a supercomputer to identify a group of "single-atom" catalysts that could play a key role.

7 Oct 2021

New Catalyst Enables Integration of Fuel Cell and Battery into a Single Device

A device with dual capability — generating fuel and oxidant from water and converting fuel and oxygen into electricity — with a single switch operation, has an array of advantages for space, terrestrial and military applications.

7 Oct 2021

Quantifying the Impact of Powder Properties on Pharmaceutical Powders

Powder processing lies at the heart of pharmaceutical manufacture. It is therefore necessary that efforts to improve efficiency and preserve quality must focus on understanding and controlling powder behaviour. ...

From Freeman Technology 7 Oct 2021

TESCAN Announces First Installation of New UniTOM HR Dynamic Micro-CT System

Lab-based dynamic-CT is new and a huge step forward in the world of computed tomography.

From TESCAN USA Inc. 7 Oct 2021

Using Large Cyclic Molecules for the Synthesis of Big Metallic Complexes

In polymetallic complexes, two or more metal atoms combine with organic molecules into larger, complicated molecular structures.

6 Oct 2021

Research Offers a Roadmap for Developing Silicon Anodes for a High-Capacity Battery

Silicon is a staple of the digital revolution, shunting loads of signals on a device that's likely just inches from your eyes at this very moment.

6 Oct 2021

Road Map Reveals Challenges in Developing Next Generation Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Materials

The move to electric vehicles calls for a wide range of improvements in energy and power density, as well as more reliable and cost-effective lithium batteries.

6 Oct 2021

Novel Tool Models Carbon Capture Incentives in the U.S. Power Sector

The Biden administration has made reducing CO2 emissions a policy priority. Although debate continues over how much to reduce and how quickly, it seems unavoidable that the power sector will face growing pressure to deeply reduce its CO2 emissions.

6 Oct 2021

Research Brings the Prospect of a Fully Solid-State Lithium Power Source Closer to Reality

Scientists from the Institute of High-Temperature Electrochemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Ural Federal University have for the first time experimentally determined the optimal thickness of the aluminum layer between the lithium anode and the solid electrolyte.

6 Oct 2021

New Hydrogel Tablet Quickly Purifies River Water

According to certain estimates, one-third of the world’s population does not have access to clean drinking water and half of the population could end up living in water-stressed conditions by 2025.

6 Oct 2021

Inflatable Braille Technology Changes Shape Under User’s Touch

A Cornell University-led collaboration has developed a critical component for a technology that enables inflatable braille that changes shape under the user’s touch, realizing an iPad or Kindle-like tool for the blind.

6 Oct 2021

Materials Science News

Researchers Figure Out Method to Create Elastic Polymer That is Both Stiff and Tough

Stratasys to Acquire Outstanding Stake in Xaar 3D to Accelerate Production-Scale Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

Replacing Lithium-Ion Batteries with Solid-State Batteries may be Possible Sooner than Expected

New Seaweed-Based Inks and Materials for 2D, 3D Printing

Researchers Find Catalysts to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Clean Energy Sources

New Catalyst Enables Integration of Fuel Cell and Battery into a Single Device

Quantifying the Impact of Powder Properties on Pharmaceutical Powders

TESCAN Announces First Installation of New UniTOM HR Dynamic Micro-CT System

Using Large Cyclic Molecules for the Synthesis of Big Metallic Complexes

Research Offers a Roadmap for Developing Silicon Anodes for a High-Capacity Battery

Road Map Reveals Challenges in Developing Next Generation Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Materials

Novel Tool Models Carbon Capture Incentives in the U.S. Power Sector

Research Brings the Prospect of a Fully Solid-State Lithium Power Source Closer to Reality

New Hydrogel Tablet Quickly Purifies River Water

Inflatable Braille Technology Changes Shape Under User’s Touch

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Characterizing Essential Oils with GC-MS

Correcting the Visual Quality of MicroLED Displays for Efficient Production

The Need for Advanced Compression Press Technology for Rubber Vulcanization

How Refractory Metals are Used in Aerospace and Defense

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1 Researchers Study Blue Mussels to Develop Adhesives Suitable for Wet Conditions

2 New Hydrogel Tablet Quickly Purifies River Water

3 4D Printing: The Future of Additive Manufacturing

4 New Way to Ensure Ultra-Stable Cycling Performance of Sodium/Lithium-Ion Batteries

5 3D Bioprinting: How to Print Blood Vessels for Transplant

6 Sunscreen Containing Zinc Oxide Turns Toxic After 2 Hours of Exposure to UV Radiation

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