A team of researchers from Saudi Arabia has presented their study in the journal Nanotechnology on nanotechnology-enabled techniques for use in face masks to protect better against SARS-Cov-2 and other airborne pathogens. The team also compared the effective use of nanotechnology-enabled facemasks with those currently available on the commercial market.
By David J. Cross
9 Nov 2021
Chemists have been searching for efficient catalysts to convert methane -- a major component of abundant natural gas -- into methanol, an easily transported liquid fuel and building block for making other valuable chemicals.
Propylene oxide is a valuable intermediate product in chemical industry. Current industrial production of PO is neither cost-effective nor environmentally friendly.
Scientists at St Petersburg University, Sirius University of Science and Technology, and St Petersburg Academic University have synthesised the smallest nano-sized metal-organic frameworks to detect heavy metal ions in water.
Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are gradually replacing metals for advancing all kinds of products and applications, from airplanes to wind turbines to golf clubs.
The dramatic loss of biodiversity has concerned the public and heightened social demand for chemicals pesticide-free plant agriculture, which is now seen as a major priority by governments throughout the world. RNAi-based techniques are fast advancing as a possible alternative to traditional chemical pesticides in light of this worldwide dilemma.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
9 Nov 2021
While it could offer excellent potential for use in polymer tribology applications, there has been little research thus far into the potential of 3D printing in optimizing polymer friction and wear characteristics.
By Adrian Thompson
9 Nov 2021
Plastic waste in the oceans is a significant problem that will require innovative solutions to tackle. A research paper published by PNAS has demonstrated the feasibility of creating fuel from collected waste which will significantly improve the entire process of plastic waste removal.
By Reginald Davey
9 Nov 2021
Heat shields have long been used by spacecraft for protection while entering into planetary atmospheres. Missions to the outer solar system in the future will necessitate more advanced materials than currently available. The extreme heating conditions required to examine new shield materials are, however, very problematic to realize experimentally on Earth.
To continue to provide our customers with cutting-edge products and services, in November Bettersize launched a brand new tapped density tester series: the BeDensi T Pro Series.
The global reliance on fossil fuels has been a major factor in global warming, stemming from increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. A new paper published in the journal Nature has showcased a further, potentially optimal, approach to the carbon-positive production of n-butanol.
By Adrian Thompson
9 Nov 2021
A team has demonstrated the fabrication of ultrathin electromagnetic interference shielding materials that will provide significant advances in products that take advantage of nanomaterials, as published in the journal Materialstoday.
By Reginald Davey
9 Nov 2021
Nature creates structures that supersede advanced conventional materials in terms of complexity and mechanical properties. Taking inspiration from bamboo, a team has now demonstrated a 3D printing method for toughening polylactic acid, as published in the journal Polymer Testing.
By Reginald Davey
9 Nov 2021
Micromeritics offers advanced analytical solutions for lithium-ion battery production, optimizing components like surface area, density, and particle size.
The new thermal profiling solutions feature new sealed quench thermal barriers and IP67 rated data logger