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Materials Science Experts Find Way to Tune the Strength and Ductility of High-Entropy Alloys

Experts at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and their collaborators have identified the way to tune the strength and ductility of a class of materials called high-entropy alloys. The discovery may help power-generation and aviation industry develop more efficient engines.

29 Oct 2021

Strategies for Regulating the Activity, Selectivity, and Durability of Cu-Based Catalysts for CO2 Reduction

The excessive use of fossil resources has led to a rapid increase in the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere.

29 Oct 2021

Review on Current Understandings of Cathode Charge Storage Mechanisms in Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries

To build a carbon-neutral society, one of the most effective strategies is to increase the proportion of clean and renewable energy (wind, tide, solar, etc.), which can notably lower greenhouse gas (CO2) emission.

29 Oct 2021

Using a New Chemical Looping Process to Produce High-Purity Hydrogen from Biogas

Green hydrogen is seen as a beacon of hope in the energy and mobility revolution, but it is not yet suitable for mass production.

29 Oct 2021

Solid Electrolyte with Oxidation Tolerance Increases Energy Capacity of Li-Ion Batteries

Recent advances on materials in development since the 1980's at Osaka Prefecture University bring all-solid-state batteries a step closer towards reality.

29 Oct 2021

Bioplastics can be Chemically Transformed into Nitrogen-Rich Fertilizers

Plastics have taken the world by storm over the last century, finding applications in virtually every aspect of our lives. However, the rise of these synthetic polymers, which form the basis of plastics, has contributed to many serious environmental issues.

29 Oct 2021

Construction of Electrically Conductive Nanosheets for Next-Generation Sensors and Energy Devices

Oil and water do not mix, but what happens where oil and water meet- Or where air meets liquid- Unique reactions occur at these interfaces, which a team of researchers based in Japan used to develop the first successful construction of uniform, electrically conductive nanosheets needed for next-generation sensors and energy production technologies.

29 Oct 2021

Unique Semiconductor Material Could Help Achieve High Fuel and Energy Efficiency

A special semiconductor material has been utilized by a scientist from the University of Toledo to both shrink technology and reduce energy use to asshttps://www.azom.com/images/news/ImageForNews_57127_16355156031158518.jpgist the U.S. Navy to become highly fuel- and energy-efficient.

29 Oct 2021

UQ Research Unlocks the Technology to Produce Unbreakable Screens

Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to breakthrough research conducted at The University of Queensland.

29 Oct 2021

Axiomtek’s Ultra-Small 1.8” Embedded Board Runs a Bigger World – KIWI310

Axiomtek – a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development and manufacture of series of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency – is proud to announce the KIWI310, a high-performance credit card-sized embedded board powered by the Intel® Celeron® processor N3350 with the Intel® integrated Gen9 graphic engine.

From Axiomtek Co., Ltd. 29 Oct 2021

Reliable and Efficient Ion Exchange Resin for PFAS Removal

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be at Aquatech in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from November 2 to 5, 2021, to present its comprehensive range of products for cleaning, processing and treating water.

From LANXESS Corporation 29 Oct 2021

PVA Announces New Partnership with Dymax

PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating application systems, today announced that it is now an official distributor of Dymax light-curable adhesives, masks and coatings in North America.

From PVA 29 Oct 2021

Announcing the 2022 George E. Pake Award Recipient – Dr. Philip Wyatt

Dr. Philip Wyatt receives the 2022 George E. Pake Prize for his pioneering work in laser-based light scattering and leadership in research commercialization.

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 29 Oct 2021

3D Mortar Printing Using Recycled Aggregates

A study in the journal Construction and Building Materials considers the implications of 3D printing mortar using recycled aggregates.

28 Oct 2021

Reinforcing Spacer Fabrics with Silicone

Many kinds of garments and wearable products have cushioning materials that provide shock absorption and user safeguards. The journal Polymers considers weft or warp woven spacer textiles that have lately been employed as a substitute for foam materials.

By Akhlaqul Karomah 28 Oct 2021