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New, Effective Strategy to Improve Selectivity of CO2 Electroreduction

The cyclic utilization of carbon resources can be achieved by the electroreduction reaction of CO2 (CO2RR) into higher-value C2+ (C = 2) products like C2H4, which is an eco-friendly technology.

28 Oct 2021

Tackling Counterfeiting with Invisible Luminescent Ink

Counterfeiting can be a high-tech crime that necessitates high-tech solutions; now, researchers in have produced a nontoxic luminescent security ink that could help in the fight against increasingly sophisticated counterfeiting schemes.

By David J. Cross 28 Oct 2021

New-Generation Thermoelectric Generator is 10 Times More Efficient than its Analogs

Scientists from SPbPU in collaboration with an industrial partner detailed a new-generation thermoelectric generator.

28 Oct 2021

Kebony Raises EUR 30 Million in Funding Round Led by Jolt Capital and Lightrock

Kebony, the leading environmentally-friendly wood modification technology company, today announces a successful EUR 30 million funding round led by Jolt Capital and Lightrock.

From Kebony 28 Oct 2021

British Tech Companies are Leading the Global Race to Innovate the Tech and Education Metaverse

Two of Manchester’s leading tech companies are leading the race to innovate the global education metaverse with their own science and tech campus, Credersi World, using a mixed reality platform that includes virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

From PixelMax 28 Oct 2021

More Efficient Solar Power Thanks to Thin-film Technology

Thanks to new thin-film technology, perovskites could bring increased efficiency to solar panel manufacturing for a lower cost.

28 Oct 2021

Apple Joins as First Public Partner in New Imec Research Program that Helps Entire Semiconductor Value Chain Reduce its Ecological Footprint

Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, today announces that Apple Inc. has joined imec’s brand-new Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies and Systems research program.

From Apple Inc. 28 Oct 2021

SCS to Introduce the New PrecisionCoat VI at The ASSEMBLY Show and SMTAI

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. announced today the release of its new PrecisionCoat VI at The ASSEMBLY Show and SMTA International.

From Specialty Coating Systems Inc. 28 Oct 2021

NeoGraf Solutions Launches Advanced Graphenes for Composites and Thermoplastic Applications

NeoGraf Solutions, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance natural and synthetic graphite sheet and powder products, has extended its range of next-generation graphite materials with the launch of Graf-X™ graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and graphene precursors (GP).

From NeoGraf Solutions 28 Oct 2021

Brooks Instrument to Showcase New Pressure-Based Mass Flow Controller at SEMICON EUROPA 2021

Brooks Instrument, a world leader in advanced flow, pressure, vacuum and vapor delivery solutions, will feature its new GP200 Series pressure-based mass flow controller (P-MFC) at SEMICON Europa, November 16-19, in Munich, Germany.

From Brooks Instrument 28 Oct 2021

New DSX1000 Software Adds Powerful Analytical Capabilities for Fast, Efficient Workflows

The Olympus DSX1000 digital microscope has earned a reputation for exceptional image quality and ease of use.

From Evident - NDT 28 Oct 2021

Flexural Capacity and Ductility of Concrete Beams

Fiber-reinforced polymer or FRP composites are commonly implemented in the construction field for many purposes, such as cladding repair and strengthening work.

27 Oct 2021

Graphene Dotted Biobased Carbon Aerogels

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden have demonstrated in the journal Applied Electronic Materials the high-performance electrochemical properties of biomass-derived graphene dots as a functional additive for green carbon aerogels.

By David J. Cross 27 Oct 2021

Mechanics of 3D-Printed Biocompatible Polycarbonate for Biomechanical Applications

The application of Additive Manufacturing in the field of biocompatible material manufacturing has truly been beneficial in increasing the biomechanical performance of the end products, as expanded upon in new research in Polymers.

By Ibtisam Abbasi 27 Oct 2021

Polymer Use in Sheet Metal Forming Processes

Polymers exhibit lightweight and certain optimal material properties such as specific strength and rigidity. A batch forming process called single point incremental forming (SPIF) is considered in the Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering.

27 Oct 2021