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Exoskeleton of Flower Beetle Provides Insights for the Design of Bioinspired Materials

The unique mechanical and optical properties found in the exoskeleton of a humble Asian beetle has the potential to offer a fascinating new insight into how to develop new, effective bio-inspired technologies.

18 Jun 2021

Researchers Significantly Improve the Performance and Efficiency of Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cells

Recently, green hydrogen has attracted a great deal of attention since it is a source of clean energy and promotes carbon neutrality. It can be generated without using fossil fuels.

18 Jun 2021

Sakuu Corporation Awarded Three New Patents to Support New Opportunities for Breakthrough Applications

Sakuu Corporation (previously KeraCel Inc.), the leader in automated multi-process additive manufacturing (AM), is pleased to announce the approval of three patents;

From Sakuu Corporation 18 Jun 2021

Oxford Instruments plc Reaches Agreement to Buy WITec GmbH

Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high-technology solutions, information and services for industry and research, today announces the acquisition of WITec Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie GmbH, a leading provider of Raman microscopy imaging solutions, based in Ulm, Germany, for a cash-free, debt-free consideration of €42m, of which €5m is conditional on trading performance over a period of 12 months following completion.

From Oxford Instruments 18 Jun 2021

WITec GmbH Joins Oxford Instruments plc

The management team of WITec GmbH is proud to announce that WITec was acquired by Oxford Instruments plc, a UK based company that has a great reputation in the scientific community, and in the future will be part of their Materials Analysis Group.

From WITec GmbH 18 Jun 2021

SciAps Handheld Analyzers Offer Fast, Optimal Performance with True Field Portability

SciAps, Inc., a Boston-based company specializing in handheld analytical instrumentation, is pleased to introduce two new analyzers that provide the best limits of detection for critical in-field environmental metals testing.

From Malvern Panalytical 17 Jun 2021

RUDN Biologist Tested the Impact of Environmental Factors on Nanofibers of Biopolymers

RUDN University biologist studied the aggressive impact of environmental factors (water, salts, and ozone) on ultrathin nanofibers of biopolymers.

17 Jun 2021

Researchers Use 'Wonder Material' to Detect SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Lab Experiments

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have successfully used graphene -- one of the strongest, thinnest known materials -- to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory experiments.

17 Jun 2021

Exploring the Possibilities and Pitfalls of Biodegradable Polymers

As consumers and corporations alike become more environmentally conscious, the chemical industry is working to find solutions to the plastic waste crisis.

17 Jun 2021

Bruisable Artificial Skin Provides Visual Clues for Injury Detection

When someone bumps their elbow against a wall, they not only feel pain but also might experience bruising. Robots and prosthetic limbs don't have these warning signs, which could lead to further injury.

17 Jun 2021

New Transparent Material can Effectively Capture Aerosol Droplets

Although plexiglass barriers are seemingly everywhere these days -- between grocery store lanes, around restaurant tables and towering above office cubicles -- they are an imperfect solution to blocking virus transmission.

17 Jun 2021

Researchers Develop Spherical Colloidal Particles for Visualization of Rotational Dynamics

Colloids--mixtures of particles made from one substance, dispersed in another substance--crop up in numerous areas of everyday life, including cosmetics, food and dyes, and form important systems within our bodies.

17 Jun 2021

Inexpensive, Transparent Coating can Trap Airborne Aerosol Droplets

By repurposing common ingredients in hair conditioner, scientists have designed an inexpensive, transparent coating that can turn surfaces like windows and ceilings into glue pads to trap airborne aerosol droplets.

17 Jun 2021