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Chemists Develop Seven Crystal Forms of a Widely Used Insecticide

Scientists have developed seven crystal forms of imidacloprid -- one of the world's most widely used insecticides -- in an effort to sharply reduce its environmental impact, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

13 Oct 2021

Simulation Model for Faster Prediction of Solidification on Jet Engines

The performance of a jet engine can significantly deteriorate with the deposition of molten particles on the interior surface. A group of scientists from Japan has simulated the solidification process of a molten droplet touches a cooler flat surface.

13 Oct 2021

New Way to Achieve Ultra-High Loading of Single Metal Atom Sites for Hydrogen Synthesis

Hydrogen is a chemical element that has been extensively recommended as an alternative fuel with zero carbon emission. However, most of the commercial hydrogen fuel production is achieved from the refining of fossils fuels.

13 Oct 2021

Alpha Omega Instruments New Series 1300 Oxygen Deficiency Monitor

Alpha Omega Instruments New Series 1300 Oxygen Deficiency Monitor Launched by Process Insights

From Process Insights 13 Oct 2021

4D Printing: The Future of Additive Manufacturing

Researchers at Loughborough University have used acetone to strengthen polymers in "3D printed" material. They've dubbed their method "Material Treatment Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (MaTrEx-AM)", a hybrid of the popular material extrusion method used in additive manufacturing.

By William Alldred 12 Oct 2021

Creating Extremely Thin Oxide Films with High Precision

Without thin films, there would be no modern electronics or high-quality mirrors.

12 Oct 2021

Chemists Observe and Study a Specific Class of Molecules Key to Climate and Combustion Chemistry

Researchers report they have directly observed a prototypical version of a class of molecules central to environmental and combustion chemistry.

12 Oct 2021

Linkam Launches New Water Circulation Pump to Optimise Cooling of its Temperature Control Stages

New Water Circulation Pump, designed to provide optimized water cooling to its range of temperature and environmental control stages from Linkam.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 12 Oct 2021

New Framework for Studying Evaporation Behavior of Liquid Marbles

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a comprehensive framework for analyzing the evaporation behavior of liquid marbles. The new framework helps gain better insights into these tiny biological structures.

12 Oct 2021

New Study Finds Isomers of Peroxyl Radicals

Peroxy radicals are chemicals that play a highly vital role as reaction intermediates in the oxidation of atmospheric chemistry and combustion.

12 Oct 2021

Aceto Expands GMP Product Lines for Biopharmaceutical and Vaccine Manufacturing with Acquisition of A&C Bio Buffer

Aceto, a leading global provider of specialty materials for life sciences and advanced technology end markets, announced today its acquisition of A&C Bio Buffer Ltd, a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturer of custom buffer and chemical blend products used in the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical drug products.

12 Oct 2021

Non-Cytotoxic Epoxy Resists Sterilization by Autoclaving, Radiation and Chemicals

Master Bond EP62-1HTMed is a two part epoxy that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity and therefore can be utilized in many medical device applications.

From Master Bond Inc. 12 Oct 2021

2nd Olympus Discovery Summit Connects Microscopists to Advance Research and Imaging

The Olympus Discovery Summit offers insights into advanced microscopy imaging, showcasing innovative techniques and technologies to enhance scientific research.

From Evident - NDT 11 Oct 2021

Versatile Composite Fabric can Deactivate Both Biological and Chemical Threats

A Northwestern University research team has developed a versatile composite fabric that can deactivate both biological threats, such as the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and chemical threats, such as those used in chemical warfare.

11 Oct 2021

New, Highly Sensitive Method to Detect and Count Defects in Transistors

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and collaborators have devised and tested a new, highly sensitive method of detecting and counting defects in transistors — a matter of urgent concern to the semiconductor industry as it develops new materials for next-generation devices.

11 Oct 2021