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Aromaticity Could Inspire the Design of Novel Catalysts

Aromaticity, a concept usually used to explain the striking stability and unusual reactivity of certain carbon-based molecules, could inspire the design of new catalysts with novel uses, KAUST researchers have shown.

4 May 2021

The New HFM 446 Lambda Eco-Line – Thermal Conductivity Measurements Now Up to 40% Faster

NETZSCH Analyzing and Testing offers sophisticated analytical testing instrumentation and recently launched a new series of heat flow meters

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH 4 May 2021

3D-Micromac Signs MOU with dpiX to Formalize Partnership for Flat Panel Sensor Manufacturing

dpiX and 3D-Micromac America today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines the companies’ cooperation in the development, prototyping and manufacturing of laser-manufactured flat panel sensor semiconductors.

From 3D-Micromac AG 4 May 2021

Element and Rolls-Royce Collaborate to Expand Test Services to their Customers

A new agreement between Element Materials Technology (Element) and Rolls-Royce will provide Element’s customers with access to the cutting-edge rig and component test capability and engineering expertise of Rolls-Royce in Germany.

From Element Materials Technology 4 May 2021

Boost Fluid Dispensing Throughput up to 100% with the New ASYMTEK Forte™ MAX System from Nordson Electronics Solutions

Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in electronics manufacturing technologies, announces the new ASYMTEK Forte™ MAX fluid dispensing system with high accuracy, dual-valve jetting in two modes, and patented, real-time correction to accommodate skewed parts.

From Nordson Corporation 4 May 2021

Researchers Develop an Innovative Approach to Make a Brittle Material Soft

Tungsten has the highest melting point of all metals, 3,422 degrees Celsius. This makes the material ideal for use at high temperatures in e.g. space rocket nozzles, heating elements of high-temperature furnaces, or the fusion reactor.

3 May 2021

Physicists Aim to Convert Light Falling on Atomically Thin Materials into Electricity

A pair of physicists at the University of California, Riverside, are aiming to convert light falling on atomically thin semiconductor materials into electricity, having received more than $582,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of the Army.

3 May 2021

Researchers Use Neural Networks to Rethink Material Design

The microscopic structures and properties of materials are intimately linked, and customizing them is a challenge. Rice University engineers are determined to simplify the process through machine learning.

3 May 2021

New Aerogel Electrocatalyst Enables Highly Efficient Electrochemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide

Many industrial processes emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, however, current electrochemical separation methods are expensive and consume large amounts of power.

3 May 2021

Aromaticity is Inspiring New Developments in the Area of Catalysis

Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have demonstrated a concept known as aromaticity that is often used to describe the unusual reactivity and excellent stability of some carbon-based molecules.

3 May 2021

Heat Resilient Silver Circuitry with Assist from Nickel for Extreme Electronics

Tomorrow's cutting-edge technology will need electronics that can tolerate extreme conditions.

30 Apr 2021

Scientists Review Materials Used to Design Biosensors for COVID-19 Detection

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is still causing a dramatic loss of human lives worldwide, constituting an unprecedented challenge for society, public health, and economy, to overcome.

30 Apr 2021

Researchers Find Major Cause of Limitations to Efficiency in Solar Cells

Researchers in the materials department in UC Santa Barbara's College of Engineering have uncovered a major cause of limitations to efficiency in a new generation of solar cells.

30 Apr 2021

Small Device can Convert Heat Emitted from Human Skin to Electrical Power

Scientists in China have developed a small, flexible device that can convert heat emitted from human skin to electrical power.

30 Apr 2021

New Algorithm to Predict Degradation of Capacitors Operated at High Temperature

The investigation of extreme environments can place considerable operational difficulties on the engineering systems that people rely upon to safely analyze and at times operate within.

30 Apr 2021