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New Plastic Could Tackle the Waste Crisis Head On

Plastics are a part of nearly every product we use on a daily basis. The average person in the U.S. generates about 100 kg of plastic waste per year, most of which goes straight to a landfill.

23 Apr 2021

Innovative Membranes for Complete Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater

NUST MISIS scientists together with Indian colleagues from Jain University and Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College presented innovative membranes for the complete removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater.

23 Apr 2021

Scientists Establish a Phenomenon of "Photoexpansion" in Hard Plastic Films

Polymers that exhibit their functions by light have been studied for a few decades because they enable device miniaturization, energy saving, and precise signal control.

23 Apr 2021

Researchers Develop New Load-Bearing Material that Mimics Human Cartilage

Engineers have developed a new material that mimics human cartilage - the body's shock absorbing and lubrication system, and it could herald the development of a new generation of lightweight bearings.

23 Apr 2021

Research can Help Redesign Better Photocatalysts in the Future

Photocatalysts are useful materials, with a myriad of environmental and energy applications, including air purification, water treatment, self-cleaning surfaces, pollution-fighting paints and coatings, hydrogen production and CO2 conversion to sustainable fuels.

23 Apr 2021

Unusual Magnetic Properties of Chromium Tribromide Open New Possibilities for Electronic Devices

Two-dimensional (2D) materials with a single-layer thickness retaining magnetic order in atomically thin limit began to increase their scientific and technological significance after the successful synthesis of graphene and later investigations of van der Waals materials.

23 Apr 2021

Earthasia International Holdings Ltd. (Graphex Group) Announces Exclusive Letter of Intent to Acquire Chinese Battery Maker

New York, March 5, 2021 -- Earthasia International Holdings Ltd. (“The Company") (“Graphex Group”) (OTCQX: ETIHY; HKEX: 6128), a leader in graphene products and technologies and a manufacturer of s...

From Graphex Group Limited 23 Apr 2021

New Panacol Epoxies Cure at 60°C

Panacol has developed a range of new one component epoxy adhesives that cure at very low temperatures.

From Hoenle AG 23 Apr 2021

Bettersize to Release PowderPro A1 Operational Video Series

Bettersize Instruments remains notable for its work in the advancement of analytical instruments. In April, Bettersize is releasing a series of PowderPro A1 operational videos to serve our valued customers better, and to provide best-in-class services when it comes to after-sales services.

From Bettersize Instruments Ltd. 23 Apr 2021

New Process Could Lead to Efficient, Reusable Protection from Impacts

According to a new study, motorists, athletes, and soldiers could have their lives secured by a new process that can help develop highly effective and reusable protection from explosion, vibration, as well as shock and impact.

23 Apr 2021

Scientists Find CO2-Rich Liquid Water in Ancient Meteorite

By studying ancient meteorite fragments, scientists can gain important insights into how our solar system formed eons ago.

23 Apr 2021

Firwin Corp Offers Remote Scanning for COVID-19 Operations

Toronto, ON — August 2020 — In the time of COVID-19, businesses are finding new and innovative ways to apply modern technology to continue providing products and services to their customers. Businesses in the...

From Firwin Corporation 23 Apr 2021

Pre-Clinical Vaccine Adjuvant and Therapeutics Manufacturing

Analytik reports how its Microfluidizer® processors are enabling researchers develop a range of therapeutic formulations including vaccine adjuvants, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles.

From Analytik Ltd 22 Apr 2021

Novel Polymer Ink Exhibits High Stability in Air and at High Temperatures

At Linköping University, Sweden, scientists have designed a stable, highly conductive polymer ink. The breakthrough opens the door for novel printed electronics with high energy efficiency.

22 Apr 2021