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The World's Longest 3D Printed Bridge is Breaking the Building Mold

Construction of the world's longest 3D printed pedestrian concrete bridge is underway in the Netherlands. The project points to a bright future for the unification between building and 3D printing.

By Robert Lea 31 Mar 2021

Hitachi High-Tech Further Expands Its High-Performance Metals Analysis Range With The New OE720, Powered by SpArcfire

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science has further expanded its metals analysis range with the launch of the OE720

From Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science 31 Mar 2021

Forge Nano begins battery grade graphite enhancement program with Gratomic

Denver, Colorado and Toronto, ON / ACCESSWIRE / Wednesday, March 31, 2021 / Gratomic Inc. (“GRAT”, “Gratomic” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: GRAT)&#823...

From Forge Nano 31 Mar 2021

Researchers Use Frontal Polymerization to Reimagine Manufacturing Processes

A simple plastic water bottle isn't so simple when it comes to the traditional manufacturing process. To appear in its final form, it has to go through a multi-step journey of synthetic procedure, casting, and molding. But what if materials scientists could tap into the same biological mechanisms that create the ridges on our fingertips or the spots on a cheetah in order to manufacture something like a water bottle-

31 Mar 2021

Novel Organic Material Uses Less Energy to Dry Air

On sultry summer afternoons, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems provide much-needed relief from the harsh heat and humidity. These systems, which often come with dehumidifiers, are currently not energy efficient, guzzling around 76% of the electricity in commercial and residential buildings.

31 Mar 2021

New Technique Similar to Baking Bread can Help Improve Electronics, Photonics Devices

Alloying, the process of mixing metals in different ratios, has been a known method for creating materials with enhanced properties for thousands of years, ever since copper and tin were combined to form the much harder bronze.

31 Mar 2021

New Reactive Electrochemical Membrane to Adsorb and Degrade Toxins

At the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), scientists have designed a reactive electrochemical membrane with the ability to adsorb toxins and degrade them. The team is currently testing the technology in the field.

31 Mar 2021

New Isotope of Fluorine Discovered with the High Resolution Array

At the Washington University in St. Louis, scientists have announced the first-ever observations of a new form of fluorine, called the isotope 13F.

31 Mar 2021

Simple, Cost-Effective Solution for Splitting Water into Hydrogen and Oxygen

Scientists have been studying particulate photocatalysts as an easy and economical solution to split water into oxygen and hydrogen for the large-scale production of hydrogen through the use of solar energy.

31 Mar 2021

DC Series Transducers Provide a Complete Corrosion Monitoring Toolbox

Olympus’ new DC series (DC1–DC5) dual element transducers provide inspectors with a complete corrosion monitoring toolbox for pipeline and tank integrity. Optimized for corrosion and thin materials, the transducers work with the NDT instruments and ultrasonic inspection procedures used in the oil & gas, energy and mining industries.

From Evident Corporation - NDT 31 Mar 2021

Bettersize Instruments at China International Battery Fair (CIBF) 2021

At CIBF 2021, Bettersize Instruments introduced two instruments that provide robust particle size distribution and shape analysis and an application note on lithium battery cathode materials.

From Bettersize Instruments 31 Mar 2021

Dow Collaboration Extends Life of Reusable Plastic Pallets 150% - Reducing Carbon Footprint and Materials Consumption

Dow today announced that Yelopack, a technology-based supply chain comprehensive management company, has adopted AFFINITY™ polyolefin elastomer (POE) in its existing plastic pallets, which will increase the life span of its pallets by five years -- more than doubling their current life span.

From Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics 31 Mar 2021

Siltbuster Launches Integrated Chemical Dosing System

Leading water treatment specialist, Siltbuster, has launched an integrated chemical dosing system (iCDS) to sit alongside its already extensive range of treatment solutions. The new product, developed and manufactured in the UK, has been designed for sites which require a cost effective and compact solution, yet still offers many of the benefits associated with Siltbuster’s larger containerised dosing systems.

From Siltbuster Limited 31 Mar 2021

LANXESS Enters Battery Chemistry Business: Electrolyte Production for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Leverkusen, Germany

LANXESS enters the field of battery chemistry by cooperating with Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co. (Tinci), a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials. Starting already next year, LANXESS will produce electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries under the authorization of the Chinese company.

From LANXESS Corporation 31 Mar 2021

Supercomputer Simulations Uncover Unexpected Mechanism for Fast Release of Gas from Nuclear Fuel

Scientists at MIPT have found a possible explanation for the anomalously fast release of gas from nuclear fuel. Supercomputer simulations have uncovered an unexpected mechanism for accelerating the escape of gas bubbles from the uranium dioxide crystal matrix to the surface.

30 Mar 2021