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Crystal Defects in Ni-Based Alloys can Advance Thermoelectric Technology

The imminent environmental crisis can be prevented if people find sustainable and efficient means to avoid wastage.

27 Jan 2021

Researchers Develop a Benchmark for Single-Electron Circuits

Manipulating individual electrons with the goal of employing quantum effects offers new possibilities and greater precision in electronics. However, these single-electron circuits are governed by the laws of quantum mechanics, meaning that deviations from error-free operation still occur - albeit (in the best possible scenario) only very rarely.

27 Jan 2021

Thermally Conductive Battery Adhesive for Hybrid Vehicles

DELO has introduced a structural adhesive for batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Designed for high-volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame-retardant. The product is currently used in the ramp-up of an automotive supplier.

From DELO Industrial Adhesives 27 Jan 2021

University of Liverpool to Develop New Anti-viral Technologies to Limit Spread of COVID-19

Scientists at the University of Liverpool, as part of a consortium, have been awarded three Innovate UK grants to develop new anti-viral technology that will limit the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) through touching contaminated surfaces in areas such as hospitals, train stations or restaurants and shops.

27 Jan 2021

Eco Wrap®: World’s First Compostable Industrial Strength Machine Grade Stretch Film, Patent Pending!

Eco Wrap®, the world’s first compostable industrial strength machine grade stretch film, is here! The latest formula uses a certified compostable resin plus a tackifier additive to make an industrial strength compostable stretch wrap that can be used on most standard automated stretch wrap equipment. This is a breakthrough for the industrial packaging and warehousing industries which rely heavily on automated stretch wrapping to prepare pallets of goods for storage, inventory, or shipment.

From Cortec Corporation 27 Jan 2021

New Jet Pump Hydraulic Artificial Lift for Lowest Cost of Lifting a Barrel of Fluid

Wanner International Limited has launched its new Hydra-Cell® Jet Pump Hydraulic Artificial Lift Solution that offers the lowest cost of lifting a barrel of fluid, reducing costs in oil and gas production, generating huge savings over the lifetime of a well. The seal-free, no packing API 674 system is suitable for mainstream oil and gas production. It does not require a workover rig, pulling unit or slick line unit for servicing or well production optimisation.

From Wanner International Ltd 27 Jan 2021

KyronMAX Structural Thermoplastic Compounds Offer Expanded Resin Formulations

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM), announces the expanded product line of its KyronMAX® structural thermoplastic materials with new resin formulations to meet the requirements of applications in the medical, oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, and recreation market segments.

From Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM) 27 Jan 2021

JAXA, Taiyo Wire, NGK, Technosolver, and Koyo Materica Develop a Metal Mesh for Onboard Deployable Reflectors

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Taiyo Wire Cloth Co., Ltd, NGK Insulators, Ltd., Technosolver Corporation, and Koyo Materica Corporation have jointly developed a metal mesh for onboard deployable reflectors that has achieved a dramatic cut in costs.

27 Jan 2021

Metso Outotec 8th Most Sustainable Company in the World

Metso Outotec is ranked 8th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index of most sustainable companies in the world, and places as a top-ranking company among its peers. The results were announced virtually today.

From Metso 26 Jan 2021

Scientists Use 3D Printer to Print 'Bone' with Living Cells

Scientists from UNSW Sydney have developed a ceramic-based ink that may allow surgeons in the future to 3D-print bone parts complete with living cells that could be used to repair damaged bone tissue.

26 Jan 2021

Temperature-Bandgap Relation Determines Outdoor Performance of Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells

Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells carry a huge potential to transform the global solar industry. This potential originates from a significant improvement in the performance of silicon solar cells on the same footprint and thus enabling a cost reduction and lower the carbon footprint.

26 Jan 2021