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Researchers Use Advanced Methods with Hybrid Functionals for Analysis of Active Sites in Catalysis

Catalysts are indispensable for many technologies. To further improve heterogeneous catalysts, it is required to analyze the complex processes on their surfaces, where the active sites are located.

18 Dec 2020

Visualizing the Structure and Gradients of Catalysts in 3D

For understanding the structure and function of catalysts in action, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), in cooperation with colleagues from the Swiss Light Source SLS of Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in France, have developed a new diagnostic tool.

18 Dec 2020

Physicists Design New Ultra-Thin Material to Create Elusive Quantum States

A team of theoretical and experimental physicists have designed a new ultra-thin material that they have used to create elusive quantum states. Called one-dimensional Majorana zero energy modes, these quantum states could have a huge impact for quantum computing.

18 Dec 2020

Study Broadens the Understanding of Nonlinear Optical Phenomena of 2D Materials

Since the invention of world's first laser - the ruby laser - in 1960, the human desire to control light has spread to various industries, including telecommunications, medicine, GPS, optical sensors and optical computers.

18 Dec 2020

Latest Research on Magnesium Paves the Way for Novel Biomedical Materials

Materials used in biomedicine must be characterized by controlled biodegradability, sufficient strength and total absence of toxicity to the human body.

18 Dec 2020

New Chemical Process Converts Polyethylene Plastic into an Adhesive

While many cities and eight states have banned single-use plastics, bags and other polyethylene packaging still clog landfills and pollute rivers and oceans.

18 Dec 2020

Study Reveals the Effects of Crosslinker Length on Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Many efforts are being made worldwide to replace fossil fuels with greener alternatives. Hydrogen (H2) is a promising option that is currently in the spotlight; it can be used to generate electricity in fuel cells with water generated as the only byproduct.

18 Dec 2020

TESCAN ORSAY Holding, a.s. and 3D-Micromac AG Collaborate to Increase the Efficiency of Failure Analysis Workflows

TESCAN, one of the leading companies in charged particle optics, 4D micro-CT and bespoke solutions, and 3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining systems, collaborate to provide a more efficient workflow to diagnose a variety of materials and to root cause defects in functional materials and devices.

From 3D-Micromac AG 18 Dec 2020

University of Liverpool Additive Manufacturing Spin Out Secures £1.2M Innovate UK SMART Grant

A spin out company from the University of Liverpool has secured a £1.2M Innovate UK SMART grant to take forward its next generation additive manufacturing technology.

18 Dec 2020

Top-of-the-Class Energy Density: Microvast Introduces HnCO-52Ah Cell with Leading-Edge Energy Density and Long Cycle Life

Microvast GmbH, subsidiary of Microvast, Inc., a global Li-ion battery technology leader, now presents a new battery cell HnCO-52Ah to the European market, which offers top-of-the-class energy density and at the same time an outstanding cycle life.

From Microvast Europe 17 Dec 2020

Infotech Develops a 3D Printing System for Multi-material Designs in Cooperation with DELO

Infotech has introduced a novel, fully automated system designed specifically for printing liquid materials and multi-material structures. Thanks to the parallel operation of several dispensing heads, different materials can be processed in one printing step. Complemented by DELO's high-performance epoxy resins, this enables the production of components with different physical property ranges.

From Infotech AG 17 Dec 2020

The December Edition of The Crystallography Times Newsletter is Online

From Rigaku Corporation 17 Dec 2020

Expanding Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for a Greener Car Industry

The car industry is starting to get behind hydrogen fuel cells to limit fossil fuel emissions.

By Robert Lea 17 Dec 2020

New Method to Estimate Magnetic Hamiltonian Parameters from Spin Structure Images

Spintronics is actively studied to overcome the drawbacks of the integration level of silicon semiconductors that are in use at present and to develop ultra-low-power and high-performance next-generation semiconductors.

17 Dec 2020

Reversible Superoxide-Peroxide Conversion Realized in K-Based High-Capacity Rechargeable Battery

There is an urgent need for high-energy-density rechargeable batteries to further satisfy the ever-growing demand for electrical energy storage devices.

17 Dec 2020