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Novel Hybrid Energy Systems Could Lead to Paradigm Shifts in Clean Energy Production

Future novel hybrid energy systems could lead to paradigm shifts in clean energy production, according to a paper published last week in Joule.

10 Dec 2020

RIT Professor Wins DOE Grant to Reduce the Cost of High-Efficiency Solar Cells

A Rochester Institute of Technology professor received a grant from the Department of Energy to research ways to develop low-cost, high-efficiency solar cells.

10 Dec 2020

Study Provides Detailed Quantitative Insight into the Electric Properties of a Key Biomolecule

In cells transfer RNA (tRNA) translates genetic information from the encoding messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein synthesis. New results from ultrafast spectroscopy and in-depth theoretical calculations demonstrate that the complex folded structure of tRNA is stabilized by magnesium ions in direct contact with phosphate groups at the RNA surface.

10 Dec 2020

New Collaborative Research Center Aims to Better Understand Catalytic Processes

Heterogeneous catalysts based on noble metal clusters and particles play an important role in chemical processes and can effectively reduce harmful emissions.

10 Dec 2020

New Perovskite Material Could Serve as Cheaper, Better Gamma-Ray Detector

Perovskite materials are formed of organic compounds linked to a metal. These materials occupy the forefront of materials research due to their structure and properties and are suitable for an extensive array of applications, such as lasers, solar cells, photodetectors, and LED lights.

10 Dec 2020

Stratasys to Acquire Origin, Bringing New Additive Manufacturing Platform to Polymer Production

Stratasys Ltd. announced today it signed an agreement to acquire 3D printing start-up Origin Inc. in a transaction for total consideration of up to $100 million, including cash and stock.

From Stratasys Ltd. 10 Dec 2020

Discovery Suggests New Promise for Nonsilicon Computer Transistors

For decades, one material has so dominated the production of computer chips and transistors that the tech capital of the world — Silicon Valley — bears its name. But silicon’s reign may not last forever.

10 Dec 2020

Next-Gen Chillgard® 5000 Leak Monitor Now Detects Ammonia

Engineers responsible for refrigeration or process cooling systems will find the new Chillard® 5000 Ammonia Leak Monitor from MSA offers them highly reliable toxic gas detection to protect people and equipment in the food/beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, electric power generation and other industries.

From MSA - The Safety Company 10 Dec 2020

Toshiba Launches 5A 2ch H-Bridge Motor Drivers for Automotive Applications

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched two brushed DC motor driver ICs, “TB9054FTG” in a wettable flank VQFN package and “TB9053FTG” in a power QFN package, for use in automotive applications, including electronic throttles.

From Toshiba Imaging Systems Division 10 Dec 2020

Digital Rate & Total Indicator From Titan Enterprises

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 10 Dec 2020

PostProcess Technologies Granted U.S. Patent for Technology Utilized in Automated FDM Support Removal

PostProcess Technologies Inc. has announced the granting of another patent in the United States. U.S. Patent No. 10,850,449 “Method and Apparatus for Support Removal Using Directed Atomized and Semi-Atomized Fluid."

From PostProcess Technologies 9 Dec 2020

A New Class of Defect-Resistant 3D-Printable Superalloys

In recent years, it has become possible to use laser beams and electron beams to "print" engineering objects with complex shapes that could not be achieved by conventional manufacturing.

9 Dec 2020

Holey 2D Nanosheets can Potentially Revolutionize Gas Sensing Performance in the Future

In recent years, hydrogen (H2) has emerged as the best option for clean energy in our pursuit of an alternative fuel for mitigating environmental problems such as global warming.

9 Dec 2020

Mammal Bones Inspire Design of Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries are poised to replace lithium-ion batteries for large-scale electrical energy storage. They offer several advantages over lithium-ion batteries, particularly due to the widespread abundance of sodium.

9 Dec 2020

Novel Proton Conductor for Fuel Cells to be Effective Under Hot, Dry Conditions

A collaborative research team, including Los Alamos National Laboratory, University of Stuttgart (Germany), University of New Mexico, and Sandia National Laboratories, has developed a proton conductor for fuel cells based on polystyrene phosphonic acids that maintain high protonic conductivity up to 200 C without water.

9 Dec 2020