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New Nanomaterial Could Increase the Capacity and Service Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries

The scientists of the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" (NUST MISIS) being a part of an international team of researches managed to increase the capacity and extend the service life of lithium-ion batteries. According to the researchers, they have synthesized a new nanomaterial that can replace low-efficiency graphite used in lithium-ion batteries today. The results of the research are published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

11 Mar 2021

New Cellulose Yarn Offers Fascinating Possibilities for Electronic Textiles

Electronic textiles offer revolutionary new opportunities in various fields, in particular healthcare. But to be sustainable, they need to be made of renewable materials. A research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, now presents a thread made of conductive cellulose, which offers fascinating and practical possibilities for electronic textiles.

11 Mar 2021

Researchers Move a Step Closer to Developing High-Performance Catalysts for Fuel Cells

Fuel cells, which are attracting attention as an eco-friendly energy source, obtain electricity and heat simultaneously through the reverse reaction of water electrolysis. Therefore, the catalyst that enhances the reaction efficiency is directly connected to the performance of the fuel cell. To this, a POSTECH-UNIST joint research team has taken a step closer to developing high-performance catalysts by uncovering the ex-solution and phase transition phenomena at the atomic level for the first time.

11 Mar 2021

Study Discovers How Energy is Lost During Singlet Fission in Solar Cells

Solar energy is considered one of the most significant eco-friendly and fossil-free sustainable sources of electricity. The existing silicon-based solar cells use only around 33% of the energy in sunlight and transform it into electricity.

11 Mar 2021

Researchers Perform Experimental Study of New High Temperature Superconductor

An international team of researchers has carried out experimental and theoretical studies on a new high-temperature superconductor, yttrium hydride (YH6).

11 Mar 2021

Mitigating the Effects of Pulsating Flow in Flow Measurement

Titan Enterprises has published a new technical article that discusses how variation in flow velocity can impact flow measurement accuracy and how to mitigate any undesirable effects.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 11 Mar 2021

FCI Flow Switch Embarks on Out of This World Mission for Spacesuit Experiment Aboard International Space Station

In support of NASA’s development of next-generation spacesuit technologies, the reliable, precision Model AS-FS Flow Switch from FCI Aerospace has been inserted into the Spacesuit Water Membrane Evaporator (SWME) -- Spacesuit Evaporation Rejection Flight Experiment (SERFE), which was installed last November aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

From Fluid Components International (FCI) 11 Mar 2021

UPM Biomedicals and CELLINK form Collaboration for Groundbreaking 3D Bioprinting Developments

UPM Biomedicals is excited to announce its collaboration with bioconvergence company CELLINK. The partnership brings together UPM’s expertise for producing non-animal derived, nanocellulose biomaterials with CELLINK’s years of experience in method development for 3D bioprinting, offering new groundbreaking solutions to this growing life sciences market.

11 Mar 2021

New Technology may Accelerate Development of 3D-Printed Components for Army Applications

A new technology will speed up development of 3D-printed components for a variety of Army applications.

10 Mar 2021

Synthesis of One-Dimensional Van der Waals Heterostructures may Lead to Miniaturized Electronics

The recent synthesis of one-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures, a type of heterostructure made by layering two-dimensional materials that are one atom thick, may lead to new, miniaturized electronics that are currently not possible, according to a team of Penn State and University of Tokyo researchers.

10 Mar 2021

Intrinsically Porous Materials for Efficient Gas and Liquid Separation in Chemical Industry

Gas and liquid separation processes in the chemical industry could be made more efficient and environmentally friendly by using substances known as intrinsically porous materials (IPMs). KAUST researchers review the prospects for IPMs in the journal Accounts of Chemical Research.

10 Mar 2021

New, Environmentally-Friendly Electrochemical Procedure for Production of Sulfonamides

A research team at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Germany has developed a completely new, environmentally-friendly electrochemical procedure for producing sulfonamides rapidly and inexpensively. Sulfonamides are used in many drugs including antibiotics and Viagra as well as in agrochemicals and dyes, which makes them an important class of molecules for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

10 Mar 2021

Study Suggests Routes to Promote Microstructural Homogeneity During Flash Sintering of Ceramics

Flash sintering is a ceramic processing technique which uses electric current to intensively heat the ceramic sample internally rather than using only external furnace heating. The process can lower ceramic processing temperatures and durations significantly, enabling ceramics to be co-processed with metals or other materials, and reducing energy use.

10 Mar 2021

Slimy, Tough Bacterial Biofilm Could Help Separate Water and Oil

Scientists have shown that a slimy, yet strong, biofilm made by some bacteria for safety and to enable them move about can help separate oil from water.

10 Mar 2021

The Olympus Discovery Summit Virtually Connects the Microscopy Community

Olympus’ next virtual life science event, the Olympus Discovery Summit—Looking Forward: A New Era of Research will take place on April 27–29, 2021. The Olympus Life Science team has organized this opportunity for the microscopy community to virtually share its expertise and learn about important advances in technology. During this free three-day summit, attendees can enjoy a full schedule of customer presentations, tech talks, roundtable discussions and product demos.

From Evident - NDT 10 Mar 2021

Materials Science News

New Nanomaterial Could Increase the Capacity and Service Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries

New Cellulose Yarn Offers Fascinating Possibilities for Electronic Textiles

Researchers Move a Step Closer to Developing High-Performance Catalysts for Fuel Cells

Study Discovers How Energy is Lost During Singlet Fission in Solar Cells

Researchers Perform Experimental Study of New High Temperature Superconductor

Mitigating the Effects of Pulsating Flow in Flow Measurement

FCI Flow Switch Embarks on Out of This World Mission for Spacesuit Experiment Aboard International Space Station

UPM Biomedicals and CELLINK form Collaboration for Groundbreaking 3D Bioprinting Developments

New Technology may Accelerate Development of 3D-Printed Components for Army Applications

Synthesis of One-Dimensional Van der Waals Heterostructures may Lead to Miniaturized Electronics

Intrinsically Porous Materials for Efficient Gas and Liquid Separation in Chemical Industry

New, Environmentally-Friendly Electrochemical Procedure for Production of Sulfonamides

Study Suggests Routes to Promote Microstructural Homogeneity During Flash Sintering of Ceramics

Slimy, Tough Bacterial Biofilm Could Help Separate Water and Oil

The Olympus Discovery Summit Virtually Connects the Microscopy Community

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