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The Dispensing of Ethanol Cooking Fuel

Dispensing of Ethanol Cooking Fuel

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 19 Nov 2020

Researchers Develop a Magnetic Switch that Requires Less Energy

Magnetic materials are ubiquitous in modern society, present in nearly all the technological devices we use every day.

19 Nov 2020

Gold Nanoparticles Illuminate Small Molecule Drugs in Cells

Osaka, Japan - Successful drug development has a significant impact on people's quality of life worldwide. Being able to track how molecules get into target cells, and observing what they do when they are inside, is key to identifying the best candidates.

19 Nov 2020

New Method to Detect Photocatalyst-Generated Oxygen Faster has Implications for Clean Energy

Currently, the majority of energy consumed by the world's population is derived from oil and other non-renewable resources which are in danger of running out in the near future.

19 Nov 2020

Researchers Demonstrate Ideal Conditions for High-Nickel Battery Usage

In the field of battery manufacturing, it is well known that several cathode materials are sensitive to moisture.

19 Nov 2020

New Coating Material for Semiconductors Could Lead to Energy-Efficient Generation of Fuels

Hydrogen gas and methanol for fuel cells or as raw materials for the chemicals industry, for example, could be produced more sustainably using sunlight, a new Uppsala University study shows.

19 Nov 2020

New Insights into the Role of Ionic Interaction Within Graphene and Water

A research team led by Northwestern University engineers and Argonne National Laboratory researchers have uncovered new findings into the role of ionic interaction within graphene and water.

19 Nov 2020

Using Materials Efficiently Can Substantially Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

How much can society gain by cutting consumption of materials -- by using materials smarter, using less or recycling materials- A new report from the International Resource Panel for the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) says the gains are substantial and can be key to enabling countries to meet their emissions targets.

19 Nov 2020

A Standalone Module for Low Temperature Flow Chemistry

The Cold Coil II™ Flow Reactor Module from Uniqsis

From Uniqsis Ltd 19 Nov 2020

Researchers Successfully Modify a Semiconductor to Create a Superconductor

A semiconductor has been successfully transformed into a superconductor by three physicists from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and their collaborators from the Southern University of Science and Technology and Sun Yat-sen University in China.

19 Nov 2020

Metso Outotec Extends Its Mill Reline Equipment Offering with High-capacity Mill Reline Machine

Metso Outotec is extending its mill reline equipment offering with a high-capacity Mill Reline Machine (MRM). The new robust MRM has a capacity of 4,000 kg, enabling easy and safe replacement of steel lining systems inside even the largest grinding mills.

From Metso 19 Nov 2020

$Rigaku Launches New Curved Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction Detector with Smaller Form Factor$

Rigaku Launches New Curved Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction Detector with Smaller Form Factor

Rigaku HyPix-Arc 100° Curved Photon Counting X-ray Detector

From Rigaku Corporation 19 Nov 2020

System Can Sterilize Medical Tools Using Solar Heat

Autoclaves, the devices used to sterilize medical tools in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ and dentists’ offices, require a steady supply of pressurized steam at a temperature of about 125 degrees Celsius. This is usually provided by electrical or fuel-powered boilers, but in many rural areas, especially in the developing world, power can be unreliable or unavailable, and fuel is expensive.

19 Nov 2020

Corksol Ltd, Receives a Six-Figure Grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to Develop an Internal Insulation Solution for the Future

Corksol Ltd, the West Yorkshire-based company that exclusively distributes Corksol SprayCork to approved applicators across the UK, has received a £150,000 grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to develop a next generation coating that will protect homes against heat loss and damp from the inside out.

18 Nov 2020

New Method to Analyze Interactions Between Materials and Virus-Like Particles

Polymers are often used to make personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns and face masks. However, not much attention is usually given to the choice of polymers utilized, apart from their physical properties.

18 Nov 2020