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Chemists Define Major Compound for Catalytic Nitrogen-Atom Transfer Reactions

Chemists from the University of Göttingen and Goethe University Frankfurt have thoroughly analyzed the major compound formed in a catalytic nitrogen-atom transfer reaction.

16 Nov 2020

Random Array of Photonic Crystals Greatly Improve Laser Beam Scanning

Scanning lasers -- from barcode scanners at the supermarket to cameras on newer smartphones -- are an indispensable part of our daily lives, relying on lasers and detectors for pinpoint precision.

16 Nov 2020

Research Uses Tools of Topology to Analyze Electric Charge Transport in Ionic Fluids

A sphere and a cube can be deformed into one another without cuts or stitches. A mug and a glass cannot because, to deform the first into the second, the handle needs to be broken.

16 Nov 2020

Scientists Scrutinize the Role of Electrolyte Anions in Metal-Ion Hybrid Capacitors

Metal-ion hybrid capacitors combine the properties of capacitors and batteries. One electrode uses the capacitive mechanism, the other the battery-type redox processes. Scientists have now scrutinized the role of anions in the electrolyte. The results, which have been published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, reveal the importance of sulfate anions. Sulfate-based electrolytes gave zinc-ion hybrid capacitors outstanding performance and extra-long operability.

16 Nov 2020

New Silver-Based Disinfectant Suggests 14+ Day Protection from Coronaviruses

Silver Safe Disinfectant is emerging as a promising game-changer during the global pandemic, with research showing that the unique combination of non-toxic ingredients could offer significantly longer protection against many known pathogens than most leading brands.

13 Nov 2020

CO Gas Monitoring at the Kempinski Hotel Doha, Qatar

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 13 Nov 2020

NanoAL Launches First-of-its-Kind Addalloy® 5T Aluminum Powder for Additive Manufacturing

NanoAL, LLC has announced that it has commercialized its award-winning, metal AM technology - Addalloy® 5T Aluminum Alloy Powder. Addalloy 5T is designed and developed for Metal Additive Manufacturing via laser powder bed fusion.

From NanoAl LLC 13 Nov 2020

CARAC: An Event to Learn More about Advanced Techniques of Characterisation

From The Platform for Advanced Characterisation Grenoble (PAC-G) 13 Nov 2020

Skoltech scientists develop novel bone implant manufacturing method

Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Design, Manufacturing, and Materials (CDMM) have developed a method for designing and manufacturing complex-shaped ceramic bone implants with a controllable porous structure, which largely enhances tissue fusion efficiency.

13 Nov 2020

Element Increases Scope for Coatings Testing in Amsterdam

Element Materials Technology (Element) has increased its ISO 17025 scope for coatings testing at its Amsterdam, Netherlands laboratory.

From Element Materials Technology 12 Nov 2020

New 3D Silicone Surface Mimics Surface Features of Human Tongue

The tongue is an organ that helps people taste food. However, the structures present on its surface also help people to sense textures––something very essential while savoring a meal.

12 Nov 2020

A New Method to Transform Electricity into Hydrogen by Using Microwaves

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Spanish National Research Council has discovered a new method that makes it possible to transform electricity into hydrogen or chemical products by solely using microwaves - without cables and without any type of contact with electrodes.

12 Nov 2020

New Project Aims to Replace Plastic Microbeads in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries

University of Bath spin-out company Naturbeads has been awarded funding to develop their biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads that could cut the use of microplastics in a range of industries including pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics.

12 Nov 2020

Researchers Connect Two Classes of Unconventional Superconductors

The understanding of unconventional superconductivity is one of the most challenging and fascinating tasks of solid-state physics.

12 Nov 2020

Two-Layer Passive Cooling System Preserves Perishable Goods

Camels have developed an apparently counterintuitive method to keep themselves cool and simultaneously preserve water in sweltering desert surroundings: The bodies of these animals are covered with a dense coat of insulating fur.

12 Nov 2020