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Sustainable Production of Natural Rubber Gloves Could Lead to Energy Savings

( Cranfield University ) Cranfield University researchers in partnership with Meditech Gloves, one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality examination and surgical gloves, have shown how energy savings can be made with the development of more sustainable, biodegradable, protein-free, natural rubber gloves.

20 Nov 2020

Multiphysics Model Reveals the Impact of Buoyancy-Driven Convection in the Electrolyte

Hydrogen can be produced with renewable energies in a climate neutral way and could make a major contribution to the energy system of the future. One of the options is to use sunlight for electrolytic water splitting, either indirectly by coupling a solar cell with an electrolyser or directly in a photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell.

20 Nov 2020

Porex Launches Sustainable Product Development Capabilities for Three Porous Polymer Platforms

To continue the mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive, Porex, a global leader in porous polymers, has announced sustainable product development capabilities to help manufacturers with early product development across all three porous technology platforms.

From Porex Corporation 20 Nov 2020

Xometry Named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List

Xometry, the largest U.S. marketplace for custom manufacturing, was named to this year’s Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list in North America, recognizing the company’s 949% growth from 2016-2019.

From Xometry 20 Nov 2020

PostProcess Teams and Orthodent Laboratory to Automate Resin Removal and Surface Finishing for Novel Orthodontic Solutions

PostProcess Technologies Inc., the first and only provider of automated and intelligent post-printing solutions for industrial 3D printing, announced their collaboration with Orthodent Laboratory (ODL), a company spearheading the digitalization of orthodontic solutions, to further their efficiencies and unlock previously unachievable results for their innovative custom orthodontic solutions.

From PostProcess Technologies 20 Nov 2020

HORIBA Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Qnami to Accelerate Scanning NV Magnetometry Developments and Start Global Distribution of First Quantum Microscope Qnami ProteusQ™

HORIBA, a global leader in measurement and analysis solutions for advanced research and industry, and the world leader in Raman microscopy and nanoscopy is thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration with Qnami, a leader and pioneer in scanning NV magnetometry based on diamond quantum sensing.

From HORIBA 19 Nov 2020

New Material for Making Recyclable Turbine Blades Could Transform Wind Energy Industry

A new material for wind blades that can be recycled could transform the wind industry, rendering renewable energy more sustainable than ever before while lowering costs in the process.

19 Nov 2020

A New Method to Print Solid-State Electrolyte Films for Next-Generation Batteries

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are widely used in portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage systems.

19 Nov 2020

Researchers Develop Way to 3D Print Full-Size, Lifelike Heart Models

Full-size, realistic models of human organs could help surgeons train and practice before they cut into a patient. However, it's been challenging to make inexpensive models of a size, complexity and material that simulates human organs.

19 Nov 2020

Device Could Provide Steady Supply of Pressurized Steam for Autoclaves 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.

19 Nov 2020

A New Environmentally Friendly Method for Converting Ammonia into Hydrogen

Northwestern University researchers have developed a highly effective, environmentally friendly method for converting ammonia into hydrogen. Outlined in a recent publication in the journal Joule, the new technique is a major step forward for enabling a zero-pollution, hydrogen-fueled economy.

19 Nov 2020

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

Materials Science News

Sustainable Production of Natural Rubber Gloves Could Lead to Energy Savings

Multiphysics Model Reveals the Impact of Buoyancy-Driven Convection in the Electrolyte

Porex Launches Sustainable Product Development Capabilities for Three Porous Polymer Platforms

Xometry Named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List

PostProcess Teams and Orthodent Laboratory to Automate Resin Removal and Surface Finishing for Novel Orthodontic Solutions

HORIBA Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Qnami to Accelerate Scanning NV Magnetometry Developments and Start Global Distribution of First Quantum Microscope Qnami ProteusQ™

New Material for Making Recyclable Turbine Blades Could Transform Wind Energy Industry

A New Method to Print Solid-State Electrolyte Films for Next-Generation Batteries

Researchers Develop Way to 3D Print Full-Size, Lifelike Heart Models

Device Could Provide Steady Supply of Pressurized Steam for Autoclaves Using Solar Heat

A New Environmentally Friendly Method for Converting Ammonia into Hydrogen

The Dispensing of Ethanol Cooking Fuel

Researchers Develop a Magnetic Switch that Requires Less Energy

Gold Nanoparticles Illuminate Small Molecule Drugs in Cells

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

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