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New Discovery Could Optimize Electrolyte for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries

Electric vehicles (EVs) exhibit immense potential for an energy-efficient, sustainable future. However, one of their drawbacks is the lack of a durable, high-energy-density battery that minimizes the need to fuel up on long trips.

5 Nov 2020

ERS electronic will be Presenting its New Automatic Panel Debonding Technology at China’s Largest Technical Conference for Semiconductor Packaging Technologies

ERS electronic, the innovation leader in thermal management solutions for the semiconductor industry, is exhibiting and presenting at CSPT (China Semiconductor Packaging and Test Market & Technology Annual Conference) for the first time.

From ERS electronic GmbH 5 Nov 2020

A Sensitive Method to Detect 'Charge Traps' in Organic Semiconductors

Scientists at Swansea University have developed a very sensitive method to detect the tiny signatures of so called 'charge traps' in organic semiconductors.

5 Nov 2020

Luminescent Wood may Illuminate Indoor Spaces in the Future

The right indoor lighting can help set the mood, from a soft romantic glow to bright, stimulating colors. But some materials used for lighting, such as plastics, are not eco-friendly. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano have developed a bio-based, luminescent, water-resistant wood film that could someday be used as cover panels for lamps, displays and laser devices.

5 Nov 2020

Moth Eye Structure Inspires Design of Transparent Anti-Reflective Coatings

There is a huge number of human problems that scientists and engineers have solved by drawing ideas directly from mechanisms found in other lifeforms, from Velcro to Japan's famous bullet trains, the Shinkansen. Thus, it should not come as a surprise to know that many remarkable advances in anti-reflective coating were inspired by the peculiar biostructures found in moth eyes.

5 Nov 2020

Metso Outotec Launches Filter Optimizer for Improved Filter Performance and Optimized Energy Consumption

Metso Outotec is introducing the innovative Filter Optimizer to further boost the performance of its Larox® PF filter in the mining and chemical industry processes.

From Metso 5 Nov 2020

Swindon Powertrain Launches Classic Mini Kit Aimed to Offer Electrification for Any Classic Mini

Swindon Powertrain is now offering a stand-alone electric 80kW continuous (120 kW peak), Classic Mini Kit, which can be used in isolation or in addition to a range of aftermarket Swindon Powertrain EV components such as 12 kWhr battery pack, motor controller, onboard charger and DC-DC converter.

From Swindon Powertrain 5 Nov 2020

New Method to 3D-Print Novel Electronic Devices

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have solved the mystery of how to utilize inks to 3D-print advanced electronic devices that have useful characteristics, for example, the potential to change light into electricity.

5 Nov 2020

Manipulating Chain-Walking in Olefins Using Earth-Abundant Iron-Based Catalysts

NUS chemists have discovered a way of controlling the position of carbon-carbon double bonds (C=C) in olefin isomerisation using sustainable iron-based catalysis for potential applications in organic synthesis.

5 Nov 2020

Tarsus Group Confirms New Labelexpo India Show Dates

Tarsus Group, organizer of Labelexpo India, has today confirmed that the upcoming edition of the show will now take place from 16 – 19 November 2021, at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.

5 Nov 2020

DWS-backed Blue Pearl Energy to Invest 600 millions to form New Energy Services Platform

Blue Pearl Energy has announced the launch of its innovative European energy services platform, dedicated to offering comprehensive energy efficiency solutions for public, commercial and industrial buildings. Designed to...

5 Nov 2020

New Computational Method to Model Ice Binding Using a Biasing Technique

Some molecules tend to bind tightly to the surface of the ice, thus forming a curved interface that inhibits further growth of the ice crystal.

4 Nov 2020

Improving the Mechano-Sensitivity for a Material to be Used in Wearable Sensors

Human skin bruises when the tissue and muscle in the area suffer trauma or become damaged due to an application of blunt force. However, when an object suffers an impact that is expected to damage, it is necessary to examine every inch of the surface of the material to understand the extent of the damaged.

4 Nov 2020

Peak Scientific wins British Exporter of the Year Award

Peak Scientific, the global leader in gas generation systems for analytical laboratories, was awarded ‘British Exporter of the Year’ at the 2020 British Business Awards held at the Shanghai Jinjiang Tomson InterContinental Hotel on the evening of October 29th. This is Peak Scientific’s second BBA accolade, after winning Best New Exporter to China award in 2016.

From Peak Scientific 4 Nov 2020

Corning Precision Glass Solutions Announces Collaboration with Pixelligent

Corning Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of optical materials, including high-refractive index glass that enables superior image quality for augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) wearables, and Pixelligent, a leading high-quality compound material supplier, on Thursday announced a new strategic collaboration to further the development of AR/MR optics.

From Corning Incorporated 4 Nov 2020