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Rice Scientists Convert Plastic Waste into Graphene

Plastic waste comes back in black as pristine graphene, thanks to ACDC.

2 Nov 2020

Fimer Drives a New Era for E-Mobility

FIMER is entering the race for Electrical Vehicle (EV) chargers with the launch of a comprehensive new portfolio of residential and commercial chargers.

From FIMER S.p.A. 2 Nov 2020

Metso Outotec Wins Order for a Large Iron Ore Pelletizing Plant in China

Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co. Ltd on the delivery of new environmentally sound technology for Zenith’s (Zhong Tian) iron ore pelletizing plant to be built in Nantong, China.

From Metso 2 Nov 2020

Rigaku to Feature EDXRF Solutions for Analysis of Precious Metals at 2020 IPMI Conference

From Rigaku Corporation 2 Nov 2020

Los Alamos Scientists Find a Way to Quickly Test Rust on Graphene-Protected Cars, Planes, Ships

Trace amounts of graphene could create a decades-long protective barrier against oxygen corrosion for cars, aircrafts, and ships--but evaluating its effectiveness has been a challenge, until now.

2 Nov 2020

Joint Venture for Large-Scale Production of Fuel-Cells: Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG Sign Binding Agreement for New Fuel-Cell Joint Venture

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have now a signed binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus, as well as other applications.

2 Nov 2020

TRB Develops Ground-Breaking Solution for High Volume Manufacture of Composite Components

TRB Lightweight Structures has created a new production process to deliver continuous-fibre thermoset composite parts at high volume.

From TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd 2 Nov 2020

Study Offers Fundamental Understanding of Processes Behind Ice Formation

Although the freezing of water is a more common phenomenon, it has been difficult to gain insights into the microstructure of ice and its hydrogen-bonding networks.

30 Oct 2020

ABB introduces first comprehensive gas leak detection solution for utilities to help safeguard city populations

Leaking natural gas pipelines in urban environments can result in explosions and fires. The new ABB MicroGuard™ solution will work alongside ABB’s MobileGuard™ to pinpoint dangerous gas leaks. Faster a...

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 29 Oct 2020

One Part Fast Curing Epoxy for Bonding and Small Encapsulation Applications

Master Bond's Fast Curing Epoxy for Bonding and Small Encapsulation Applications

From Master Bond Inc. 29 Oct 2020

New Reliable Way to Test the Quality of Graphene and Other 2D Materials

Graphene and other single-atom-thick substances are a category of wonder materials, with researchers the world over investigating their electronic properties for potential applications in technologies as diverse as solar cells, novel semiconductors, sensors, and energy storage.

29 Oct 2020

New Sulfur Dioxide Conversion Method may Provide a Promising Alternative to Current Techniques

A single-step, plasma-enhanced catalytic process to convert sulfur dioxide to pure sulfur from tail gas streams may provide a promising, more environmentally-friendly alternative to current multistage thermal, catalytic and absorptive processes, according to scientists at Penn State.

29 Oct 2020

Novel Liquid Nanofoam Liner Could Prolong the Safe Use of Football Helmets

A liquid nanofoam liner undergoing testing could prolong the safe use of football helmets, says a Michigan State University researcher.

29 Oct 2020

Smart Fluorescent Molecular Switches Obtained from Boron Cluster-Based Compounds

A molecular switch is a molecule that can be reversibly shifted between two or more stable states in response to external stimuli, such as a change on pH, light or electric current.

29 Oct 2020

Researchers Observe Single Electron's Butterfly-Shaped Distribution in Titanium Oxide

The functions and physical properties of solid materials, such as magnetic order and unconventional superconductivity, are greatly influenced by the orbital state of the outermost electrons (valence electrons) of the constituent atoms.

29 Oct 2020