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Air-Stable Polymer can be Applied in Energy Harvesting Applications

A KAUST research team, exploring thin films capable of turning thermal energy into electricity, state that a polymer formerly used to safeguard solar cells could be used in new applications in the field of consumer electronics.

7 Oct 2020

Stacked 2D Materials can Exhibit Highly Correlated Electron Properties

Scientists can have ambitious goals: curing disease, exploring distant worlds, clean-energy revolutions.

7 Oct 2020

Silver Conductive Silicone Adhesive Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

The Master Bond MasterSil 151S is an addition curing two-part silicone system that may be used as an adhesive, sealant, coating, or form-in-place gasketing material.

From Master Bond Inc. 7 Oct 2020

Element Secures 6+6 year Framework Agreement with Saab for Calibration and Material Testing

Element Materials Technology (Element) has signed a framework agreement with Saab AB, with an estimated value of more than US $100m, to deliver calibration and materials expertise and testing services over the next six years, with a six-year extension option.

From Element Materials Technology 7 Oct 2020

Virtual Raman Imaging Poster Summit 2020 Successfully Concludes

From WITec GmbH 7 Oct 2020

Gas Detection Technology with 'Extended Safety (ES)' in Car Parks and Tunnels

MSR-Electronic gas sensors protect human health and life. Fixed gas warning systems in garages, tunnels, and loading zones are the decisive monitoring instrument of a ventilation system.

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 7 Oct 2020

Carbon Dioxide Monitoring During the Production of Ukrainian Wheat Beer

CO2 Monitoring During the Production of Ukrainian Wheat Beer

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 7 Oct 2020

GHGSat Signs with ABB to Deliver Payloads for Growing Constellation

GHGSat has signed an agreement with the leading global technology company, ABB to deliver the payloads for GHGSat’s next 3 methane detecting satellites – a significant milestone in the firm’s plan to have a constellation of 10 spacecraft in orbit by the end of 2022.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 7 Oct 2020

Variability in Fumed Silica Powders

Freeman Technology are pleased to announce the release of our new application note ‘Variability in Fumed Silica Powders’.

From Freeman Technology 7 Oct 2020

New High Precision Norton Winter AEON Electroplated Wheels Offer High Accuracy, Increased Productivity & Long Life

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, one of the world’s largest abrasives manufacturers, announced the introduction of its new Norton Winter AEON Electroplated Grinding Wheels for high precision applications in the automotive, medical and aerospace markets.

From Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives 7 Oct 2020

Rotary System Reduces the Rate of Teardowns by 95%

RPI, the world leader in high-accuracy rotary positioning and inspection devices, has developed a system for the measurement and assembly of gas turbine rotors that reduces the rate of teardowns by 95%.

From Rotary Precision Instruments UK Ltd 7 Oct 2020

2D Titanium Carbide MXene as Flexible and Transparent Electrode for LEDs

Researchers in the US and Korea reported the first efficient flexible light-emitting diodes with a two-dimensional titanium carbide MXene as a flexible and transparent electrode.

6 Oct 2020

Researchers Discover a Way to Turn Diamond into Metal

Long known as the hardest of all natural materials, diamonds are also exceptional thermal conductors and electrical insulators.

6 Oct 2020

Researchers Increase Catalytic Activity of Cyanobacteria for Use in Biotechnology

Cyanobacteria are commonly called “blue-green algae” although they stain water green with their unique pigments.

6 Oct 2020

Rigaku to Lead Development of New Soft X-Ray Phase-Based Microscope for Biomedical Applications

Rigaku Corporation, a global leader in X-ray analytical instrumentation, will lead a consortium of scientific and academic research institutions in the development a new soft X-ray phase-based microscope for biomedical applications.

From Rigaku Corporation 6 Oct 2020