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Scientists Use Machine Learning Methods to Predict Superhard Materials

A group of Skoltech scientists used machine learning methods to predict superhard materials based on their crystal structure.

11 Sep 2020

CityU Develops Graphene Face Masks with Excellent Anti-Bacterial Efficiency

Face masks have become an important tool in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. However, improper use or disposal of masks may lead to "secondary transmission".

11 Sep 2020

New Insights Help to Reduce Degradation and Extend Lifetime of Fuel Cells

Vehicles powered by polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells are energy-efficient and eco-friendly, but despite increasing public interest in PEMFC-powered transportation, current performance of materials that are used in fuel cells limits their widespread commercialization.

11 Sep 2020

Commercializing the Zinc or Graphite Battery in Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Grid-scale renewable energy has been steadily increasing, and thus several researchers have moved their attention from producing energy to the storage of energy.

11 Sep 2020

Baltimore Aircoil Company Highlights ENDURADRIVE® Fan System for Ideal Cooling in Mission-Critical Environments

The Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) ENDURADRIVE® Fan System ensures unmatched peace of mind in the operation of mission-critical cooling applications through a dramatically simplified design.

From Baltimore Aircoil Company 11 Sep 2020

Advancements in VpCI® Emitting Technology: Environmentally Responsible Emitting Devices Powered by Nano VpCI® Provide Multimetal Corrosion

Cortec’s longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility resulted in expanding portfolio of sustainable products. Cortec’s VpCI® devices protect metals by conditioning enclosed environments with corrosion inhibiting vapor molecules.

From Cortec Corporation 11 Sep 2020

Ascend Expands Antimicrobial Acteev™ Technology into Finished Goods Line to Combat COVID-19 Spread

A new line of face masks combining comfort with protection is available from Acteev™ by Ascend Performance Materials, a manufacturer of technology-forward textiles and engineered materials.

From Ascend Performance Materials 11 Sep 2020

Cognex Introduces Next Generation of High-Performance Handheld Barcode Readers

Cognex Corporation announces the launch of its DataMan® 8700 Series of handheld barcode readers.

From Cognex Corporation 11 Sep 2020

Nano Scale Innovation Gets Bigger in Denver, CO

Forge Nano Inc. nears completion of new surface engineering innovation lab in Denver, CO.

From Forge Nano 11 Sep 2020

Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies Named as One of 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine

Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies was recently named as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine.

From Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc. 10 Sep 2020

KIST Researchers Develop High-Performance Large-Area Organic Photovoltaics

Researchers in Korea have successfully developed a high-efficiency large-area organic solution processable solar cell by controlling the speed at which the solution of raw materials for solar cells became solidified after being coated.

10 Sep 2020

New Oxygen-Generating Bioink for 3D Printing Of Tissues

Engineering new tissues can be used to alleviate shortages of organs in transplantation, as well as to develop physiological models for drug discovery applications.

10 Sep 2020

Magnetic Whirls Realized in Ultra-Thin Metal Multilayer Films

In a collaboration between experimental physicists and theoretical physicists in the framework of the Dynamics and Topology excellence project, a system of many small magnetic whirls could be engineered to form a regularly ordered state.

10 Sep 2020