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Novel Method to 3D-Print Components Used in Neutron Instruments

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has licensed a novel method to 3D print components used in neutron instruments for scientific research to the ExOne Company, a leading maker of binder jet 3D printing technology.

23 Jun 2020

Researchers Develop Soft Materials that Imitate Living Creatures

Northwestern University researchers have developed a family of soft materials that imitates living creatures.

23 Jun 2020

New Method to Analyze Interactions Among Components in Many-Body Systems

One goal of science is to find physical descriptions of nature by studying how basic system components interact with one another.

23 Jun 2020

Novel 2D Material-Based Photodetectors Exhibit High Sensitivity

Researchers discovered a new way to engineer optoelectronic devices by stretching a two-dimensional material on top of a silicon photonic platform.

23 Jun 2020

Novel Electrolyte Design Boosts Performance of Lithium Metal Batteries

A new lithium-based electrolyte invented by Stanford University scientists could pave the way for the next generation of battery-powered electric vehicles.

23 Jun 2020

Researchers Use Glass to Mediate Interaction Between Photons

Laser light traveling through ornately microfabricated glass has been shown to interact with itself to form self-sustaining wave patterns called solitons.

23 Jun 2020

New 3D-Printed Membranes Could be Useful for Oil-Water Separation

In the petroleum industry, the ability to separate oil and water is critical. Oily wastewater from drilling and processing crude oil is the biggest waste stream in the oil and gas industry, which produces three times as much waste as it does product.

23 Jun 2020

New Chip-Based Microcombs Could Advance Time and Frequency Measurements

Just as a meter stick with hundreds of tick marks can be used to measure distances with great precision, a device known as a laser frequency comb, with its hundreds of evenly spaced, sharply defined frequencies, can be used to measure the colors of light waves with great precision.

23 Jun 2020

New Improved Catalysts for Industrial Processes and Emissions Controls

Replacing the expensive metals that break down exhaust gases in catalytic converters with cheaper, more effective materials is a top priority for scientists, for both economic and environmental reasons.

23 Jun 2020

New Light-Powered Catalyst Breaks Strong Chemical Bonds in Fluorocarbons

Rice University engineers have created a light-powered catalyst that can break the strong chemical bonds in fluorocarbons, a group of synthetic materials that includes persistent environmental pollutants.

23 Jun 2020

Miele Selects High-Flow ABS Grade ELIX 118HF for Its New Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner Model Triflex HX 1

High-end domestic appliance producer Miele & Cie. KG (Miele) has selected ELIX Polymers’ high-flow ABS grade 118HF for its new battery-powered vacuum cleaner model, the Triflex HX1.

From Miele 22 Jun 2020

Warren Controls Announces Electrically Actuated HVAC/BAC Control Valves

Warren Controls, a leading manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, announces its two and three-way electrically actuated HVAC/BAC control valves, designed for domestic use and to assist in the transport of low-pressure steam or hot/cold water within a building for temperature regulation.

From Warren Controls 22 Jun 2020

ACS Publications Editors-in-Chief Outline Steps to Confront Racism in Chemistry Publishing

The American Chemical Society published today an editorial signed by all of its editors-in-chief and deputy editors acknowledging the deleterious impacts that racism and discrimination have had on scientists from underrepresented communities, especially Black chemists. The editorial includes demographic data of publications and calls for action to combat discrimination.

22 Jun 2020

RRA Accreditation Supports Further Expansion for Element PCTEST in South Korea

Element Materials Technology (Element) has achieved recognition by the national accreditation body of South Korea as a designated test laboratory for formal certification testing of wireless devices for the connected technologies market at its recently acquired PCTEST laboratory in Gyeonggi, South Korea.

From Element Materials Technology 22 Jun 2020

Adhesives for Cell Contacting Systems and Battery Packs

Panacol has developed specially formulated UV adhesives that protect welded joints on cell contacting systems and battery packs of electric cars from corrosion. The flexible adhesives enable vibration-resistant connections and have a low ion content.

From Hoenle AG 22 Jun 2020