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Choice of Support Material may Have Drastic Effects on Catalyst Structure

In collaboration with experimentalists from Ghent University, Belgium and Utrecht University, Netherlands, researchers at the Nanoscience Center (NSC) at the University of Jyväskylä, have recently discovered that the choice of a support material for model catalysts, made from gold nanoclusters protected by organic molecules, may have drastic effects on the structure of the catalyst.

17 Jun 2020

Researchers Identify a New Way to Synthesize Nitrogen-Based 2D Material

Graphene, or a single layer of graphite, has a set of novel properties that have attracted tremendous attention since its discovery.

17 Jun 2020

Advances in Supercomputing Platforms Help Discover Better Materials that Benefit the Society

A joint research team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Institute of Physics at Chinese Academy of Science, Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Beihang University in Beijing and Fudan University in Shanghai, has provided a successful example of modern era quantum material research.

17 Jun 2020

New Method to Enhance Magnetoelectric Response of Bismuth Ferrite

University of Arkansas physicists have documented a means of improving the magnetoelectric response of bismuth ferrite, a discovery that could lead to advances in data storage, sensors and actuators.

17 Jun 2020

New Findings on Crystallite Behavior can Help Optimize Magnetic Nanoparticles for Various Applications

Magnetic nanoparticles, a class of nanoparticles that can be manipulated by magnetic fields, have a wide range of technical and biomedical applications, including magnetic hyperthermia, targeted drug delivery, new magnetic storage media and nanorobots.

17 Jun 2020

Nano-Cobalt Phosphide Catalyst Enables Efficient Hydrogenation Reactions

The need to be mindful consumers is becoming a priority for an ever-growing portion of society.

17 Jun 2020

Researchers Receive NSF Grant to Create Stretchable, Paper-Based Electronics

A three-year, $345,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will fund research at Binghamton University, State University of New York that seeks to modify paper's mechanical properties while still retaining its advantages.

17 Jun 2020

Wasatch Photonics Integrates KnowItAll Raman Spectral Identification Capabilities Through Partnership with Wiley

As part of rapid expansion of the Wasatch Photonics Raman spectroscopy product line, the company has announced a strategic partnership with Wiley Science Solutions (sciencesolutions.wiley.com) and its KnowItAll Raman Spectral Identification Partner Program.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 17 Jun 2020

Wasatch Photonics Introduces Compact Raman Spectroscopy System with User-Configurable Sampling Optics & Raman Libraries

Wasatch Photonics, Inc. introduces a robust, affordable and flexible Raman spectroscopy system comprised of three new components.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 16 Jun 2020

User-Friendly Support System for Laboratory Scale Reactions

The ReactoMate DATUM from Asynt is a high quality, dual-rod stainless steel and aluminium support system built to ensure the stability and safety of your lab reactor.

From Asynt 16 Jun 2020

International Monash, India, and Deakin Research Collaboration Pioneers Batteries of the Future

A new study has shown for the first time how inexpensive materials can be used in high performance batteries of the future.

16 Jun 2020

Ascend Launches Acteev Protect™ Antimicrobial Technology

Ascend Performance Materials has introduced Acteev Protect™, a breakthrough technology specially formulated to guard against the growth of mildew, fungi and other microbes to keep textiles and nonwoven fabrics fresher for longer.

From Ascend Performance Materials 16 Jun 2020

A New PAUT/TFM Predator was Just Released - Corrosion and Welding Defects Beware

As the world leader in advanced non-destructive testing solutions, Eddyfi Technologies is pleased to announce the release of the new M2M Mantis™, PAUT flaw detector with TFM.

From Eddyfi Technologies 16 Jun 2020

Antimicrobial Surface-Coating from Irish Company Kastus® is Shown to be Effective Against the Human Coronavirus on Treated Glass and Ceramic Surfaces

A leading antimicrobial surface-coating from Irish company Kastus® is shown to be effective against the human coronavirus on treated glass and ceramic surfaces.

From Kastus 16 Jun 2020

Researchers Measure Current-Voltage Curve of Graphene Nanoribbons

Researchers at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) have successfully measured the current-voltage curve of graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) that were suspended between two electrodes.

16 Jun 2020