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Bromine Molecule can be Stabilized in the Cavity of Hemispherical Vanadium Oxide Cluster

Alkanes are major constituents of natural gas and oil, consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms only. The C-H bonds of alkanes are chemically stable with low reactivity. Technologies that enable selective functionalization*1) of alkanes for converting alkanes into useful raw materials for chemical products such as alcohols and bromoalkanes are eagerly sought for development of both basic chemical sciences and industries.

13 Jul 2020

New Technology Converts Convert Carbon Dioxide Emissions into Construction Materials

A UCLA research team has received a two-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support development of a process that can convert carbon dioxide emissions into construction materials.

13 Jul 2020

Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Gives Nanoscale Details of Coatings as They Dry

Dull. Slow. Unchanging. Like watching paint dry.

13 Jul 2020

Study Could Advance Future Wearable Electronics and Biosensors

RMIT-UNSW collaboration applies liquid-metal synthesis to piezoelectrics, advancing future flexible, wearable electronics, and biosensors drawing their power from the body's movements.

13 Jul 2020

Standardized Packaging and New Taxation Reduce Cigarette Sales

The introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK, combined with stricter taxation measures on cheaper cigarettes, has led to a significant fall in sales for cigarettes, according to new analysis from researchers at the University of Bath.

13 Jul 2020

Scientists Develop New Way to Stretch and Strain Liquid Crystals to Generate Different Colors

Chameleons are famous for their color-changing abilities. Depending on their body temperature or mood, their nervous system directs skin tissue that contains nanocrystals to expand or contract, changing how the nanocrystals reflect light and turning the reptile's skin a rainbow of colors.

13 Jul 2020

New Tool Straightens Out Molecule-Sized Tangles of Polymers

A team of scientists at the University of Vermont have invented a new tool--they call it a "nanocage"--that can catch and straighten out molecule-sized tangles of polymers.

13 Jul 2020

MSR-Electronic Products Monitor CO2 Leaks in Wine Tanks in Austria

Reliable MSR gas detectors in the new wine storage building with almost 60 wine tanks.

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 10 Jul 2020

Soil Survey Shows Nearly 40% of Arable Soils ‘Degraded’ Across England and Wales

The developed soil health index indicates 38% of arable soils in England and Wales are degraded, emphasizing the importance of soil carbon for sustainability.

10 Jul 2020

Cementex Announces Improved Insulated Torque Wrenches

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the availability of updated insulated torque wrenches featuring the company’s industry-leading double-insulation technology.

From Cementex Products, Inc. 10 Jul 2020

Improve Process Control with Seika's SWB Wetting Balance Tester by Malcom

Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, introduces the Malcom SWB-2 Wetting Balance Tester. The entire procedure from flux application (with flux temperature control function) to measurement end is automated.

From Seika Machinery, Inc. 10 Jul 2020