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New Hollow Nanostructures Could Allow Li-Ion Batteries to Hold More Energy

An unexpected property of nanometer-scale antimony crystals -- the spontaneous formation of hollow structures -- could help give the next generation of lithium ion batteries higher energy density without reducing battery lifetime.

10 Jun 2020

Study Leads to New Quantum Materials and Materials for Energy Conversion

The physical and chemical properties of intermetallic compounds are governed by the real structure of synthesized materials and are strongly influenced by the structural imperfections, e.g. strain, dislocations, and presence of admixture phases.

10 Jun 2020

Nanostructured, Porous Carbon Materials for Fuel cells, Super Capacitors

Sustainable energy supply and storage is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, which the group of Stefan Kaskel, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at TU Dresden, also aims to tackle.

10 Jun 2020

New Graphene-Based Photoelectrode Could Help Derive Energy from CO2

Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, are attempting to convert carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, to fuel using energy from sunlight.

10 Jun 2020

New Gold Nanoparticle Conjugate for Semi-Artificial Photosynthesis System

Solar energy is considered by some to be the ultimate solution to address the current energy crisis and global warming and the environmental crises brought about by excessive consumption of fossil fuels.

10 Jun 2020

Computational Catalysis Achieved Through Simulation of Realistic Catalysts

Computational catalysis, a field that simulates and accelerates the discovery of catalysts for chemicals production, has largely been limited to simulations of idealized catalyst structures that do not necessarily represent structures under realistic reaction conditions.

10 Jun 2020

Remotely Controllable 3D Printed Capsule for On-Demand Drug Delivery

Doctors could soon be administering an entire course of treatment for life-threatening conditions with a 3D printed capsule controlled by magnetic fields thanks to advances made by University of Sussex researchers.

10 Jun 2020

New Method to Print Objects that can be Tuned to Take Alternate Forms

Soft robots and biomedical implants that reconfigure themselves upon demand are closer to reality with a new way to print shapeshifting materials.

10 Jun 2020

New Metal-Organic Framework Material Could Improve Biological Imaging

A team from the Department of Chemistry has established an approach for the creation of a metal-organic framework material that provides new perspectives for the sensitization of near-infrared luminescent lanthanide ions, including unprecedented possibilities of imaging deeper in tissues for more comprehensive studies of biological systems with light.

10 Jun 2020

Water Vapor in Air Could be Potential Renewable Energy Source in Future

The search for renewable energy sources, which include wind, solar, hydroelectric dams, geothermal, and biomass, has preoccupied scientists and policymakers alike, due to their enormous potential in the fight against climate change.

10 Jun 2020

New AI-Based Heart Segmentation and Many New and Improved Features in Simpleware Q-2020.06

We are excited to announce Simpleware Release Q-2020.06, which includes two new modules: “Simpleware AS Cardio” and “Simpleware Design Link”. In addition, the latest version of Simpleware software includes many new features and improvements, including support for importing 4D DICOM.

From Synopsys, Inc 9 Jun 2020

Novel Reaction System to Produce Useful Semiconductor Molecules

In the electronics field, organic solar cells find a range of applications, particularly to develop novel electronic devices such as wearable devices.

9 Jun 2020

Element Invests in Aerospace Capabilities in Montreal

Element Materials Technology (Element) has invested in aerospace testing capabilities at its Montreal, Canada laboratory.

From Element Materials Technology 9 Jun 2020

MSR-Electronic - Worldwide Methane Gas Monitoring in over 300 Biogas Plants

The idea is as simple as it is ingenious: Mix the unloved liquid manure with corn silage, let bacteria work and use the methane gas produced to generate electricity and heat. Renewable energy sources are inexhaustible. In times of scarce energy resources and climate change, the focus is on new energy sources. Biogas has proven to be a very good alternative in natural energy production.

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 9 Jun 2020