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Substances Inside van der Waals Nanobubbles Have Unusual Properties

Skoltech scientists modeled the behavior of nanobubbles appearing in van der Waals heterostructures and the behavior of substances trapped inside the bubbles.

16 Apr 2020

Developing a New Type of Oxygen Reduction Catalyst to Replace Platinum

Noble metals (e.g., platinum) are often used as catalysts in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of fuel cell cathodes.

16 Apr 2020

New Comfortable Fabric can Heat and Cool the Skin

Imagine a single garment that could adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its wearer cool in the heat of midday but warm when an evening storm blows in. In addition to wearing it outdoors, such clothing could also be worn indoors, drastically reducing the need for air conditioning or heat.

16 Apr 2020

Novel Boron Material Synthesized by Microwave-Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition

Yogesh Vohra, Ph.D., uses microwave-plasma chemical vapor deposition to create thin crystal films of never-before-seen materials.

16 Apr 2020

Green Replacement for Water Cooled Condensers

The CondenSyn Waterless Air Condenser from Asynt is a proven ‘green’ replacement for water cooled condensers and suitable for greater than 95% of all chemical reflux applications.

From Asynt 16 Apr 2020

IPLEX™ NX Working Channel Solution Features Six Internal Retrieval Tools to Expand the Videoscope’s Capabilities

With similar functionality as a standard videoscope insertion tube, the IPLEX NX working channel scope is a useful backup while offering the versatility to detect and remove foreign object debris (FOD).

From Evident - NDT 16 Apr 2020

New Carbon Fiber Operating Table System Fit for 21st Century Surgery

WIT-Composites introduces a lightweight, translucent operating table system, revolutionizing surgical procedures with enhanced visibility and quick attachments.

From WIT-Composites 15 Apr 2020

Study Examines Sound Propagation in Quantum Gas

Sound waves reveal the unique properties of an ultracold quantum gas, a model system for describing certain superconductors and forms of nuclear matter.

15 Apr 2020

New Method Estimates Cloud Optical Properties for Solar Applications

The output of solar energy systems is highly dependent on cloud cover. While weather forecasting can be used to predict the amount of sunlight reaching ground-based solar collectors, cloud cover is often characterized in simple terms, such as cloudy, partly cloudy or clear.

15 Apr 2020

Cellulose Acetate Manuka Honey Nanofibrous Mats as Potential Wound Dressing

As instances of antibiotic resistance increase in the medical field, scientists are reexamining natural materials for their potential use in medicine. Honey has been used for thousands of years, from the time of Pharaohs for their effectiveness in treating wounds and burns.

15 Apr 2020

New "Intelligent Microsystem" for Faster, More Sustainable Industrial Chemistry

The synthesis of plastic precursors, such as polymers, involves specialized catalysts. However, the traditional batch-based method of finding and screening the right ones for a given result consumes liters of solvent, generates large quantities of chemical waste, and is an expensive, time-consuming process involving multiple trials.

15 Apr 2020

NREL Scientists Fabricate Solar Cell with Nearly 50% Efficiency

Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have fabricated a solar cell with an efficiency of nearly 50%.

15 Apr 2020

VELO3D Launches Large Format, 1 Meter Tall Industrial 3D Metal Printer, with Knust-Godwin as First Customer

Digital manufacturing innovator VELO3D announced today its plans to launch a next-generation Sapphire industrial 3D metal printer with a vertical axis of 1 meter. The system will ship in Q4 2020, with precision-tool and component manufacturer Knust-Godwin securing the first order to produce parts for an oil and gas application.

From VELO3D 15 Apr 2020

SAKOR Technologies Announces Dynamometer Line for Testing Electric Motor Efficiency to Meet International Environmental Standards

SAKOR Technologies Inc., a recognized leader in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, announces that it has developed a series of dynamometer systems ideal for customers required to test and verify the level of efficiency of electric motors in accordance with a variety of national and international standards, including IEC 60034-2-1; IEEE 112B; and Canadian standard C390-93.

From SAKOR Technologies 15 Apr 2020

Sulzer Launches First-in-Class COX™ Cordless Dispenser Technology

Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc., the leading innovator of 2-component adhesive dispensing systems, announces its new COX™ ElectraFlow™ Dual Ultra 600mL 2-component cartridge cordless unit, ideal for operators using high volumes of sealant or two-part epoxy products.

From Sulzer 15 Apr 2020