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Creating More Improved Batteries for Electric Cars, Off-Grid Energy Storage

While the process of designing more improved rechargeable batteries may appear to be hazy, an alumina lining can potentially offer a solution.

22 Jan 2020

New Method Enables Efficient Fusion of Different Cross-Linked Polymers

Cross-linked polymers can be described as structures in which huge molecular chains are joined together, providing excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties to the end product. But it is not easy to modify these polymers.

22 Jan 2020

New Method Produces More Accurate Results for Natural Products Analysis

Natural products are used to extract several drugs. However, it is crucial for chemists to first identify the structure and stereochemistry of natural products before they can be exploited.

22 Jan 2020

Using 12-Bit Thin Films to Transfer Data Across Touchscreen Devices

A research team in Belgium has established a new method for transferring data across touchscreen devices using 12-bit, thin-film, identification tags that use batteries or photovoltaic (solar) cells to power them.

By Sarah Moore 22 Jan 2020

New Polymer Enables Batteries to be Self-Healing and Recyclable

Engineers at the University of Illinois have developed a new polymer-based electrolyte that enables batteries to be self-healing and recyclable.

By David J. Cross 21 Jan 2020

UK Electronics and Photonics Innovation Centre (EPIC) Invest in Henniker Plasma Treatment Technology

The EPIC Centre, built to serve the Electronics and Photonics industry, recently acquired an advanced plasma treatment system from UK based manufacturer Henniker Plasma.

From Henniker Plasma 21 Jan 2020

Calibrate Long Sensors with a JOFRA Temperature Calibrator!

AMETEK STC is pleased to present the new JOFRA CTC-652 temperature calibrator.

From AMETEK STC 21 Jan 2020

It was Microbial Mayhem in the Chicxulub Crater, Curtin Research Suggests

New insights into how microbial life was quickly re-established following the mass extinction of the dinosaurs have been detailed for the first time by Curtin University-led research.

21 Jan 2020

Micromeritics Delivers Optimized Solution for Carbon Black Testing in Accordance with Latest ASTM Classification

Micromeritics Instrument Corp., a leader in material characterization technology, has developed an optimized, automated solution for customers looking to characterize carbon blacks in accordance with the newly revised ASTM D1765-18 Classification System for Carbon Blacks Used in Rubber Products.

From Malvern Panalytical 21 Jan 2020

Laurent Fullana Appointed President of HORIBA France

HORIBA, a global leader in measurement and analysis solutions for research and industry, announces the appointment of Laurent Fullana as President of HORIBA France SAS, taking over from James Thépot.

From HORIBA 21 Jan 2020

White Paper Demonstrates Benefits of Electrical Asymmetrical Field Flow Fractionation

An informative white paper from Postnova Analytics demonstrates how its novel Electrical and Asymmetrical Field Flow Fractionation (EAF4) technology can be used to separate a wide variety of nano-sized materials while simultaneously determining surface charge.

From Postnova Analytics 21 Jan 2020

Researchers Use Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles to Print 3D Image

For the first time, a research team from the University of Seville, in association with the University of Nottingham, has successfully produced the first image of stabilized gold nanoparticles with biocompatible and biodegradable systems achieved with 3D-printing methods.

20 Jan 2020

TRB Announces US Manufacturing Facility

TRB Lightweight Structures has announced that it will soon be opening a composites manufacturing centre in Richmond, Kentucky, as a joint venture with Toyota Tsusho America.

From TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd 20 Jan 2020

Developing 3D Printing Capability for the Defence and Aerospace Sector

BAE Systems and Renishaw have signed an agreement to work together on the development of additive manufacturing capability for the defence and aerospace sector, designed to help improve performance, reduce costs and speed up manufacturing processes on combat aircraft of the future.

From BAE Systems Plc 20 Jan 2020

Living Concrete Developed from Sand and Bacteria

Over the centuries, concrete production has mostly remained unchanged: from the Roman concrete to modern construction methods, it involves a process of combining hard materials such as sand with various binders, includin...

By David J. Cross 17 Jan 2020