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Researchers Report New Valley Acoustoelectric Effect in 2D Materials

Scientists at the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems (PCS), within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS, South Korea), and teammates have described a new phenomenon, known as Valley Acoustoelectric Effect, which occurs in 2D materials, like graphene.

24 Jul 2019

SENTECH Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony

SENTECH Instruments GmbH celebrates the topping-out ceremony for a new building. The new facilities are built to increase production warehouse and administration area. SENTECH was celebrating the ceremony in the Science and Technology Park Berlin Adlershof on July 17, 2019.

From Sentech Instruments 24 Jul 2019

Incorporation of Polymer Prevents Metal-Organic Frameworks from Collapsing

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an exclusive group of sponge-like materials having nano-sized pores.

23 Jul 2019

Understanding Susceptibility of Additively Manufactured Materials to Degradation

Southwest Research Institute together with The University of Texas at San Antonio is working to gain insights into the vulnerability of additively manufactured materials to hydrogen embrittlement, a general issue that can result in mechanical hardware breaking down and losing functionality.

23 Jul 2019

Beta-Gallium Oxide Shows Promise for Creating High-Power Semiconductors

Electrical engineers at the University of Illinois (U. of I.) have added beta-gallium oxide—the field’s hottest material—to their arsenal, thus overcoming another barrier in the fabrication of high-power semiconductors.

23 Jul 2019

SEMICON Europa Drives Smart: Transportation, MedTech, Design and Workforce

SEMICON Europa, Europe’s largest event connecting the entire electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, from innovation to application, will spotlight smart technologies and the talent vital to continuing industry growth 12-15 November, 2019 at Messe München, in Munich, Germany. Registration is open for visitors and exhibitors.

23 Jul 2019

PAC Releases OptiPMD, the Next Generation Lab Mini-Distillation Analyzer

PAC introduces OptiPMD, ISL's latest version of its robust and portable micro-distillation analyzer. OptiPMD combines 15 years of experience with the latest technology to offer a user-friendly solution that significantly reduces the need for training.

From PAC L.P. 23 Jul 2019

SUNY Poly Researchers Awarded $1.5M by U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technology Office for Highly Efficient and Reliable Power Electronics Devices

SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) announced today that Interim Vice President of Research Advancement and Graduate Studies Dr. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik and Associate Professor of Nanoengineering Dr. Woongje Sung have been selected to receive $1,500,000 in total federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) for the development of 1200V silicon carbide metal-oxide-silicon-field-effect-transistors (MOSFET), and for reliability studies of Aluminum Gallium Nitride-based high electron mobility transistors (HEMT), the switch components of power electronic chips, which are superior to their silicon–based counterpart in areas such as cost, performance, and reliability.

23 Jul 2019

New Microcare General Purpose Cleaner Joins the Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Portfolio

The versatile new Microcare General Purpose Cleaner and Adhesive Remover is now available to order from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe. The multi-purpose cleaning system replaces the discontinued Slow Drying Flux remover (MCC-E7M) due to high demand.

From Ellsworth Adhesives Europe 23 Jul 2019

SGL Carbon Develops Prototype of CF-Based Battery Enclosure for EVs of NIO

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles.

From SGL CARBON SE 23 Jul 2019

Solvay’s High Strength LFT Compounds for World’s First All-Plastic Recyclable e-bike

Solvay has worked hand-in-hand with a Monaco-based company to develop a cutting-edge electric bike made entirely of plastic, and to introduce one of its newest high-performance polymers in the process.

From Solvay S.A. 23 Jul 2019

Porsche’s New Bioconcept-Car Features Natural-Fiber Composite Body Parts

Automaker Porsche launches the new 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport body parts made of natural-fiber composite materials developed in the Application Center for Wood Fiber Research HOFZET, which is part of the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI, together with the Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites IfBB of Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

23 Jul 2019

Researchers Create New Polymer Cathode Material for Ultrafast Metal-Ion Batteries

Researchers from Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology, IPCP RAS and D.I. Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology have created a new polymer cathode material for ultrafast metal-ion batteries with superior characteristics.

23 Jul 2019

Michelin & GM Develop New Generation of Airless Wheel Technology

Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology, the MICHELIN Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture-proof Tire System”), at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility.

23 Jul 2019

High Performance Fluoropolymers Industry News Brückner Maschinenbau to Present Packaging and Specialty Films Solutions at K 201

At K 2019, Brückner Maschinenbau will showcase technical innovations wherein the company will introduce two completely new line concepts to produce BOPE and BOPP films ideal for the use in new, single-origin packaging with focus on raw material and energy saving to guarantee good sortibility in waste separation and optimal recycling.

From Brückner Group GmbH 23 Jul 2019