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Spectroscopic Method to Measure and Visualize Energetic Landscape of Solar Cells

Physicists from Heidelberg University have developed a new spectroscopic method that can help measure and visualize the energetic landscape within solar cells based on organic materials. The team of researchers was led by Prof. Dr Yana Vaynzof, a physicist at Heidelberg University.

13 Aug 2019

PACE Proteins in Bacteria Could be Used to Produce Next-Gen Plastics

A new study by Australian and UK researchers has shown that the molecular mechanism used by bacteria to combat against chemicals developed to destroy them can facilitate the synthesis of precursors for the production of next-generation nylon and other polymers.

13 Aug 2019

Researchers Develop a New Way to Improve Supercapacitors

An international team of researchers, including a chemistry professor from the University of Bristol, has developed a new method to enhance supercapacitors—energy storage devices—by creating a new class of detergents that are chemically associated with laxatives.

13 Aug 2019

New Composite Material for Photooxidation Reactions Developed Using Dyes and Viruses

A study team from Aalto University has formulated an original strategy to develop virus-based materials for catalysis.

13 Aug 2019

Micromeritics Instrument Corp. Launches MLC Online Instrument Training eLearning Platform

Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of premium products for advanced material characterization, today announced the launch of its Micromeritics Learning Center (MLC) Online Instrument Training eLearning Platform.

From Malvern Panalytical 13 Aug 2019

Thorlabs Adds to its Raman Spectroscopy Capabilities via Acquisition of Coda Devices

Thorlabs announced today that effective as of August 1, 2019 it completed the acquisition of Coda Devices, a manufacturer of Raman-based solutions for analyzing the chemical composition of substances within a laboratory environment or out in the field.

From Thorlabs Inc. 13 Aug 2019

Aircuity Announces Addition of BACnet® Client Capability, Allowing Complete Picture of Facility Operation

Aircuity, creator of measurably better environments, is excited to announce the addition of BACnet Client capability to the Aircuity platform.

From Aircuity 13 Aug 2019

Techcon Demonstrates Smart Dispensing Robots at NEPCON Asia

Techcon, a leader in precision fluid dispensing technologies, today announced plans to exhibit at NEPCON Asia, scheduled to take place Aug 28-30, 2019 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The company will showcase its TS8100 Series Progressive Cavity Pump, TS5000DMP-DCX Auger Valve, Smart Valve Controller Series and TSR2000 Smart Dispensing Robots in Booth 1E25.

From Techcon 13 Aug 2019