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Study: Molecules Containing Benzene Ring Have Lower Threshold for Auger Decay

When an electron from one of the lower energy levels collides with another electron in an atom, it is ejected from the atom, thereby forming a gap into which one of the higher-energy electrons can fall, also emitting excess energy.

12 Apr 2019

Newly-developed SEI to Double Energy Density of Current Batteries

Rechargeable lithium metal batteries with increased energy density, performance, and safety may be possible with a newly-developed, solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI), according to Penn State researchers.

12 Apr 2019

Intelligent Capabilities Make AERO Concept a ‘Future Tire’ for Autonomous, Flying Cars

The Goodyear AERO concept is a two-in-one tire designed for the autonomous, flying cars of the future. This concept would work both as a tire for driving on the road and a “propeller” for flying through the sky.

12 Apr 2019

Evonik to Expand TROGAMID® CX Transparent Polyamide Production in Marl

Evonik has announced to expand its production of transparent polyamides of the TROGAMID® CX brand at the Marl Chemical Park (Germany).

From Evonik Industries AG 12 Apr 2019

Cornell Researchers Construct DNA Material with Artificial Metabolism

DNA is a genetic material that is responsible for the function of all living things. However, this genetic material is also a polymer.

12 Apr 2019

New Study Shows How to Extend Lifetime of Al Anode in Al-Based Batteries

The leading power source for electric vehicles and portable electronics is lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

11 Apr 2019

Researchers Discover Self-Healing Catalyst that can Release Hydrogen from Ammonia Borane

Scientists working within NCCR MARVEL have found a self-healing catalyst that can be used to liberate hydrogen via hydrolytic dehydrogenation of ammonia borane.

11 Apr 2019

“Green” Graphene: Ultra-Pure, Easy to use, Scalable for Industry

Goodfellow is pleased to announce the availability of ultra-pure “green” graphene, guaranteed metal-free and uniquely applicable in metal-sensitive processes. The graphene is produced by means of a highly scalable process that involves breaking methane gas (CH4), a very potent greenhouse gas, into hydrogen and elemental carbon atoms in a plasma reactor.

From Goodfellow 11 Apr 2019

Open Fluorescence Workshop Topics Include Materials Science/Nanotechnology, Analytical/Chemometrics, and Bio- and Medical Research

HORIBA Scientific, global leader in fluorescence instrumentation and other spectroscopy solutions just posted the latest presentation titles for the upcoming FluoroFest symposium to be held at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX.

From HORIBA 11 Apr 2019

“Deep Learning” Methods to Model Novel 2D Materials for Bottom-Up Design

New two-dimensional (2D) materials are being discovered by researchers at a fast pace, but they do not necessarily immediately know the properties of those materials.

11 Apr 2019

Gold Does Grow on Trees

Well, maybe it would be more correct to say that trees grow in gold. Forget your metal detector, the leaves have it!. That’s the concept behind a mineral discovery technique we pioneered which is now being used successfully by gold exploration and mining companies.

11 Apr 2019

Engineered Material Systems to Showcase Electrically Conductive Adhesives at Intersolar Europe

Engineered Material Systems, Inc. (EMS), a leading global supplier of conductive interconnect materials for photovoltaic applications, will exhibit in Hall C1, booth 354 at the Intersolar Europa Solar Power Expo, scheduled to take place May 15-17, 2019 in Munich, Germany.

From Nagase ChemteX America LLC 11 Apr 2019

Lucideon to Host ‘Transportability Assessments of Modular and Volumetric Buildings’ Webinar

Lucideon, the construction testing organization, is hosting a free-to-attend webinar, ‘Transportability Assessments of Modular and Volumetric Buildings’ on Tuesday 14 May 2019 at 15:00 UK time (10:00 EDT).

From Lucideon CICS 11 Apr 2019

Study Provides an Overview on the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells and Guidelines for Future Research

In an effort to commercialize perovskite solar cells (PSCs), their efficiency was improved to surpass 23%, and now the next biggest challenge is to increase their stability to the same level as traditional solar cells.

11 Apr 2019

Pittcon’s Second Stint in Philadelphia Proves Successful

Pittcon 2019, the 70th annual conference and exposition for analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy, saw an increase in attendance over last year’s Orlando event.

From Pittcon 11 Apr 2019