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Revolutionizing Metal 3D Printing: Research Aims to Leverage Oxidation for Stronger Materials

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York could revolutionize 3D printing and how engineers think about oxidation.

23 May 2024

Soft, Flexible Film Detects Nearby Objects Without Touch

Researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have designed a soft, flexible film that senses the presence of nearby objects without physically touching them. The study features the new sensor technology to detect eyelash proximity in blink-tracking glasses.

23 May 2024

New Aluminum Alloy for Electric Vehicles Boasts 140% Improvement in Thermal Stability

Dr. Hyeon-woo Son and his research team from the Department of Aluminum in the Advanced Metals Division at KIMS have successfully developed an aluminum alloy for electric vehicles that dramatically improves thermal stability.

23 May 2024

CO2-neutral Metallurgy for Ferrochromium Production

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored the use of bio-based reducing agents for CO2-neutral ferrochromium production. The study highlights findings on the efficiency, energy consumption, and environmental impact of bio-based agents compared to traditional fossil-based methods and discusses their potential to significantly reduce the metallurgical industry's carbon footprint.

By Nidhi Dhull 23 May 2024

Tandem Cell with Antimony Selenide Exceeds Single-Junction Efficiency

An international group of researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China developed a proof-of-concept tandem solar cell tandem solar cell for the first time, by using antimony selenide for the bottom cell and a wide-bandgap organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite material for the top cell.

23 May 2024

Rohde & Schwarz first to Achieve TPAC for NTN NB-IoT RF and RRM Conformance Test Cases

At the recent Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) meeting #78 of the Global Certification Forum (GCF), Rohde & Schwarz verified NTN NB-IoT test cases for radio frequency (RF) and radio resource management (RRM), successfully meeting all test platform approval criteria (TPAC).

From Rohde & Schwarz 23 May 2024

Precise Chemical Injection Flow Switch Delivers Dependable Measurement for Best Results

Process engineers who require precise chemical injection or additive monitoring will find the FLT93 Flow Switch Series from Fluid Components International (FCI) offers them a dependable, rugged set-and-forget solution that is flexibly designed to give them multiple configuration and performance options to support a wide range of industries from specialty chemicals to electronic components, food/beverage, oil/gas refineries, plastics, pulp/paper, pharmaceuticals and water/wastewater treatment and more.

From Fluid Components International (FCI) 23 May 2024

Novel Electrolyte Additive Development for Pure Silicon Anode of Lithium-Ion Batteries; DAMS

Research team at Chungnam National University in South Korea has successfully developed a novel electrolyte additive for pure silicon anode that is stably operated under ambient pressure.

From Chungnam National University 23 May 2024

Trial Carbon Capture Unit Begins Operating on Blast Furnace at ArcelorMittal Gent, Belgium

ArcelorMittal and partners Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), BHP, along with Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd (Mitsubishi Development) have successfully started operating a pilot carbon capture unit on the blast furnace off-gas at ArcelorMittal Gent in Belgium.

From ArcelorMittal 23 May 2024

IDTechEx Discusses Which Substrate Tech Rules for 5G and 6G AiP

Antenna packaging methodologies have evolved significantly to counter the escalating signal attenuation in high-frequency communications like 5G mmWave and anticipated 6G networks.

From IDTechEx 23 May 2024

Liverpool and Southampton Researchers Design New Metal-Free Porous Framework Materials

Researchers at the University of Liverpool and the University of Southampton have used computational design methods to develop non-metal organic porous framework materials, with potential applications in areas such as catalysis, water capture or hydrogen storage.

From University of Liverpool 23 May 2024

New Polystyrene Recycling Process Could Be World’s First to be Both Economical and Energy-Efficient

Engineers have modelled a new way to recycle polystyrene that could become the first viable way of making the material reusable.

From University of Bath 23 May 2024

Ultra-Thin Bismuth Unveils Hidden Potential for Quantum Electronics

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have developed a novel technique for producing ultra-thin bismuth crystals.

22 May 2024

Innovative Catalysts Turn CO2 into Key Industrial Chemicals

In a collaborative effort involving the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, Northern Illinois University, and Valparaiso University, scientists have unveiled a family of catalysts capable of efficiently converting CO2 into ethanol, acetic acid, or formic acid.

22 May 2024

Simulations Reveal Microstructural Insights Into Sodium-Ion Battery Materials

Which factors determine how quickly a battery can be charged- This and other questions are studied by researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with the help of computer-based simulations.

22 May 2024