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Going Beyond Silicon's Limitations: IDTechEx Discuss the Rise of Thin Film Photovoltaics

In the shadows of a silicon-dominated field, other photovoltaic (PV) technologies have been edging closer to the spotlight. Emerging PV applications, such as indoor energy harvesting and building integrated PV, have specific requirements that will enable 'thin film' alternatives to flourish.

From IDTechEx 2 Sep 2022

Predicting Conversion Profiles in Vat Photopolymerized Green Parts

A team of scientists from Drexel University in Philadelphia has published a new paper in Additive Manufacturing demonstrating the development of a practical framework that improves the prediction of conversion profiles of parts printed via vat photopolymerization techniques.

25 Aug 2022

Scientists Produce Green, Photo-Oxidative Resistant Biopolyester-Based Films

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers discussed the development of films made from biopolymers that are more environmentally friendly and have improved photooxidative resistance.

25 Aug 2022

Skin-Like Polymeric Coatings as a Defense Against the External Environment

To shield them from the environment, polymeric coverings resembling skin are placed on the exterior surfaces of vehicles, ships, and buildings.

24 Aug 2022

YINCAE’s Fully Flux Residue Compatible Underfill: UF 158HA

YINCAE is excited to announce that we have developed UF 158HA that is fully compatible with flux residue and high performance underfill. Using UF 158HA can eliminate cleaning process and pollution from the cleaning process, and simplify the manufacturing process.

From YINCAE Advanced Materials 18 Aug 2022

Ammonia Usage to Rebuild Perovskite Film for Solar Panel Creation

Perovskite films, which combine organic and inorganic materials, have been under suspicion by scientists since 2009 as a potential material for solar panel manufacturing. In contrast to silicon wafers, perovskites are extremely thin films with a particular crystal structure that is efficient, lightweight, and inexpensive.

16 Aug 2022

Can We 3D Print Food with Defatted Soybean Powders?

A paper recently published in the Journal of Food Engineering demonstrated the feasibility of using defatted soybean flour (DSF) in a three-dimensional food printer (3DFP) to print food with desired quality and shape.

8 Aug 2022

How Effective is the Thermal Performance of a 3D Printed Building?

Writing in Energy & Buildings, a team of scientists from the University of Tehran in Iran have investigated the thermal performance of 3D printed buildings.

4 Aug 2022

New Biofilm Powered by Bacteria to Initiate Green Revolution

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers recently reported that they had developed a biofilm that could absorb evaporation energy and transform it into electricity.

3 Aug 2022

MIT Engineers Develop Scalable Manufacturing Technique that Gives Materials “Structural Color”

Imagine stretching a piece of film to reveal a hidden message. Or checking an arm band's color to gauge muscle mass. Or sporting a swimsuit that changes hue as you do laps. Such chameleon-like, color-shifting materials could be on the horizon, thanks to a photographic technique that's been resurrected and repurposed by MIT engineers.

2 Aug 2022

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Going Beyond Silicon's Limitations: IDTechEx Discuss the Rise of Thin Film Photovoltaics

Predicting Conversion Profiles in Vat Photopolymerized Green Parts

Scientists Produce Green, Photo-Oxidative Resistant Biopolyester-Based Films

Skin-Like Polymeric Coatings as a Defense Against the External Environment

YINCAE’s Fully Flux Residue Compatible Underfill: UF 158HA

Ammonia Usage to Rebuild Perovskite Film for Solar Panel Creation

Can We 3D Print Food with Defatted Soybean Powders?

How Effective is the Thermal Performance of a 3D Printed Building?

New Biofilm Powered by Bacteria to Initiate Green Revolution

MIT Engineers Develop Scalable Manufacturing Technique that Gives Materials “Structural Color”

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Coatings and Thin Films News

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Microbial Platform for Producing Biodegradable Polylactide Modifiers

3Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

4New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

5The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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