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Scientists Examine Superhydrophobic Coatings Enabled by Iron Ore Tailings

Writing in Materials, researchers from Hebei University in China have examined superhydrophobic coatings produced from iron ore tailings, a critical waste stream in mining and minerals processing.

16 Jun 2022

Polymer-Coated Steel Substrate Hosts a Solar Cell

In an article recently published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials, researchers discussed the development of p-i-n perovskite solar cells on the steel substrates.

16 Jun 2022

Applied Materials Broadens its Technology Portfolio for Specialty Chips with Acquisition of Picosun

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 16, 2022 – Applied Materials, Inc. today announced it has acquired Picosun Oy, a privately held semiconductor equipment company based in Espoo, Finland. Picosun is an innovator in atomic l...

From Picosun Oy 16 Jun 2022

Utilizing Waste Circuit Board Components in Asphalt

A paper recently published in the journal Materials demonstrated the feasibility of using non-metallic powder of waste printed circuit boards (PCBs) to enhance the asphalt material performance.

15 Jun 2022

Research Highlights How Efficient Solar Cell Material Degrades Quickly

A researcher at Florida State University is looking into the difficulties of a material that researchers around the globe are attempting to control to create better solar cells.

15 Jun 2022

How Can Microalgae be Used to Produce Biodiesel?

There has been growing interest in using new, cheaper raw materials for the production of biodiesel to meet the economic challenges associated with its manufacture. Writing in Energies, scientists from Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania have reviewed recent research progress in the utilization of microalgal biomass, a cheap, sustainable resource, to produce Biodiesel.

8 Jun 2022

Researchers Consider the Circular Economy in Oil Refineries

A team of researchers from Italy have authored a new paper considering how to improve the circularity of oil refineries, in particular reusing by-products of the oil industry. Their research has appeared in Energies.

1 Jun 2022

Qualities of Biocomposites with Wood Waste

A team of researchers from Hungary and India have investigated the qualities and properties of PLA biocomposites incorporating wood waste. The paper has appeared in the journal Polymers.

1 Jun 2022

Heart Regeneration with Polycaprolactone Material

A paper recently published in the journal ACS Applied Bio Materials reviewed the potential and current applications of polycaprolactone (PCL) for heart regeneration therapy.

1 Jun 2022

TOFWERK and Bruker Form Strategic Partnership in High-Speed, Ultra-Sensitive Solutions for Applied and Industrial Markets

Bruker Corporation and TOFWERK AG today announced a strategic partnership for high-speed, ultra-sensitive applied and industrial analytical solutions, in conjunction with a Bruker minority investment in TOFWERK.

From TOFWERK 27 May 2022

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