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Carbon Nanotube-Embedded Foldable Perovskite Solar Cells Exhibit High Efficiency

Studies on foldable electronics have gained huge momentum with the recent development of foldable mobile phone screens. A specifically valuable application of foldable technology is in solar panels.

12 Feb 2021

Qdos Chemical Metering Pumps Now Offer Four Configurable Outputs

Qdos chemical metering pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) now feature four configurable outputs to help users cut down on the need for additional PLCs and provide extra flexibility when communicating with SCADA or other external monitoring systems.

From Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group 12 Feb 2021

GSSI Updates to StructureScan™ Mini XT GPR Kit and Palm XT Antenna

GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces new updates to the StructureScan™ Mini XT all-in-one GPR concrete inspection system, including a software update and a newly designed survey wheel for the Palm XT Antenna.

12 Feb 2021

Polyglass Announces Polystick® P High-Temperature Roof Underlayment

Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is pleased to announce the release of Polystick P, an advanced self-adhered roof underlayment specifically designed for metal roofs and other high-temperature applications.

From POLYGLASS U.S.A. Inc. 12 Feb 2021

New Liquid Crystals Mirror the Complex Structures of Some Solid Counterparts

A team at the University of Colorado Boulder has designed new kinds of liquid crystals that mirror the complex structures of some solid crystals--a major step forward in building flowing materials that can match the colorful diversity of forms seen in minerals and gems, from lazulite to topaz.

11 Feb 2021

Impermeable and Porous Surfaces can Decelerate Spread of the COVID-19 Virus

As COVID-19 spreads via respiratory droplets, researchers have become increasingly interested in the drying of droplets on impermeable and porous surfaces. Surfaces that accelerate evaporation can decelerate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

10 Feb 2021

Samara Polytech Scientists Develop Methods to Simplify Crystal Structures

Science always strives to replace complex natural objects and phenomena with simpler models. Scientists of Samara Center for Theoretical Materials Science (SCTMS) of Samara Polytech have developed methods to simplify the crystal structure of a substance to obtain chemically important knowledge. The main approaches are described in the article published in the Structural Chemistry journal IF 2.081 (doi:10.1007/s11224-020-01724-4).

10 Feb 2021

Scientists Identify Promising Cryoprotectant that can Safely Freeze Biological Materials

Cryopreservation involves preserving biological materials, such as cells, tissues, and organs, at ultra-low temperatures so that they can be revived and used at a later date.

10 Feb 2021

New Biomaterials-Based Vaccines, Surfaces Could Combat Viral Infections

Progress in the fields of nanotechnology and biomaterials could result in crucial advancements in the fight against hazardous viruses like the novel coronavirus that is responsible for causing COVID-19.

10 Feb 2021

New Technique to Prevent Self-Destruction of Lithium Metal Batteries

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) could double the amount of energy stored in lithium-ion batteries if their anodes are prevented from disintegrating into small pieces during use.

9 Feb 2021

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