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Spectro Scientific and Wärtsilä Services Announce Partnership to Address the Needs of Marine Vessel Maintainers

Spectro Scientific announces the formation of a joint marketing agreement with Wärtsilä Services Switzerland. Spectro Scientific is developing a specialized version of its FluidScan® oil chemistry analyz...

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 22 May 2015

Liquid Metal Voltage-Controlled Antenna Developed at North Carolina State University

Researchers at the North Carolina State University (NCSU) have created a reconfigurable liquid metal antenna that can be controlled only by voltage. This tunable liquid metal antenna could play a major role in development of future mobile devices and the Internet of Things.

20 May 2015

Nanoscopic Study of Rubber Friction on Road Surfaces

Bo Persson and his colleagues at the Jülich Research Center, have discovered new temperature and velocity-dependent properties of rubber friction on asphalt.

20 May 2015

Black Nanostructured Silicon Solar Cells Demonstrate Record-Breaking Efficiency

Researchers from the Aalto University and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya have achieved a record-breaking 22.1% efficiency on nanostructured silicon solar cells. The Fraunhofer ISE CalLab has certified this record efficiency.

20 May 2015

Non-Directional Alkaline-Earth Metals Can Participate in Self-Assembly of 3D Supramolecular Boxes

Researchers from the Department of Chemistry at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan, Taiwan, have discovered that non-directional alkaline-earth metal cations possess the ability to take part in the self-assembly of 3D supramolecular boxes.

18 May 2015

Researchers Develop Stable Photoelectrode for Artificial Photosynthesis

Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) Institute for Solar Fuels have developed an innovative stable photoelectrode that holds promise for artificial photosynthesis. This study has been done under the "Light2Hydrogen" BMBF Cluster project and as part of the "Solar H2" DFG Priority programme.

14 May 2015

PETRA III X-ray Analyzes Formation of Whitish Fat Bloom on Chocolate

Researchers from the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), and Nestlé have conducted a joint X-ray study to find out the dynamic mechanisms that lead to formation of undesired whitish fat bloom on chocolate.

8 May 2015

PASTE Seminar: BASF to Highlight Innovative Tailings Management Solutions

BASF is a major sponsor of the 18th International Seminar on Paste and Thickened Tailings (PASTE) from 5 to 7 May in Cairns, Queensland. Over 40 technical papers are expected to be delivered during the seminar with BASF experts presenting two papers in collaboration with key industry partners:

From BASF Corporation 4 May 2015

Stanford Researchers Design Fast-Charging, Economical and Durable Aluminum Battery

Researchers from Stanford University have developed the first high-performance, fast-charging, and long-lasting aluminum battery, which is economical as well. The new battery technology is a safe substitute for many of the widely used commercial batteries today.

7 Apr 2015

Carbon-Based, Metal-Free, Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries

Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University and the University of North Texas have created a metal-free bifunctional electrocatalyst that could be used for rechargeable zinc-air batteries. They consider it to be the first electrocatalyst that is equivalent or better in performance to most electrodes made of metals and metal oxides in zinc-air batteries.

7 Apr 2015

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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.

Chemistry News

Spectro Scientific and Wärtsilä Services Announce Partnership to Address the Needs of Marine Vessel Maintainers

Liquid Metal Voltage-Controlled Antenna Developed at North Carolina State University

Nanoscopic Study of Rubber Friction on Road Surfaces

Black Nanostructured Silicon Solar Cells Demonstrate Record-Breaking Efficiency

Non-Directional Alkaline-Earth Metals Can Participate in Self-Assembly of 3D Supramolecular Boxes

Researchers Develop Stable Photoelectrode for Artificial Photosynthesis

PETRA III X-ray Analyzes Formation of Whitish Fat Bloom on Chocolate

PASTE Seminar: BASF to Highlight Innovative Tailings Management Solutions

Stanford Researchers Design Fast-Charging, Economical and Durable Aluminum Battery

Carbon-Based, Metal-Free, Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Fluorolog-QM™: Modular Research Fluorometer

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The Benefits of AirBreather Systems Across Industries

Advancing Material Analysis with a New Multi-Technique Spectrometer

How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

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?

Chemistry News

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

5Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

6Scandium Substitution Enhances Lithium Ion Transport for Next-Gen Batteries

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