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Analyzing the Effects of Solvation and Ion Valency on Metallopolymers

In a new paper published in JACS AU, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign analyzed the effects of solvation and ion valency on metallopolymers, with implications for critical materials recovery and recycling, and environmental remediation.

16 Apr 2024

Compact Metasurface Array-Based System for Single-Shot Spectroscopic Ellipsometry

Spectroscopic ellipsometry is widely adopted in semiconductor processing, such as in the manufacturing of integrated circuits, flat display panels, and solar cells. However, a conventional spectroscopic ellipsometer, typically modulates the polarization state via mechanical rotation of the compensator or analyzer.

15 Apr 2024

CRAIC Technologies Launches Innovative SampleSafe™ Technology for Microscopy and Spectroscopy Applications

CRAIC Technologies, a leading innovator of scientific instrumentation for microscopy and spectroscopy applications, has announced the launch of its new SampleSafe™ technology. This cutting-edge technology is design...

From CRAIC Technologies 15 Apr 2024

LabVantage Celebrates Customer Success with Record Number of Software Deployments in FY 2024

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, today announced the g...

From LabVantage Solutions, Inc. 15 Apr 2024

Material Surface Characterization Using a Novel ML Model

Scientists at Tokyo Tech have demonstrated how machine learning (ML) makes it possible to compute the fundamental electronic properties of binary and ternary oxide surfaces with accuracy and efficiency.

15 Apr 2024

LANXESS Ion Exchange Resins Applied in Hydrogen Production

LANXESS has developed special ion exchange resin grades within its Lewatit UltraPure range that can be used for water treatment in PEM electrolysis (Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolysis).

From LANXESS Corporation 15 Apr 2024

Kirigami Hydrogels Rise From Cellulose Film

New options for making finely structured soft, flexible and expandable materials called hydrogels have been developed by researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT).

15 Apr 2024

Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

Modern life relies on plastic. This lightweight, adaptable product is a cornerstone of packaging, medical equipment, the aerospace and automotive industries and more. But plastic waste remains a problem as it degrades in landfills and pollutes oceans.

12 Apr 2024

Revolutionizing Microfabrication: Tenfold Increase in Speed with Multi-Beam 3D Laser Printing

Multi-photon 3D laser printing has revolutionized miniature fabrication, but limitations in speed and material compatibility held it back. Now, researchers have taken a giant leap forward, achieving a tenfold increase in print speed while maintaining exquisite detail.

12 Apr 2024

Modulating Interfacial Chemical Bonds and Defects in Mn0.5Cd0.5S/BiOBr System for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance

Devising novel heterojunction photocatalysts applied in annihilating pharmaceuticals and chromium contamination is significant for addressing the problem of global water pollution and it's quite challenging to devise a facile approach to modulate the interfacial chemical bonds of the heterojunction.

12 Apr 2024

Innovative Method for Manufacturing Chemically Complex Materials

New chemistries for batteries, semiconductors and more could be easier to manufacture, thanks to a new approach to making chemically complex materials that researchers at the University of Michigan and Samsung's Advanced Materials Lab have demonstrated.

12 Apr 2024

SiC-CNT Composite Accelerometers for Extreme Environments

The demand for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resilient to harsh environments is growing. Silicon-based MEMS struggle under extreme conditions, limited by their performance at elevated temperatures.

12 Apr 2024

Shimadzu’s New IRSpirit-X Series of Compact FTIR Spectrophotometers Provide High Performance and Sensitivity in a Space-Saving Design

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the IRSpirit-X series Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometers: the entry-level IRSpirit-LX, high-sensitivity IRSpirit-TX, and moisture-resistant IRSpirit-ZX. Housed...

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 12 Apr 2024

Shimadzu’s New Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer Series Provides High-Performance Eco-Friendly Elemental Analysis

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the ICPMS-2040/2050 Series of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers that feature a proprietary advanced mini-torch system, redesigned collision/reaction cell and a high-...

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 12 Apr 2024

Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

Novel process enables the mass synthesis of a solid sulfide electrolyte with the world's highest reported sodium ion conductivity and a glass electrolyte with high formability.

12 Apr 2024