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Proof of Exotic Charge Transport in Material

In line with expectations, new quantum noise experiments conducted at Rice University revealed an unusually quiet “strange metal” quantum material. The measurements of quantum charge fluctuations, or "shot noise," which were published in Science, offer the first concrete proof that electricity appears to flow through peculiar metals in a peculiar liquid-like form that defies easy explanation in terms of quantized charge packets, or quasiparticles.

24 Nov 2023

Atomic Probe Tomography Sheds Light on Battery Interfaces

Enhancing the safety and longevity of batteries necessitates a deeper comprehension of the intricate atomic-level processes occurring within them. Tong Li aims to establish the fundamental groundwork for this advancement through a Consolidator Grant, focusing on unraveling these processes within batteries.

24 Nov 2023

Scientists Discover First Experimental Evidence of Magnetic Hopfions

Hopfions, magnetic spin structures predicted decades ago, have become a hot and challenging research topic in recent years. In a study published in Nature today, the first experimental evidence is presented by a Swedish-German-Chinese research collaboration

24 Nov 2023

New Electrochemical Compressor Technology Paves the Way for Carbon-Neutral Future

In line with the Korean government's recent efforts to achieve the goal of "going carbon neutral by 2050," the energy transition from fossil fuels to new and renewable sources of energy has been gaining speed.

24 Nov 2023

Fiber Bottles With Natural Coatings Could Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging

Bottles made of fiber with a waterproof interior coating have the potential to considerably decrease carbon emissions in comparison to alternatives such as glass and plastic packaging.

24 Nov 2023

An Effective Chemometric Method to Reduce Capacity Loss

Vanadium redox flow batteries, which can store a significant amount of energy and are used by a variety of industries, including electric power utilities, have a successful method for reducing charge capacity loss described in an article published by researchers at the Center for Development of Functional Materials (PDFF) in Brazil. The Chemical Engineering Journal published the article.

23 Nov 2023

Groundbreaking Development in Photovoltaic Cell Production

One more step in the direction of electronic miniaturization. The University of Ottawa has manufactured the first back-contact micrometric photovoltaic cells, a world first, in collaboration with domestic and international partners.

23 Nov 2023

Rechargeable Hydrogen-Chlorine Battery with a Wide Temperature Range

A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) led by Prof. Wei Chen created a rechargeable hydrogen-chlorine (H2-Cl2) battery that can function in a wide temperature range of -70 °C to 40 °C. The study was featured as the cover article in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

23 Nov 2023

Investigating the Secrets of Stonehenge with Raman Spectroscopy

Located in Salisbury, UK, Stonehenge is the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world. In the quest to unravel the mysteries of Stonehenge, Renishaw had the privilege to assist in analysing the Altar Stone in situ using a Renishaw Virsa™ Raman analyser.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 23 Nov 2023

Sonichem Is Making Waves in the Chemical Industry Through Crowdfunding

Sonichem, an award-winning UK-based green technology company, is thrilled to launch a major crowdfunding campaign through the investment platform Seedrs. This exciting opportunity will be running until the 13th of Decemb...

From Sonichem 23 Nov 2023

Nanoscribe's Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Technology Powers Samsung's Micro Miracles

Nanoscribe, a BICO company, contributed to a video recently published by Samsung that beautifully showcases the smallest technological wonders in the microscale world with breathtaking images.

From Nanoscribe GmbH 23 Nov 2023

New Pan Dryer Adds to the Range of Testing Capabilities Offered by de Dietrich Process Systems

It is with great pride that De Dietrich Process Systems presents its latest piece of equipment in its Tech Lab: the Pan Dryer.

From De Dietrich Process Systems 23 Nov 2023

Tufts University Silklab Develops Revolutionary Bio-Integrated Transistors

Your phone may have more than 15 billion tiny transistors packed into its microprocessor chips. The transistors are made of silicon, metals like gold and copper, and insulators that together take an electric current and convert it to 1s and 0s to communicate information and store it.

23 Nov 2023

Thermoelectric Materials: Gordon Peterson's Quest for Sustainable Energy

Massive amounts of heat are produced and lost through industrial manufacturing. What if we could capture that heat and use it as a form of energy?

23 Nov 2023

Achieving Breakthrough in Proton Conductor Design

Tokyo Tech scientists showcased that donor doping within a mother material containing disordered intrinsic oxygen vacancies, as opposed to the commonly employed acceptor doping in vacancy-free materials, significantly amplifies the conductivity and durability of perovskite-type proton conductors within the temperature range of 250–400 ?.

22 Nov 2023