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Coherent’s Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Business to Receive $1 Billion in Investments From Denso and Mitsubishi Electric

Coherent Corp. today announced that DENSO CORPORATION and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have agreed to invest an aggregate $1 billion in its silicon carbide business.

From Coherent Inc. 11 Oct 2023

New Hydrogel Electrolyte Developed for Safe and Flexible Batteries

Hydrogel electrolytes hold great potential for the advancement of flexible and secure battery technologies.

10 Oct 2023

Cationic Substitution Strategy Produces Nonlinear Optical Crystals

The ideal infrared (IR) nonlinear optical (NLO) crystal must have a broad transmittance range, a high laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT), a high birefringence index, bulk single-crystal form, and physicochemical stability.

10 Oct 2023

Argonne Materials Scientist Kanatzidis Honored With Naming of New Mineral

What do Mozart, Christopher Columbus and J.P. Morgan have in common- It turns out they all have minerals named after them.

10 Oct 2023

Scientists Develop New X-ray Detector Material With Exceptional Performance

X-ray technology plays a vital role in medicine and scientific research, providing non-invasive medical imaging and insight into materials.

10 Oct 2023

Green Hydrogen Production Gets a Boost with New Carbon-Supported Catalyst

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global hydrogen demand is expected to reach 530 million tons in 2050, a nearly six-fold increase from 2020.

10 Oct 2023

Oscillations in Fischer Tropsch Process Could Lead to More Efficient Fuel Production

A fundamental discovery about the Fischer Tropsch process, a catalytic reaction used in industry to convert coal, natural gas or biomass to liquid fuels, could someday allow for more efficient fuel production.

10 Oct 2023

Scientists Catch Fast-Moving Hydrogen Atoms in Action

Scientists have caught fast-moving hydrogen atoms – the keys to countless biological and chemical reactions – in action.

10 Oct 2023

Bio-Sep Unveils New Brand Identity as Sonichem

Bio-Sep, a UK-based green technology company, is excited to reveal a major rebranding to Sonichem that will take effect immediately. The new brand identity will reinforce the company’s focus on producing sustainabl...

From Sonichem 9 Oct 2023

NASA and ORNL Collaborate to 3D-Print Rover Wheel for Lunar Mission

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with NASA, are taking additive manufacturing to the final frontier by 3D printing the same kind of wheel as the design used by NASA for its robotic lunar rover, demonstrating the technology for specialized parts needed for space exploration.

9 Oct 2023

ORNL Researchers Develop Framework for Designing Mechanically Stable Solid-State Batteries

A team led by researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a framework for designing solid-state batteries, or SSBs, with mechanics in mind. Their paper, published in Science, reviewed how these factors change SSBs during their cycling.

9 Oct 2023

Waste-Free Method to Convert Polyesters to Valuable Chemical Compounds

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have introduced an innovative chemical process capable of upcycling polyesters, including PET found in plastic bottles, into morpholine amide.

9 Oct 2023

Vapourtec CSTR Cascade Extends Flowchem Systems

Vapourtec has recently launched a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) that is designed for continuous process synthesis and works in conjunction with their existing, industry-leading flow chemistry systems.

9 Oct 2023

Making Perovskite Solar Cells With Better Optoelectronic Properties

Perovskite-based solar cells, often seen as the next-generation successors to the currently predominant silicon cells, are gaining substantial attention due to their streamlined and cost-effective manufacturing process, coupled with their exceptional performance.

9 Oct 2023

Strongwell Names New Vice President for Minnesota and Mexico Operations

Strongwell (USA) announces the promotion of Josh Maggert to vice president, Minnesota and Mexico Operations, effective October 1, 2023. Maggert will hold responsibility for the operational management of the company&rsqu...

From Strongwell Corporation 9 Oct 2023

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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.

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Coherent’s Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Business to Receive $1 Billion in Investments From Denso and Mitsubishi Electric

New Hydrogel Electrolyte Developed for Safe and Flexible Batteries

Cationic Substitution Strategy Produces Nonlinear Optical Crystals

Argonne Materials Scientist Kanatzidis Honored With Naming of New Mineral

Scientists Develop New X-ray Detector Material With Exceptional Performance

Green Hydrogen Production Gets a Boost with New Carbon-Supported Catalyst

Oscillations in Fischer Tropsch Process Could Lead to More Efficient Fuel Production

Scientists Catch Fast-Moving Hydrogen Atoms in Action

Bio-Sep Unveils New Brand Identity as Sonichem

NASA and ORNL Collaborate to 3D-Print Rover Wheel for Lunar Mission

ORNL Researchers Develop Framework for Designing Mechanically Stable Solid-State Batteries

Waste-Free Method to Convert Polyesters to Valuable Chemical Compounds

Vapourtec CSTR Cascade Extends Flowchem Systems

Making Perovskite Solar Cells With Better Optoelectronic Properties

Strongwell Names New Vice President for Minnesota and Mexico Operations

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How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

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