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Lab-Based Studies Reveal How Carbon Atoms Diffuse on Interstellar Ice Grains

Lab-based studies reveal how carbon atoms diffuse on the surface of interstellar ice grains to form complex organic compounds, crucial to reveal the chemical complexity in the universe.

15 Sep 2023

Toyota Sets Out Advanced Battery Technology Roadmap

Toyota recently announced a new battery electric vehicle factory that will begin production of new models in 2026. Not only will these cars be designed and built differently, they will be powered by a range of new, advanced batteries.

15 Sep 2023

New Machine Learning Method Reveals Unprecedented Details of Lithium-Ion Battery Operation

Billions of tiny particles packed into rechargeable lithium-ion battery electrodes are responsible for storing charge and making it available when it's needed to do work. X-ray movies of this process show the particles absorbing and releasing lithium ions as the battery charges and discharges.

14 Sep 2023

New Antibacterial Gel is 100 Times More Effective Than Other Silver-Based Drugs

Russian scientists have developed an anti-bacterial gel based on silver and sulfur-containing amino acids.

14 Sep 2023

Creating a Safer and Cheaper Way of Making Acetone

Acetone is a critical chemical industry input that is used in the production of a broad range of products, including adhesives, antibiotics, electronic components, solvents and removers, inks, and vitamins.

14 Sep 2023

Detecting Natural Gas and Hydrogen in One Instrument

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection is releasing an enhanced version of the popular Gasurveyor 700 (GS700), known as the GS700-Hydrogen. This upgraded model incorporates the capability to detect hydrogen (H2), in addition...

From Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection 14 Sep 2023

High-Tech Invisible Ink Could Become the Newest Tool for Stopping Counterfeit Goods

A high-tech invisible ink invented at Sandia National Laboratories could become the newest tool for stopping counterfeit goods. The research team is now seeking partnerships to help develop and ultimately commercialize the new technology.

13 Sep 2023

New Nickel Based AEMFC Anode Catalyst with High Resistance to NH3 Toxicity

A research group headed by Professor Minrui Gao from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has come up with a nickel (Ni)-based anion-exchange membrane fuel cell (AEMFC) anode catalyst that showcases high resistance to ammonia (NH3) toxicity.

13 Sep 2023

Liquid Electrolyte Material Extends the Life of Extreme-Fast-Charging Batteries

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are taking fast charging for electric vehicles, or EVs, to new extremes.

13 Sep 2023

University Student Designs Self-Powered Sensor from Plants

Serendipity abounds throughout Qi Chen’s research story.

13 Sep 2023

Significance of Simultaneous Stress Tests on Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the US Department of Energy believe that a variety of stress tests should be performed on perovskite solar cells at the same time to accurately forecast how they would perform outdoors.

13 Sep 2023

Development of Novel RMs with High Thermal Tolerance

In recent times, scientists have produced a wide range of smart materials known as “mechanoresponsive materials” (MRMs), which respond to mechanical stimuli through fluorescence, coloring, self-healing, and even self-strengthening.

12 Sep 2023

Plastic Deformation Enhances Superconductivity in Strontium Titanate

Quantum materials are substances with special properties that can only be explained by quantum mechanics. One example is strontium titanate.

12 Sep 2023

Pioneering Beyond-Silicon Technology Via Residue-Free Field Effect Transistors

Beyond-silicon technology demands ultra-high-performance field-effect transistors (FETs). Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) provide an ideal material platform, but the device performances such as contact resistance, on/off ratio, and mobility are often limited by the presence of interfacial residues caused by transfer procedures.

12 Sep 2023

Accelerating Circular Fashion

Currently, only 1% of textile waste is recycled into new clothes. Recycling textile polymers is a costly and challenging task, as is the separation and recycling of blended textiles – complex mixtures of different fibres, often cotton or wool with synthetic materials.

12 Sep 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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Lab-Based Studies Reveal How Carbon Atoms Diffuse on Interstellar Ice Grains

Toyota Sets Out Advanced Battery Technology Roadmap

New Machine Learning Method Reveals Unprecedented Details of Lithium-Ion Battery Operation

New Antibacterial Gel is 100 Times More Effective Than Other Silver-Based Drugs

Creating a Safer and Cheaper Way of Making Acetone

Detecting Natural Gas and Hydrogen in One Instrument

High-Tech Invisible Ink Could Become the Newest Tool for Stopping Counterfeit Goods

New Nickel Based AEMFC Anode Catalyst with High Resistance to NH3 Toxicity

Liquid Electrolyte Material Extends the Life of Extreme-Fast-Charging Batteries

University Student Designs Self-Powered Sensor from Plants

Significance of Simultaneous Stress Tests on Perovskite Solar Cells

Development of Novel RMs with High Thermal Tolerance

Plastic Deformation Enhances Superconductivity in Strontium Titanate

Pioneering Beyond-Silicon Technology Via Residue-Free Field Effect Transistors

Accelerating Circular Fashion

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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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Tests for Oil and Adhesive Tape Interaction

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

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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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