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Discovering Ways to Program the Surface of Nanoclays

Clay-based microscopic materials developed by University of Missouri researchers may hold the key to the future of synthetic materials chemistry.

25 Jul 2023

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

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

From CRAIC Technologies 25 Jul 2023

Introducing ROOTS: Biodegradable 3D-Printed Designer Footwear

Balena, the material science company aimed at making advanced biodegradable polymer materials for a more sustainable fashion industry, today announced an exciting partnership with acclaimed designer Kitty Shukman to create a unique 3D-printed concept slide with a natural kick: ROOTS.

From Balena 24 Jul 2023

New Power Level Record Set by Spallation Neutron Source

The particle accelerator beam operating power of the Spallation Neutron Source at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory hit 1.7 megawatts, breaking the previous record by a wide margin.

24 Jul 2023

Semi-Folding Origami Sheets Deliver New Dimension for 3D Printing

Complex items require a lot of 2D layers to be laid down during the 3D printing process, therefore this procedure normally takes a long time. The technique typically results in significant material waste since it has to support the incomplete item.

24 Jul 2023

Renewable Energy Sources can Power Water Remediation

Using electrochemistry to separate different particles within a solution (also known as electrochemical separation) is an energy-efficient strategy for environmental and water remediation: the process of purifying contaminated water. But while electrochemistry uses less energy than other, similar methods, the electric energy is largely derived from nonrenewable sources like fossil fuels.

24 Jul 2023

Unique Technology to Fabricate Composite Metal Parts Shows Promise for Additive Manufacturing

Research into a new, unique technology to fabricate composite metal parts for a wide range of applications operating in extreme environments across the aviation, space and energy industries is showing promise for additive manufacturing.

24 Jul 2023

Oxford Chemists Develop Safer Method for Generating Fluorochemicals

A team of chemists have developed an entirely new method for generating critically important fluorochemicals that bypasses the hazardous product hydrogen fluoride (HF) gas. The findings, published today in Science, could achieve an immense impact in improving the safety and carbon footprint of a growing global industry.

21 Jul 2023

Calorimetry: A Powerful Tool for Studying Chemical Reactions

What is a calorie- While most people think of calories in relation to food, calories are simply a unit of heat energy. In fact, measuring calories is essential to energy science because every chemical reaction involves energy.

21 Jul 2023

Alaska Could Use Pumped Storage Hydropower to Store Renewable Energy

Alaska is warming faster than any other state. Pumped storage hydropower has the potential to integrate more wind and solar into the energy grid to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions driving climate change in the state.

21 Jul 2023

Fungi May Hold Key to New Drugs and Chemicals

A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medical and chemical applications.

21 Jul 2023

KERI's IE4-Class Motors Save Energy and Reduce GHG Emissions

After its successful development of industrial electric motors (three-phase induction motors) with super-premium class efficiency (IE4) for the first time in Korea, the Electric Machine and Drive Research Center of Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has established an "open platform" that enables SMEs to utilize related technologies.

21 Jul 2023