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Activated Carbon Technology Effectively Reduces Daily Odors

Odorous gases are prevalent in places like septic tanks, sewage systems, livestock farms, and waste disposal facilities. They are unpleasant and severely irritate the eyes, nose, and respiratory system.

11 Apr 2023

Advancing Green Chemistry and Green Carbon Science With Multicomponent Catalysts

Although the chemical industry has contributed significantly to the advancement of humanity, concerns over its effects on the environment are mounting.

11 Apr 2023

Using Peroxide to Observe Metal Oxide Reactions

Scientists at Binghamton University have conducted research in collaboration with the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) — a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory — to get a better understanding of how peroxides on the surface of copper oxide promote the oxidation of hydrogen but prevent the oxidation of carbon monoxide, enabling them to control oxidation reactions.

10 Apr 2023

Compound-Based Molecular Switches

Molecular switches are chemicals with molecular structures that can change between two or more stable configurations in response to environmental changes. They are of particular interest in the creation of molecular computers, molecular machines, and drug-delivery systems.

10 Apr 2023

Antique Electrochemical Equation Helps Scientists to Manage Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

To manage atmospheric carbon dioxide and convert the gas into a useful product, Cornell University scientists have dusted off an archaic – now 120 years old – electrochemical equation.

10 Apr 2023

New ‘Active Stealth’ Polymer is Safer and More Effective for Delivering Drugs

Researchers have developed a novel synthetic substance that has the potential to be a more effective and safer way of delivering drugs around the body.

10 Apr 2023

Teijin Frontier Facilitates Recycling of Discarded Polyester Apparel with Novel Technology for Removing Polyurethane Elastomer Fiber

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today it has developed a new foreign material removal technology to eliminate polyurethane (PU) elastomer fiber from discarded polyester apparel.

From Teijin Limited 10 Apr 2023

Chemical Engineers Develop a Model of How Catalytic Reactions Work at the Atomic Scale

Catalyst materials accelerate chemical reactions without undergoing changes themselves. They are critical for refining petroleum products and for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, plastics, food additives, fertilizers, green fuels, industrial chemicals and much more.

7 Apr 2023

Marine Microalga-Derived Wax Could be the Next Big Thing in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

A wax that is derived from a commonly grown marine microalga could be the next big thing in cosmetics and personal care products, thanks to a recent license agreement between the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Western Washington University (WWU)—which jointly own the patents—and Upwell Cosmetics, a start-up materials company founded in Woods Hole, Mass.

7 Apr 2023

Fabricating a New Composite Material with Antimicrobial Properties

A new method for employing 3D printing to generate infection-fighting materials for use as medical implants were described in a new research paper.

7 Apr 2023

A Simple, Eco-Friendly Coating Could Boost Battery Performance

Although lithium-ion batteries are currently the pinnacle of battery technology, as the need for secure and reliable batteries grows, scientists are scrambling to discover what comes next.

7 Apr 2023

Personalized Drug Discovery at Lightspeed

HiFiBiO Therapeutics and CSEM are collaborating to develop and manufacture single-cell microfluidics that will enable novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.

From CSEM 6 Apr 2023

Making Life More Comfortable for Wheelchair-Using Individuals with A 3D-Printed Medical-Grade Cushion

CSEM has teamed up with the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation (SPS) in Nottwil, Switzerland, to create a custom 3D-printed medical-grade cushion for wheelchair users.

From CSEM 6 Apr 2023

Understanding Solid-State Li-S Batteries’ Low Rate Capability

Compared to ordinary lithium-ion batteries, solid-state Lithium-Sulfur batteries have the potential for substantially better energy densities and increased safety.

6 Apr 2023

New Route to Overcome Dendrite Growth in Solid-State Batteries

Scientists from the National Physical Laboratory, University College London, and the University of Surrey have developed a unique approach for making solid-state electrolytes for solid-state batteries safer and more effective.

6 Apr 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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Activated Carbon Technology Effectively Reduces Daily Odors

Advancing Green Chemistry and Green Carbon Science With Multicomponent Catalysts

Using Peroxide to Observe Metal Oxide Reactions

Compound-Based Molecular Switches

Antique Electrochemical Equation Helps Scientists to Manage Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

New ‘Active Stealth’ Polymer is Safer and More Effective for Delivering Drugs

Teijin Frontier Facilitates Recycling of Discarded Polyester Apparel with Novel Technology for Removing Polyurethane Elastomer Fiber

Chemical Engineers Develop a Model of How Catalytic Reactions Work at the Atomic Scale

Marine Microalga-Derived Wax Could be the Next Big Thing in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Fabricating a New Composite Material with Antimicrobial Properties

A Simple, Eco-Friendly Coating Could Boost Battery Performance

Personalized Drug Discovery at Lightspeed

Making Life More Comfortable for Wheelchair-Using Individuals with A 3D-Printed Medical-Grade Cushion

Understanding Solid-State Li-S Batteries’ Low Rate Capability

New Route to Overcome Dendrite Growth in Solid-State Batteries

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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 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

4YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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