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Sustainability in Industry: Decarbonizing Legacy Industry Processes

A team of chemists at MIT has devised an alternative method for producing white phosphorus, a key component and ingredient in several essential products from lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries to herbicides and cleaning compounds to food and drink additives.

By David J. Cross 23 Feb 2023

Nanofluidic Devices to Study of Single Molecule Chemical Reactions

As molecules from various substances interact to generate new molecules, the bonds between their atoms are altered. This is known as a chemical reaction.

23 Feb 2023

Influence of Electric Fields on the Thermal Properties of Ferroelectric Materials

North Carolina State University’s new study throws light on how electric fields can be employed to change the thermal properties of ferroelectric materials, enabling engineers to influence the heat flow via the materials.

23 Feb 2023

Nanomaterial Increases Disinfectant's Ability to Kill Coronaviruses

The use of peroxide-based disinfectants has grown with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, the extensive use of chemical disinfectants to kill viruses and other pathogens can also threaten human health and ecosystems.

23 Feb 2023

New Catalyst Breaks Down Polyolefin Plastics into Higher Value Materials

A new type of catalyst breaks down polyolefin plastics into new, useful products.

23 Feb 2023

New Lithium-Air Battery Design Could One Day Power Domestic Airplanes and Long-Haul Trucks

Many owners of electric cars have wished for a battery pack that could power their vehicle for more than a thousand miles on a single charge.

23 Feb 2023

Is this the future of energy for manufacturers?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the manufacturing industry accounted for 38 per cent of global final energy usage in 2021.

23 Feb 2023

Solid-State Thermal Transistor: The Future of Thermal Management Technology

A new era in thermal management technology has started with the development of an effective, stable solid-state electrochemical thermal transistor.

22 Feb 2023

Using Light to Convert Lignin into Sustainable Plastic

Most people have probably never heard of lignin, which is arguably the most prevalent component of biomass. That may change soon.

22 Feb 2023

AIMPLAS Develops a New Method for Converting Marine Plastic Waste Into Aquaculture Products

The aim of the ÑCostas Project is to convert plastic material recovered from the marine environment into new recyclable and sustainable materials for use in products for aquaculture.

22 Feb 2023

Innovative Energy Harvester Converts Vibration Energy into Electrical Energy

The Internet of Things (IoT) requires installation free of time and space, thus necessitating the use of independent power sources that are not constrained by batteries or power lines.

21 Feb 2023

Fujitsu and Atmonia Succeed in Development of New Technology that Accelerates Search for Disruptive Catalyst for Enabling Sustainable Ammonia Production

Fujitsu and Atmonia ehf., an Icelandic start-up company developing a novel method for synthesizing sustainable ammonia, today revealed the latest milestone in their joint research into catalysts for sustainable production of ammonia, by successfully developing a high-speed technology for quantum chemical simulations.

21 Feb 2023

Novel Over-Sampling Architecture can Mitigate Jitter and Boost Performance of Electronic Devices

The efficacy and efficiency of modern electronic devices often depend on their signal noise and jitter. Jitter is the fluctuation or deviation of the signal waveform in a high-frequency digital signal.

21 Feb 2023

Unique Design Secures Unprecedented Stability at 600X Magnification on New Digital Dicroscope from TAGARNO

TAGARNO’s new FRONT digital microscopes solves a common problem for microscope operators: interference from nearby vibrations.

From TAGARNO 21 Feb 2023

Single-Use Plastics Made Simpler to Recycle, Upcycle, and Degrade

In an important step towards a commercially viable green hydrogen industry, researchers have created a less expensive and more energy-efficient method of producing hydrogen straight from saltwater.

21 Feb 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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Sustainability in Industry: Decarbonizing Legacy Industry Processes

Nanofluidic Devices to Study of Single Molecule Chemical Reactions

Influence of Electric Fields on the Thermal Properties of Ferroelectric Materials

Nanomaterial Increases Disinfectant's Ability to Kill Coronaviruses

New Catalyst Breaks Down Polyolefin Plastics into Higher Value Materials

New Lithium-Air Battery Design Could One Day Power Domestic Airplanes and Long-Haul Trucks

Is this the future of energy for manufacturers?

Solid-State Thermal Transistor: The Future of Thermal Management Technology

Using Light to Convert Lignin into Sustainable Plastic

AIMPLAS Develops a New Method for Converting Marine Plastic Waste Into Aquaculture Products

Innovative Energy Harvester Converts Vibration Energy into Electrical Energy

Fujitsu and Atmonia Succeed in Development of New Technology that Accelerates Search for Disruptive Catalyst for Enabling Sustainable Ammonia Production

Novel Over-Sampling Architecture can Mitigate Jitter and Boost Performance of Electronic Devices

Unique Design Secures Unprecedented Stability at 600X Magnification on New Digital Dicroscope from TAGARNO

Single-Use Plastics Made Simpler to Recycle, Upcycle, and Degrade

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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

3YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

4The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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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