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Novel Polymer Exhibits Thermoresponsiveness in the Presence of Certain Ions

Often referred to as smart materials, temperature-responsive or thermoresponsive polymers are gaining attention for their ability to respond to external temperature changes, allowing for an extensive range of applications.

17 Oct 2022

Custom Microbes can Convert Deconstructed Mixed Plastic Waste into Valuable Materials

Scientists working on a solution for plastic waste have developed a two-step chemical and biological process to break down and upcycle mixed plastics into valuable bioproducts.

17 Oct 2022

Efficient “Cocktail” of Enzymes to Accelerate Lignocellulose Biodegradation

Scientists reported the creation of an effective cellulase “cocktail” by co-cultivating multiple Penicillium strains with some that produce lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs), resulting in an excellent hydrolysis yield of pretreated poplar materials.

17 Oct 2022

Sturdy and Flexible Microlattice Materials with Smaller Unit Sizes

The development of projection micro stereolithography (PµSL), a potent three-dimensional (3D) printing technique, has allowed for the production of customized 3D microlattices with feature sizes as small as a few microns.

17 Oct 2022

New Material Offers Faster and Higher Resolution Displays

A novel material is being developed to enable quicker and better resolution displays. Scientists from Hokkaido University describe what makes this material so unique, paving the way for its application and further development.

17 Oct 2022

Hitachi High-Tech improves thermal analysis workflow efficiency through enhanced analysis software

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science, a global company within Hitachi High-Tech Group, has introduced a new software update for its thermal analyzer product range that improves workflow efficiency.

From Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science 17 Oct 2022

How Does Piezoresponse Force Microscopy Achieve Electromechanical Measurements?

A new paper in Advanced Materials explores piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) and how it achieves electromechanical measurements, discussing complementary methodologies for calibrating the phase signal in this technique.

By Reginald Davey 14 Oct 2022

Effective True Solid Polymer Electrolyte System Without Liquid Additives or Plasticizers

In a paper recently published in the journal Batteries & Supercaps, researchers presented an electrospun membrane of polymer electrolyte synthesized using a polymer electrolyte with a composition in a 36:1 ratio of poly(ethyleneoxide) and magnesium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide (PEO:Mg(TFSI)2 36:1).

By Chinmay Chari 14 Oct 2022

Plasma-driven Solution Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production

Scientists from Poland’s Research and Innovation Centre Pro-Akademia have reviewed the progress in plasma-driven solution electrolysis solutions for hydrogen production, a key green energy technology. Their research has been published in the journal Energies.

By Reginald Davey 14 Oct 2022

Can Salt Coating Face Masks Make Them Antiviral?

A team of scientists from Switzerland have investigated the use of salt coatings to improve the antiviral properties of face masks and reduce the risk of issues such as self-contamination. Their findings have been published in a new paper published in Scientific Reports.

By Reginald Davey 14 Oct 2022