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ORNL Study Unveils Unique Chemistry of Molten Uranium Trichloride

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a world leader in molten salt reactor technology development -; and its researchers additionally perform the fundamental science necessary to enable a future where nuclear energy becomes more efficient.

4 Sep 2024

Funding for Addressing Challenges with Rechargeable Batteries

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $125 million in financing for two Energy Innovation Hub teams to provide the scientific groundwork for seeding and accelerating next-generation innovations beyond today’s generation of lithium-ion batteries.

4 Sep 2024

Novel Method Increases Biodiesel’s Profitability

In a study published on August 15th, 2024 in the Journal of Catalysis, researchers supervised by Associate Professor Tomohiro Hayashi of the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Professor Chia-Ying Chiang of the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, created a highly selective and effective glycerol electrooxidation (GEOR) process that could contribute to the generation of valuable 3-carbon (3C) products.

4 Sep 2024

AIXTRON Delivers Strong Order Intake in Q2

AIXTRON SE generated revenues of EUR 250.1 million in the first half of the year, matching the previous year’s level and thus performing strongly against the weaker overall market dynamics.

From AIXTRON 4 Sep 2024

Celebrating Decades at the Industry Forefront of ALD

Our ASM team has maintained a steady presence at the ALD/ALE conference for decades. This year, our own Ivo Raaijmakers, Corporate VP and Executive Advisor, was notably the conference's plenary speaker with a presentation titled 'ALD, a disruptive technology, enabling new device architectures.'

From ASM International 4 Sep 2024

AkzoNobel Gives Beverage Can Industry a Taste of Things to Come

Beverage can makers are set to benefit from AkzoNobel’s thirst for innovation following the launch of new high-performance internal coating technology which is free of all bisphenols, styrene, PFAS and formaldehyde.

From AkzoNobel 4 Sep 2024

Mill Rock Capital Establishes Advanced Materials Growth Platform and Acquires Asbury Carbons Inc.

Mill Rock Capital (“Mill Rock”), a growth and operations oriented private investment firm, announced today that it has formed a new growth platform, Mill Rock Advanced Materials LLC (“Mill Rock Advanced Materials”), focused on investments in the advanced materials and industrial additives solutions markets.

From Asbury Carbons 4 Sep 2024

Iterative Printing of Bulk Metal and Polymer for Multi-Layer Electronic Circuits

A recent article published in npj Advanced Manufacturing demonstrated the additive manufacturing (AM) of bulk metal and polymer on a single platform, enabling the iterative printing of multilayer three-dimensional (3D) e...

By Nidhi Dhull 3 Sep 2024

Sustainable Ammonia Production Using Copper-Based Catalysts

In a study published in Advanced Science, a research group led by Hao Li from Tohoku University’s Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR) focused on the electrochemical conversion of nitrate (No3-) to ammonia (NH3), revealing a process that has the potential to revolutionize industrial practices while also providing new insights into the development of efficient and sustainable catalysis processes.

3 Sep 2024

Groundbreaking Study Sheds Light on Lanthanide Chemistry with Promethium

Proving a hypothesis can be exciting, but witnessing something that has never been seen before elevates that discovery into an unforgettable experience.

2 Sep 2024

SLAC Study Uncovers How High Charging Currents Enhance Battery Performance

A lithium-ion battery's very first charge is more momentous than it sounds. It determines how well and how long the battery will work from then on – in particular, how many cycles of charging and discharging it can handle before deteriorating.

2 Sep 2024

Xenocs and Rigaku Corporation Announce a Strategic Cooperation to Drive Global Competitiveness

Rigaku Holdings Corporation and Xenocs are pleased to announce a strategic cooperation between Rigaku Corporation*1 (“Rigaku”) and Xenocs that combines their world-class X-ray technologies to redefine th...

From Xenocs SAS 2 Sep 2024

WITec Honors Scientists with 2024 Paper Awards

The prizes for exceptional scientific publications go to researchers in Great Britain, the Netherlands and South Korea.

From WITec GmbH 2 Sep 2024

A Fresh Outlook in Chemistry Technologies

Flow Chemistry specialist, Uniqsis, has been acquired by long-term trading partner - Asynt Ltd. The business deal, completed on 31st August 2024, includes the transfer of all Uniqsis staff, the company’s internationally respected intellectual property portfolio plus all equipment stock.

From Asynt 2 Sep 2024

ABB Showcases High-Performance Motor And Drive Solutions at Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia

ABB, a global leader in innovation and technology, will be featuring its reliable, highly efficient motor and drive solutions at Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia, August 20-22 in Houston, Texas, U.S. Attendees are invited to visit booth 2617 to learn from experts how ABB’s innovative products and services provide essential solutions for system performance, productivity, energy and cost savings and more.

From ABB Motors and Drives North America 2 Sep 2024