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Sprayable Ice-Shedding Material Combats Icing Dangers

A mechanical engineer from the University of Houston has created a sprayable ice-shedding substance that is 100 times more powerful than existing ones.

13 Sep 2022

inTEST Corporation to Highlight Automated Test Equipment and Induction Heating Technology for EV Batteries at the Battery Show North America

inTEST Corporation, a global supplier of innovative test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security, and semiconductor, will feature its solutions for Electric Vehicle (EV) OEMS, EV battery manufacturers and other battery technologies at The Battery Show North America, September 13 to 15, 2022.

From Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions 13 Sep 2022

Ground-Breaking Plastic Film can Kill Viruses Using Room Lights

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed a ground-breaking plastic film that can kill viruses that land on its surface with room light.

12 Sep 2022

Quantifying the Rheology of Battery Electrode Slurries

In a pre-proof article posted in Materials & Designs, researchers quantified the extensional characteristics of battery electrode slurries by employing a miniature extensional rheometer. The novel technique aided the authors in comprehending the slurry structure and optimizing the process conditions to synthesize electrode coatings with the appropriate microstructure.

5 Sep 2022

Identifying Lead in Drinking Water with a Boron-Doped Diamond Thin Film Electrode

A team of researchers recently published a paper in the journal Materials that demonstrated the feasibility of using boron-doped diamond (BDD) thin film electrodes to detect trace lead (Pb2+) in drinking water.

5 Sep 2022

Treating Spinal Cord Injuries Using a Chitosan Hydrogel with Dopamine

Chinese scientists have designed an innovative dopamine-doped chitosan hydrogel for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. Their work has appeared in the journal Carbohydrate Polymers.

5 Sep 2022

IDTechEx says Autonomous Trucks Make the Most Compelling Case for Automation in Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The new IDTechEx report, “Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicles 2023-2043: Trucks, Buses & Roboshuttles”, has found significant activity in the autonomous heavy-duty and commercial vehicle space.

From IDTechEx 2 Sep 2022

Going Beyond Silicon's Limitations: IDTechEx Discuss the Rise of Thin Film Photovoltaics

In the shadows of a silicon-dominated field, other photovoltaic (PV) technologies have been edging closer to the spotlight. Emerging PV applications, such as indoor energy harvesting and building integrated PV, have specific requirements that will enable 'thin film' alternatives to flourish.

From IDTechEx 2 Sep 2022

Predicting Conversion Profiles in Vat Photopolymerized Green Parts

A team of scientists from Drexel University in Philadelphia has published a new paper in Additive Manufacturing demonstrating the development of a practical framework that improves the prediction of conversion profiles of parts printed via vat photopolymerization techniques.

25 Aug 2022

Scientists Produce Green, Photo-Oxidative Resistant Biopolyester-Based Films

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers discussed the development of films made from biopolymers that are more environmentally friendly and have improved photooxidative resistance.

25 Aug 2022

Editorial Highlights

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.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Sprayable Ice-Shedding Material Combats Icing Dangers

inTEST Corporation to Highlight Automated Test Equipment and Induction Heating Technology for EV Batteries at the Battery Show North America

Ground-Breaking Plastic Film can Kill Viruses Using Room Lights

Quantifying the Rheology of Battery Electrode Slurries

Identifying Lead in Drinking Water with a Boron-Doped Diamond Thin Film Electrode

Treating Spinal Cord Injuries Using a Chitosan Hydrogel with Dopamine

IDTechEx says Autonomous Trucks Make the Most Compelling Case for Automation in Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Going Beyond Silicon's Limitations: IDTechEx Discuss the Rise of Thin Film Photovoltaics

Predicting Conversion Profiles in Vat Photopolymerized Green Parts

Scientists Produce Green, Photo-Oxidative Resistant Biopolyester-Based Films

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer for Superior Analysis

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Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Coatings and Thin Films News

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

1DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

2Transforming Sodium-Ion Batteries with Cobalt-Tin Sulfides

3Nano Dimension Completes Acquisition of Desktop Metal

4POSTECH Researchers Discover New Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Mechanism

5New AI Tool Speeds Up Defect Detection in Thin Film Manufacturing

6Sustainable Lithium Recovery Using Microbial Technology

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