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Multi-functional Aerogel from Cotton Waste

Researchers produced a low-cost, quick & environmentally-friendly method of turning fabric waste into highly compressible & ultralight cotton aerogels.

15 Feb 2018

Superionic Water Found in Simultaneous Solid & Liquid State

Scientists have discovered a form of water that exists in both a liquid and solid state at the same time. The superionic water has long been theorized but this represents the first time it has been observed as a reality ...

7 Feb 2018

New Platinum and Copper Alloy Catalyst Converts Methane in Shale Gas into Hydrocarbon Fuels

Methane in shale gas can be converted into hydrocarbon fuels with the help of an innovative platinum and copper alloy catalyst.

9 Jan 2018

MIT Engineers Devise New Technique to 3D Print ‘Living Tattoo’

MIT engineers have devised a 3-D printing technique that uses a new kind of ink made from genetically programmed living cells.

6 Dec 2017

Researchers Successful in Squeezing Low-Cost Electricity from Sustainable Biomaterial

According to a study performed at University of Limerick (UL), Ireland, mobile phone speakers and motion detectors in video games and cars may soon be powered by electricity produced from low cost and sustainable biomaterials.

5 Dec 2017

Scientists Discover Technique for Producing Silk Fibers Stiffer than Natural Silk

While attempting to combine the complex mixture of molecules that form the fibers of natural silk, nature is always ahead of human engineering. In spite of best attempts to produce the material, artificial fibers cannot match the strength of the natural fiber.

10 Nov 2017

Tannins Extracted from Barks of Conifers Used to Make Adhesives and Composite Materials

In the timber industry, the bark of native conifers is considered to be a waste product that is predominantly burnt or applied as garden mulch. At present, researchers from the National Research Program “Resource Wood” (NRP 66) have devised an innovative technique for extracting useful tannins from the bark to make composite materials and adhesives.

25 Oct 2017

Analyzing Self-Repairing Tendency of Flax Plants for Developing Innovative Materials

Researchers from EPFL’s Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites (LPAC) as well as from the Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg have investigated how the self-repair nature of the flax plant heals upon being damaged.

13 Oct 2017

Research on New and Expanded Uses for the Glow-in-the-Dark Phenomenon

Glow-in-the-dark paints that have enhanced transparency and flexibility while also being easier and cheaper to manufacture are on the horizon courtesy of new research from Kyushu University.

3 Oct 2017

Investigations are Ongoing to Find the Optimal Next-Generation Bioplastics

The innovation under progress in the field of packaging is making products entirely using organic materials acquired from the remnants of agricultural production. A specialist at the Italian National Research Council (CNR) stated that such bioplastics might be as competitive as conventional ones in the early 2020s, although they might not be applicable in all fields.

5 Jul 2017

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.

Biomaterials News

Multi-functional Aerogel from Cotton Waste

Superionic Water Found in Simultaneous Solid & Liquid State

New Platinum and Copper Alloy Catalyst Converts Methane in Shale Gas into Hydrocarbon Fuels

MIT Engineers Devise New Technique to 3D Print ‘Living Tattoo’

Researchers Successful in Squeezing Low-Cost Electricity from Sustainable Biomaterial

Scientists Discover Technique for Producing Silk Fibers Stiffer than Natural Silk

Tannins Extracted from Barks of Conifers Used to Make Adhesives and Composite Materials

Analyzing Self-Repairing Tendency of Flax Plants for Developing Innovative Materials

Research on New and Expanded Uses for the Glow-in-the-Dark Phenomenon

Investigations are Ongoing to Find the Optimal Next-Generation Bioplastics

The Future of XRF Technology with Revontium

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

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Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X900 XRF Spectrometer

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

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What is the Future of Viscosity Testing?

How Tapes are Transforming Robotic Applications

Surface Analysis of Zebrafish Using COXEM’s EM-40 Tabletop SEM: A Detailed Examination of Microstructure and Composition

FT-NIR Analysis of Oil Content in Soapstock and Spent Bleaching Earth

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?

Biomaterials News

The Future of XRF Technology with Revontium

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

1A Novel Method for Accurate SoC Estimation in LiFePO4 Batteries

2Flexible Thermoelectric Fibers for Wearable Tech Developed

3Rockwell Automation Provides Integrated Technology For PFi’s World-First Australian-Made Solution For Wastewater Treatment By Major Beverages Company

4ZnO and CuO Nanoparticles for Enhanced Heat and Corrosion-Resistance of Paints

5A project will produce polyolefin-coated fabrics as an alternative to PVC to make bags for transporting fresh water by sea

6Nickel-Based Catalysts Drive Efficient Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Membrane Electrolyzers

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