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Researchers Develop Battery Immune to Punctures and Water

A research team from Mexico has developed a battery that can continue to work despite being punctured and soaked in water, circumstances that would most certainly ignite lithium-ion batteries used in mobile phones and electric vehicles.

6 Nov 2025

Blueshift Launches AeroZero® FTBs – Ultra-Light, High-Performance Flame & Thermal Barrier for Next-Gen Electric and Aerospace Systems

Blueshift, a technology leader in advanced thermal protection systems (TPS), has launched its AeroZero® Flame & Thermal Barriers (FTBs), a portfolio of ultra-thin, lightweight and flexible flame and thermal material solutions that can withstand exposure up to 1200 °C for 30 minutes.

From Blueshift 6 Nov 2025

How Simply Turning Up the Heat Could Transform Chemical Manufacturing

Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost method to drive key chemical reactions, which could make large-scale drug manufacturing, faster, more accessible and affordable.

6 Nov 2025

Next-Gen Ti3Au Coatings to Keep Implants Stronger for Longer

Interstitial doping enhances wear resistance and antibacterial activity, addressing key challenges in the reliability of titanium implants.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 6 Nov 2025

Silicon Carbide Motor Drive Powers Successful Hybrid Test Flight

The University of Arkansas Power Group's flight test of a silicon carbide hybrid plane showcases advancements in efficient aviation technologies.

5 Nov 2025

Building the Next Generation of Mechanical Materials One Molecule at a Time

Guest writer Dr Kun-Yu Wang describes how the development of a tunable MOF illustrates chemistry's potential in mechanical design, paving the way for innovative applications in materials science.

By Kun-Yu Wang 5 Nov 2025

FibreCoat and Lofith Composites Form Partnership to Test Ultra-Resilient Materials in Space

FibreCoat, a world leader in coated fiber technology, and Lofith Composites, the Spanish advanced materials company, have announced a strategic partnership to develop next-generation thermoplastic composites for space.

From AIMPLAS 5 Nov 2025

37th International Thermal Conductivity Conference (ITCC) & International Thermal Expansion Symposium (ITES) 2026

ITCC/ITES 2026 in Columbus, OH, focuses on thermophysical properties, fostering collaboration among professionals in thermal conductivity and material science.

From Orton Ceramic Foundation 4 Nov 2025

UPCYCLE Project Launches to Transform Non-Recyclable Plastics into Circular and Non-Persistent Packaging Solutions

The UPCYCLE project, funded by Horizon Europe under the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA), officially kicked off with a two-day meeting in Gent, Belgium.

From AIMPLAS 4 Nov 2025

Minerva Engineering Launches as a Premier Provider of UV-Visible-NIR Microspectroscopy Solutions

Minerva Engineering today announces its official launch as a specialized provider of cutting-edge microspectroscopy instruments and systems, designed to capture spectra and images of microscopic samples across the UV-visible-NIR range.

From CRAIC Technologies 4 Nov 2025

Catalyst Cuts Biodiesel Reaction Time to 15 Minutes

A novel Mg-Al hydrotalcite catalyst achieves 98.79 % biodiesel yield in 15 minutes, revolutionizing green fuel production with enhanced efficiency and stability.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 4 Nov 2025

ScintiTRACER XL2: A New Solution for Environmental Radiation Monitoring

Bertin Technologies expands its range of radiation monitoring instruments with the ScintiTRACER XL2, a new-generation autonomous spectrometric probe developed to offer high performance in gamma dose rate measurement.

From Bertin Technologies 4 Nov 2025

Qnity Launches as Independent, Publicly Traded Company Serving Semiconductor Value Chain

Qnity Electronics, Inc. (“Qnity”), a premier technology solutions leader across the semiconductor value chain, announced the completion of its separation from DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (“DuPont”) on Nov. 1.

4 Nov 2025

Liquid Metal Enables Highly Stretchable Sensors for Next-Generation Wearables

Advancements in electronic fibers through thermal drawing offer high sensitivity and stretchability, crucial for wearables and robotic sensor technologies.

3 Nov 2025

Novel Polymerization Creates Robust Self-Healing Conductor for Robotics

This innovative self-healing polymer integrates gold nanoparticles, ensuring flexibility and durability for future wearable technology and robotic applications.

3 Nov 2025