A new invention from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) could soon help manufacturers more easily adopt the Lab's patented Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE™) technology, enabling faster manufacturing of superior extrusion products.
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory use a slew of autonomous robots for designing and implementing experiments.
Analyt iChem, manufacturer of specialized chemicals, reagents, accredited standard, equipment and consumables, has announced that the brand transition of its chemical product ranges, currently marketed under the Bernd Kraft, Chem-Lab and SCP SCIENCE brands, to the AnalytiChem
Scientists have demonstrated a promising new approach for converting methane -- the primary component of natural gas -- into liquid chemicals that are precursors for many industrial chemicals and fuels.
Researchers converted pine resin-derived rosin into a thermoplastic, mesophase-forming pitch that can be graphitized into high-quality bulk graphite. The study shows how molecular restructuring of renewable terpenes could reduce reliance on fossil-derived pitch for graphite manufacturing.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
2 Jul 2026
This review explains how soft materials, scalable manufacturing, energy-efficient hardware, and AI are converging to create smarter wearable systems for physiological monitoring and human-machine interaction. It argues that real-world deployment will depend on cross-layer co-design, durable skin interfaces, efficient edge computing, and standardized testing under everyday conditions.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
1 Jul 2026
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced the SPECTROPORT LIBS PXL01 portable OES metals analyzer for metals analysis in the field.
What until recently was considered one of the most challenging waste streams of the energy transition could become a valuable source of raw materials for new industrial products. More than 20 square meters of recovered wind turbine blade sections—equivalent to the surface area of two-family cars—are being given a second life through the European REWIND project in applications such as electric vehicles and insulation materials.
The study found that projected U.S. light-duty EV adoption could cut life cycle GHG emissions by 61%, primary energy use by 20%, and total material extraction by 34% compared with an ICEV-only counterfactual. However, EVs increase demand for metals and critical minerals, making battery durability, recycling, and responsible mining central to maximizing climate gains.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
30 Jun 2026
Virescent Ventures has led the close of a AU$28 million Series A round for Australian aerospace technology company MAKO (formerly MicroTau).
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a new way to employ molecules as tiny data storage devices using a new manganese-based material.
A modular temperature-controlled flow chemistry platform designed to evolve alongside modern research workflows.
Every year, billions of disposable hotel slippers are manufactured, used briefly and discarded, generating significant volumes of waste across the hospitality industry.
A CITP working paper argues that deep-sea mining exposes a legal fault line between UNCLOS environmental duties and investment-law protections for mining investors. The paper warns that this mismatch could limit sponsoring states’ ability to strengthen safeguards as scientific evidence of seabed harm evolves.
By Muhammad Osama
29 Jun 2026
Researchers found that green hydrogen’s freshwater demand can be substantially underestimated when evaporative cooling for large-scale electrolyzers is ignored. Their global analysis shows that solar-rich, arid regions face the highest water risks, while wind-rich regions often align better with water-sustainable hydrogen production.
By Muhammad Osama
29 Jun 2026