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Eco-Friendly Pollen Sponge can Help Overcome Marine Oil Spills

A research team, headed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has produced a biodegradable, reusable sponge that can instantly absorb various organic solvents, including oil, from polluted water sources.

8 Apr 2021

Quantifying Powder Caking Using the FT4 Powder Rheometer

Many materials in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, from raw materials, additives, and intermediates through to manufactured products, are supplied as relatively free-flowing powders suitable for the manufacturing process or final application.

From Freeman Technology 7 Apr 2021

New Battery can Charge 10 Times Faster than Traditional Lithium-Ion Battery

A new type of battery designed by scientists from St Petersburg University can charge 10 times faster than a regular lithium-ion battery.

7 Apr 2021

Si/GaN Device can Help Accelerate Commercialization of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

About three years ago, researchers from the University of Michigan had identified a new artificial photosynthesis device composed of silicon and gallium nitride (Si/GaN).

6 Apr 2021

Study may Help Create Pressure Sensors Based on Silicene, Other 2D Materials

Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology (CEST) have developed a method for modeling the behavior of 2D materials under pressure. The research will help create pressure sensors based on silicene or other 2D materials. The paper was published in the ACS Nano journal.

1 Apr 2021

DC Series Transducers Provide a Complete Corrosion Monitoring Toolbox

Olympus’ new DC series (DC1–DC5) dual element transducers provide inspectors with a complete corrosion monitoring toolbox for pipeline and tank integrity. Optimized for corrosion and thin materials, the transducers work with the NDT instruments and ultrasonic inspection procedures used in the oil & gas, energy and mining industries.

From Evident Corporation - NDT 31 Mar 2021

New Structural Battery Enables “Massless” Energy Storage

A new structural battery created by scientists from the Chalmers University of Technology can perform 10 times better than all the earlier prototypes.

23 Mar 2021

How to Prevent Short-Circuiting in Next-Gen Lithium Batteries

As researchers push the boundaries of battery design, seeking to pack ever greater amounts of power and energy into a given amount of space or weight, one of the more promising technologies being studied is lithium-ion batteries that use a solid electrolyte material between the two electrodes, rather than the typical liquid.

17 Mar 2021

Solution-Processed Perovskite may Lead to Faster, Cheaper Energy to Power Electronics

By applying laser spectroscopy in a photophysics experiment, scientists from Clemson University have made a new breakthrough that may lead to faster and more affordable energy to drive electronics.

15 Mar 2021

Ersa Announces New Versaflow 3 Selective Soldering Maintenance Training Course

Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, will hold an ERSA Versaflow 3 Selective Soldering Level II Maintenance Training Course from Monday, April 26, 2021 at 1 p.m. to Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 12 p.m. at its Plymouth office. The two-day class will provide the knowledge and hands-on experience required to maintain and troubleshoot the Versaflow 3 machines.

From Kurtz Ersa, Inc. 15 Mar 2021

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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.

Materials Testing News

Eco-Friendly Pollen Sponge can Help Overcome Marine Oil Spills

Quantifying Powder Caking Using the FT4 Powder Rheometer

New Battery can Charge 10 Times Faster than Traditional Lithium-Ion Battery

Si/GaN Device can Help Accelerate Commercialization of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Study may Help Create Pressure Sensors Based on Silicene, Other 2D Materials

DC Series Transducers Provide a Complete Corrosion Monitoring Toolbox

New Structural Battery Enables “Massless” Energy Storage

How to Prevent Short-Circuiting in Next-Gen Lithium Batteries

Solution-Processed Perovskite may Lead to Faster, Cheaper Energy to Power Electronics

Ersa Announces New Versaflow 3 Selective Soldering Maintenance Training Course

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Materials Testing News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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