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Researchers Solve Mystery Behind Negative Capacitance in Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskite solar cells are on the threshold of outcompeting existing thin-film solar cells, and seem to symbolize an ideal solar cell: extremely efficient and economical—if there was not the problem of a weak long-term stability, which continues to be a challenge.

8 Apr 2019

New Window Material Made of Wood can Regulate How Much Heat It Conducts

At the yearly conference of the American Chemical Society in Orlando, Florida, a newly-developed thermal energy-storing transparent wood was introduced recently by researchers from KTH's Wallenberg Wood Science Center.

5 Apr 2019

Dow Uses Post-consumer Recycled Plastic to Improve Performance of PMA Roads

As part of Dow’s commitment to reducing plastic in the environment and delivering circular economy solutions through innovation, the company constructed two new polymer modified asphalt (PMA) roads by improving them with post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) at its Freeport, Texas facility.

From DuPont Inc. 27 Mar 2019

EPFL Chemists Develop New Iron-Nickel Oxide Catalyst for Water Splitting

EPFL chemists have produced a new iron-nickel oxide catalyst for water splitting. Water splitting is the reaction through which hydrogen fuel is produced.

28 Feb 2019

Renolit Develops Recyclable Glass Fiber Composite for Automotive Interior Applications

German plastic films manufacturer Renolit has developed a 100% recyclable glass fibre reinforced polypropylene for applications in automotive interiors. Renolit Tecnogor is a “safe and clean” next-generation composite material which can be used for the production of parcel shelves, load floors, seat back covers and trunk trims.

From RENOLIT AG 28 Feb 2019

Bio-based PFA Composite Parts Meet HL3 Fire Safety Requirements of Rail Industry

Composites Evolution has announced that its Evopreg PFC502 prepreg has completed an extensive series of tests to demonstrate compliance with the Hazard Level 3 (HL3) requirements of rail industry fire standard EN45545-2.

From Simcas Composites 21 Feb 2019

BASF Joins Global Alliance to End Plastic Waste; 30 Companies Commit Over USD1.0 Bn

BASF co-founded a global alliance of nearly 30 companies to advance solutions that reduce and eliminate plastic waste in the environment, especially in the ocean.

From BASF plc 21 Feb 2019

100% Sustainable Feedstock Certification for NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ Biopolymers by 2020

NatureWorks has announced a new initiative that will ensure that by 2020, 100% of the agricultural feedstock for Ingeo™ biopolymers and Vercet™ performance chemicals will be certified by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification System (ISCC) to the ISCC PLUS standard of best practices in agricultural production.

From NatureWorks LLC 21 Feb 2019

Fire Resistance of Concrete Can Be Enhanced by Adding Fibers from Old Tires

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have developed and successfully tested a new way of protecting concrete from fire damage using materials recycled from used tires.

20 Feb 2019

Four Organic Thermoelectric Polymers for Harvesting Energy from Waste Heat

A*STAR scientists have demonstrated, through theoretical calculations, that it may be possible to fabricate thermoelectric organic polymers that can convert heat into electrical energy with high efficiency.

15 Feb 2019

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.

Sustainable Technologies News

Researchers Solve Mystery Behind Negative Capacitance in Perovskite Solar Cells

New Window Material Made of Wood can Regulate How Much Heat It Conducts

Dow Uses Post-consumer Recycled Plastic to Improve Performance of PMA Roads

EPFL Chemists Develop New Iron-Nickel Oxide Catalyst for Water Splitting

Renolit Develops Recyclable Glass Fiber Composite for Automotive Interior Applications

Bio-based PFA Composite Parts Meet HL3 Fire Safety Requirements of Rail Industry

BASF Joins Global Alliance to End Plastic Waste; 30 Companies Commit Over USD1.0 Bn

100% Sustainable Feedstock Certification for NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ Biopolymers by 2020

Fire Resistance of Concrete Can Be Enhanced by Adding Fibers from Old Tires

Four Organic Thermoelectric Polymers for Harvesting Energy from Waste Heat

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

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?

Sustainable Technologies 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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2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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

4Precisely-Doped Two-Dimensional Semiconductors For Monolithic Integrated Circuits

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6A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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