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4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (500+ words) A new material could allow conventional electronic devices to perform quicker and consume less energy. Reporting in the'Journal of the American Chemical Society,'scientists from the'University of Edinburgh demonstrate their novel material, which could serve as a highly effective semiconductor,…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (390+ words) The change was significant. Plants that had once shut down every couple of weeks to condition worn components could now run continuously, saving time, energy and money. The alloy's performance also allowed operators to raise furnace temperatures, improving overall process…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (404+ words) Modern industry relies heavily on catalysts, which are substances that speed up chemical reactions. They're vital in everything from manufacturing household chemicals to generating clean energy or recycling waste. However, designing new catalysts is challenging because their performance is affected…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (255+ words) Following the successful launch of the ECL Series, Hiden Analytical is highlighting the core features that make this electrochemical toolkit a powerful platform for HPR-40 DEMS users engaged in real-time analysis of gases and volatile species in electrochemical research. Designed…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (680+ words) In scientific practice, tools alone are never enough. What distinguishes raw measurements from actionable understanding is perception; forethought in experimental design, discipline in data interpretation, and a willingness to question what you think you see. Below, we highlight the four…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (381+ words) Texas has stood at the heart of electrochemical research and industrial innovation in the United States. From its early chlor-alkali and petrochemical electrochemical complexes to pioneering corrosion science and world-changing breakthroughs in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage, the Lone Star…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (242+ words) AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has organized for March 4 and 5 the ninth edition of its International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites. This is an event with a long history that will bring together professionals in the field to discuss…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (409+ words) For years, this process was carried out in a methodical, back-and-forth approach between glass design and performance testing. Scientists would consider the composition of a target waste, design a type of glass for the task, test its properties and adjust…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (423+ words) By combining screen-printed indium telluride with smart co-doping and heterojunction design, researchers have created flexible thermoelectric generators that deliver big performance gains without sacrificing bendability. The breakthrough positions InTe as a new printable platform for turning everyday waste heat into…...