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New foaming technology for PU mouldings using carbon dioxide
New IKV foaming process reduces part density and is more environmentally friendly than alternatives.
Breakthrough in X-ray imaging of nanotechnology
A team of researchers has made a major breakthrough in measuring the structure of nanomaterials under extremely high pressures.
Organic solar cells build on biodegradable, recyclable substrates
Efficient solar cells can be fabricated using natural substrates derived from plants such as trees.
Real advance in quantum dot photovoltaics from MIT
Researchers improve efficiency of quantum-dot photovoltaic system by adding a forest of nanowires.
Paint-on semiconducting polymers
Fabrication method could pave the way for cheaper, greener, “paint-on” plastic electronics.
Super-strong metallic composites from nanowires
Work effectively overcomes “valley of death” problem in nanocomposite design.
Pennsylvania College of Technology becomes North American GSPC distributor
College will be the sole North American distributor of the Global Standards for Plastics Certification.
Nanowires and quantum dots combine for more efficient photovoltaics
A group from MIT have demonstrated a method to produce extremely efficient zinc oxide/quantum dot based photovoltaics.
Joseph DeSimone: liberal arts education shapes science startup founders
Joseph DeSimone talks to us about materials science startups and how liberal arts eduction shapes an entrepreneur.