Clingy copper ions contribute to catalyst slowdown
Heavy-duty diesel trucks on the road today are equipped with aftertreatment systems that include selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology using urea solution as a reducing agent to curtail harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from engine exha.....»»
A simple model to evaluate skeletal muscle-macrophage interaction during skeletal muscle regeneration
A research group led by Dr. Naoya Kase and Prof. Megumu Saito have successfully established a model to evaluate skeletal muscle regeneration efficiency and determine how macrophages contribute to the process by using a simple culture method that does.....»»
Sunlight-powered catalyst transforms methane into valuable chemicals
In a concerted effort with collaborators from the University College London, Professor Zhengxiao Guo from the Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), and Professor Junwang Tang, now at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsing.....»»
New study shows the superior reactive oxygen species removal ability of copper coupled to lysozyme
In aerobic organisms, reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydroxide (OH), singlet oxygen (1O2), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and superoxide (O2–) ions are produced during aerobic respiration, which causes serious oxidative damage to biomolecules in.....»»
"Sustainable" ventless dryers may contribute to waterborne microfiber pollution
Fibers lost during the wear and care of textiles may pose a risk to the environment and human health when released into air and water. A study published in PLOS ONE by Neil J. Lant at Procter & Gamble, Newcastle Innovation Center, Newcastle upon Tyne.....»»
Room-temperature, solid-state synthesis of high-quality CCI thin films
Advanced electronic devices require high-quality materials such as metal halide phosphors that can effectively convert light into measurable signals. Toxic element-free copper-based iodides such as cesium copper iodide (Cs3Cu2I5: CCI) are particularl.....»»
Why Antarctic ice shelves are losing their mass and how it leads to global sea level rise
The Greenland ice sheet (GIS) and Antarctic ice sheet (AIS) contribute largely to global mean sea level (GMSL) changes, though the seas surrounding the Antarctic like the Bellinghausen-Amundsen Seas and the Indian Ocean sector are seeing significantl.....»»
Why so many electric car chargers in America don"t work
Parts break, information screens freeze, payment systems malfunction. Copper thieves steal the cords. Vandals damage charging plugs. In the U.S., nascent networks mean that if the machines at one station aren’t working, there may not be another nea.....»»
China smartphone weakness hinders client development projects, says Sporton
Due to the sluggishness of the Chinese market, Sporton International has seen a considerable slowdown in orders from its Chinese handset clients. According to the mobile device certification specialist, customers are discouraged from developing new m.....»»
Chemists unravel reaction mechanism for clean energy catalyst
Hydrogen, the simplest element on Earth, is a clean fuel that could revolutionize the energy industry. Accessing hydrogen, however, is not a simple or clean process at all. Pure hydrogen is extremely rare in nature, and practical methods to produce i.....»»
Silicon Catalyst announces "Silicon Startups Contest" in partnership with Arm
On May 10, 2023, Silicon Catalyst, the world's only incubator focused exclusively on accelerating semiconductor solutions, announced a "Silicon Startups Contest" in partnership with Arm. The contest is organized and administered by Silicon Catalyst a.....»»
Taiwan CCL suppliers face short-term headwinds
Copper clad laminate (CCL) suppliers in Taiwan have encountered short-term headwinds, with many reporting year-over-year revenue declines in the first quarter, but remain optimistic about long-term demand driven by AI, server, and automotive applicat.....»»
RHIC gets ready to smash gold ions for Run 23
The start of this year's physics run at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) also marks the start of a new era. For the first time since RHIC began operating at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory in 2000, a brand new.....»»
CACI collaborates with Torchlight to provide secure access to dark web for SOF customers
CACI announced a strategic partnership to provide the DarkPursuit capability within the Torchlight Catalyst platform. This partnership will provide Torchlight customers, mainly Special Operations Forces (SOF), with safe and secure access to browse th.....»»
Researchers construct non-interpenetrated 3D covalent organic framework for Au ions capture
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) can be an ideal platform for detecting or extracting metal ions due to their different functional building units and large surface area......»»
New catalyst transforms carbon dioxide into sustainable byproduct
The need to capture CO2 and transport it for permanent storage or conversion into valued end uses is a national priority recently identified in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to move toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050......»»
NXP expects automotive business to lead growth in near term
Primarily due to a slowdown in the mobile industry and in China, NXP posted a slight drop in its latest financial results, eyeing the automotive segment to lead its growth......»»
AMD expects stronger PC and server markets in 2H23
According to AMD's latest financial results, the industry still struggles with a severe PC slowdown as the second-largest computer processor provider forecasts a lackluster outlook......»»
Wastewater microfibers contribute to potential pollution on Kenyan coastline
Washing clothes releases microfibers, which can be synthetic (plastic) and non-synthetic, but little is understood about the environmental impact. To better understand this, researchers teamed up with the Flipflopi project, an initiative which uses t.....»»
Differing device personalities come together for future quantum computing networks
We're building the tools to trap ions and watch them glow (or not). The art-deco-esque device shown above is a combined trap for ions (charged atoms) and detector for individual photons (particles of light). When you hold an ion in place and hit it w.....»»
Rougher faults may generate more earthquake aftershocks
When an earthquake hits, it is rarely an isolated event. Foreshocks precede quakes, and aftershocks follow them. To quantify seismic hazards, scientists must disentangle the factors that contribute to these shaking sequences......»»