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.....»»
CCL firm Ventec continues diversifying product mix
Taiwan-based Ventec Electronics, dedicated to specialty copper-clad laminates (CCL) and thermal materials, continues to diversify its product mixes with an increased focus on semiconductor, military, aerospace, and automotive applications......»»
Researchers develop highly CO-tolerant fuel cell anode catalyst
In a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition., a research team, led by Prof. Gao Minrui and Prof. Yang Qing from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), developed a new catalyst with excellent CO-tolerance and a l.....»»
Clevo eyeing pull-in of short lead-time orders for niche PCs
Clevo is eyeing a ramp-up in short lead-time orders from customers amid a slowdown in the PC market, according to the niche-market notebook specialist......»»
A light-powered catalyst could be key for hydrogen economy
Rice University researchers have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy. Using only inexpensive raw materials, a team from Rice's Laboratory for Nanophotonics, Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. and Princeton University's Andlinge.....»»
New research improves the coolness factor for athletes
Weekend joggers, competitive athletes and people keeping fit in the gym can say goodbye to sweaty armpits and clingy damp garments after a tough workout......»»
How is climate change affecting the US? The government is preparing a nearly 1,700 page answer.
While the release of the fifth National Climate Assessment is still a year away, people across the country have two opportunities to contribute, either by commenting on a recently released draft or by submitting artwork to illustrate the report......»»
FitTech expects new biz to drive revenue growth in 2023
LED probing, test and sorting equipment specialist FitTech expects its new offerings for edge-emitting laser diodes and compound semiconductor testing to contribute positively to revenue growth next year......»»
Applied Materials forecast signals it is weathering slowdown
Applied Materials Inc., the biggest maker of chip-manufacturing equipment, gave a better-than-feared sales forecast for the current quarter as supply-chain improvements help offset an economic slowdown......»»
India"s PC market declines by double digits, first time in eight quarters
Despite being a high-growth PC market for the past few years, India was not immune to the global PC slowdown and saw PC shipments down by double digits. Vendors are still busy clearing inventory, and a diverging consumption trend between the premium.....»»
What a difference a dayflower makes: Plant removes toxic copper ions from contaminated soil
The pretty and delicate Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, the individual blooms of which last a mere 24 hours, hence the name, can quickly soak up toxic copper ions from contaminated soil. The plant, which is native to much of East Asia and the.....»»
New technique to synthesize Pt-single-atom catalysts with ultrahigh mass activity
Hydrogen is a promising clean energy carrier due to its highest gravimetric energy density and zero carbon dioxide emissions. The noble metal platinum (Pt) is the most effective catalyst for electrochemical water splitting to produce hydrogen. Howeve.....»»
Taking the 1980s 2-D with TDK Ultra-Thin Speakers
Our corporate mission is a joy to live up to: Contribute to culture and industry through creativity. We hit the trifecta with our recent boombox project with Joe Grand; it highlights all three key elements of our motto – culture, industry, and cre.....»»
Apple offers rare MacBook deal to businesses to spur holiday quarter sales
Apple is trying to spur Mac sales with a rare promotional deal for small businesses that buy computers in bulk, an effort to cope with a slowdown during the holiday quarter......»»
Smartphone shipments in India decline to nearly 4-year low
Due to rising inflation and an economic slowdown, India's smartphone market saw the worst quarterly result in nearly four years. MediaTek retained its lead in the Indian smartphone AP market......»»
Tim Cook talks Apple’s hiring slowdown, in-person work rules in new interview [Video]
Amid reports of a broad hiring freeze at Apple, Tim Cook joined CBS News for an interview this week to explain the company’s thinking. In the interview, Cook confirms that Apple has slowed down hiring and also addresses its controversial return to.....»»
Understanding the growth modes of single-walled carbon nanotubes on catalysts
Insights into the catalyst structure-function relationship of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) can provide an outlook to their growth mechanisms. In a new report now published in Science Advances, Feng Yang and a research team in molecular sci.....»»
Copper a clue in the fight against cancer
For cancer cells to grow and spread around the human body, they need proteins that bind copper ions. New research about how cancer-related proteins bind the metal and how they interact with other proteins, opens up potential new drug targets in the f.....»»
Generalplus sees 32-bit MCU shipments continue rising
Generalplus Technology continues to see its 32-bit MCU shipments ramp up despite a slowdown in shipments of its consumer MCU offerings, according to the fabless chipmaker......»»
Team creates crystals that generate electricity from heat
To convert heat into electricity, easily accessible materials from harmless raw materials open up new perspectives in the development of safe and inexpensive so-called "thermoelectric materials." A synthetic copper mineral acquires a complex structur.....»»
Novel copper gas penetration electrode can efficiently reduce CO2 to multicarbon products
Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into value-added chemical fuels driven by renewable electrical energy is a prospective strategy for addressing both CO2 emissions and energy consumption. However, the current density of CO2 to multicarbon products re.....»»