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.....»»
Producing ethylene from food waste without greenhouse gas emissions
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a research team led by Dr. Jeong-Myeong Ha of the Clean Energy Research Center developed a process technology and catalyst for removing hydrogen sulfide, a toxic substance, during th.....»»
IonQ’s new ions have lower error, great performance on a new benchmark
How do you compare the performance of systems based on very different technologies? Enlarge / A cartoon diagram of the trapped ion system. (credit: IonQ) Back in 2020, we talked to the CEO of a quantum computing startup called.....»»
BP abandons Russian oil company stake, Shell pulls out of Nord Stream 2
Oil and gas contribute around 40 percent of Russia's federal budget. Enlarge / A low-temperature isomerization unit at the Novokuibyshevsk Refinery, a subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, in the Russian city of Novokuibyshevsk. (credit:.....»»
Research offers new understanding of complex catalysis, advances catalyst design
Many of the catalytic reactions that drive our modern world happen in an atomic black box. Scientists know all the components that go into a reaction, but not how they interact at an atomic level......»»
A new, inexpensive catalyst speeds the production of oxygen from water
An electrochemical reaction that splits apart water molecules to produce oxygen is at the heart of multiple approaches aiming to produce alternative fuels for transportation. But this reaction has to be facilitated by a catalyst material, and today's.....»»
EMC expects revenue growth in 1Q22
Taiwan-based copper-clad laminates (CCL) maker Elite Material (EMC) is expecting revenue growth in the first quarter of 2022 after achieving record revenue numbers last year......»»
Understanding the role of university-based accelerators in start-up ecosystems
A new study in the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business looks at how university-based accelerators contribute to the development and growth of start-up companies and to the viability of a start-up ecosystem. The research adds.....»»
A dearth of skilled workers in Taiwan could exacerbate the chip shortage
In addition to the massive discrepancy between supply and demand brought about by the pandemic, chip shortage issues have been exacerbated by (deep breath) high crypto prices, reduced silicon output, a copper foil shortage, a lack of components, ship.....»»
Metal mix and match: An unexpected discovery could improve the crystallinity of coordination nanosheets
Coordination nanosheets are a new and emerging class of two-dimensional materials, rapidly gaining importance in the field of nanomaterials. They consist of metal ions and organic ligand molecules, linked to each other to form one framework, via coor.....»»
CCL makers keen to develop high-frequency offerings for car applications
Taiwan's copper-clad laminates (CCL) makers including Elite Material (EMC), Iteq, and Taiwan Union Technology are all gearing up their deployments in high-frequency offerings for automotive applications, according to industry sources......»»
Rising materials prices boost Nan Ya January revenue
Taiwan-based Nan Ya Plastics has reported revenues grew 2.1% sequentially and 20.2% on year to NT$35.27 billion (US$1.27 billion) in January 2022, buoyed by rising prices of its electronics and chemical materials such as copper foils, glass fabrics a.....»»
Bald eagles are being poisoned by lead ammo in hunted animals. Could copper bullets be the fix?
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What Skills are Required to be an Architect?
Opting to become an architect is an intelligent decision, as the profession is exciting as well as rewarding. Moreover, architecture is one of those few fields which makes individuals contribute to the shaping of societies. At first, of course you ne.....»»
Tiny thermometer directly monitors changes in temperature when ions pass through a nanopore
Scientists from SANKEN (the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research) at Osaka University measured the thermal effects of ionic flow through a nanopore using a thermocouple. They found that under most conditions, both the current and heating p.....»»
Uber"s business is over the pandemic slump
Uber's business is showing signs that it's moving past the pandemic slowdown......»»
High-potential vorticity systems over Tibetan Plateau contribute to record-breaking rainfall around Yangtze River
The Yangtze River Valley experienced several disastrous rainfall events throughout the record-breaking Meiyu season in 2020. However, the mechanism of the extreme precipitation over the upper reaches of the Yangtze River remains unclear......»»
Dog feces and urine could be harming nature reserves, according to new study
New research finds that dogs being walked in nature reserves contribute a significant amount of nutrients to the environment through their feces and urine, which researchers warn could negatively impact local biodiversity. The research is published i.....»»
Addionics raised US$27 million in Series A
Israel-based 3D electrode startup Addionics raised US$27 million in its Series A funding. According to Venture Beat, the fundraising was led by tech investment firms Deep Insight, Catalyst Fund, and Delek Motors......»»
How to get chloride ions into the cell
Many bacteria and unicellular algae have light-driven pumps in their cell membranes: proteins that change shape when exposed to photons such that they can transport charged atoms in or out of the cell. Thanks to these pumps, their unicellular owners.....»»
A device based on 3D transistor arrays for collecting intra and inter-cellular recordings
Animal cells can use elements or ions to generate electrical impulses. These impulses are then conveyed from one cell to another, traveling across cellular networks......»»