Sometimes you come across a purported scientific paper that makes you do a triple-check, just to be sure that you didn’t overlook something, as maybe the claims do make sense after all. Such is the ...

It is not uncommon for a Hackaday writer to trawl the comments section of a given article, looking for insights or to learn something new. Often, those with experience in various fields will share ...

THE chromium–aluminium oxide catalyst system is one most commonly used in the aromatization of paraffinic hydrocarbons. In practice, mixtures containing up to 20 per cent chromium oxide are used, this ...

THE formation of boehmite on anodized and non-anodized aluminium surfaces by boiling-water treatment has been discussed by Hart 1. He found by electron diffraction study of ammonium borate anodic ...

With the unique properties of nanomaterials, such as having a high surface-to-volume ratio and a diverse morphology and structure, they have become a desirable material for different applications.

Scanning electron microscopy of the composite shows aluminum nanoparticles in a matrix of gallium. (Credit: Amberchan et al., 2022) Aluminum is a highly reactive metal that can strip oxygen from water ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The aluminum oxide market is expected to grow by 32.95 million MT during 2021-2025, according to Technavio. The report offers a detailed analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 ...

Researchers led by Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid University have developed a 3D-printed anti-reflective coversheet for PV modules. The cover sheet is based on cyclic-olefin copolymers (COC), to which a ...

New research from China reveals that ultraviolet degradation in TOPCon solar cells is governed by interface-level physical ...