Month: October 2024

Research & Development

Materials Scientists Report New Method to Maintain the Aqueous Stability of Organic Semiconductors Without Compromising Their Electronic Performance

October 15, 2024 Guest Blog 0

In the ever-evolving field of materials science, the quest for improving the stability and performance of organic semiconductors has become increasingly crucial. The instability of organic semiconductors can lead to performance degradation in devices like organic photovoltaic cells, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and flexible electronics. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Shenghe to Acquire Neo’s Separation Assets in China for $30 Million; Backs Peak’s Tanzania Project for $96 Million 

October 15, 2024 Editorial Staff 0

Chinese rare earths company Shenghe Resources continues to build its footrprint as a globally connected rare earths company. In two recent moves, it pledged to invest $96 million in Australian minerals firm Peak Rare Earths that provides critical funding for its mine development in Tanzania and agreed to pay Toronto-based Neo Performance Materials $30 million to acquire processing assets of Neo in China. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Explosives Pioneer Orica Rocks the Mining Industry with Magnetic Inductance Priming 

October 9, 2024 Editorial Staff 0

150-years-young Orica has come up with a truly explosive way to apply the power of magnetic inductance that is rocking the mining industry. In the world of mining, innovation is not just a buzzword, asserts the company, it’s a necessity. As mines delve deeper and face increasingly challenging conditions, the need for advanced technologies becomes paramount. […]