Researchers developed a fishbone-derived catalyst that turns low-density polyethylene agricultural film into olefin-rich liquid products with yields up to 89.32 wt.% and olefin selectivity of 84.03%. The catalyst, combined with phosphoric acid and iron, promotes carbon-carbon bond cleavage and regulates dehydrogenation reactions.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalSustainable Carbon Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2026
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A research team has created a silicon-carbide-based maser that operates continuously above room temperature, enabling new applications in communication and sensing. The maser amplifies microwave radiation and has high frequency stability, making it suitable for precise magnetic field measurements.
SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 5, 2026
Researchers at Kyushu University found that microwave heating creates high-temperature regions on nickel nanoparticles, accelerating hydrogen production and paving the way for low-carbon chemical manufacturing. The study showed a six-fold increase in hydrogen production compared to conventional heating.
SourceKyushu University·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2026
Researchers at EPFL create a semiconductor-based detector that converts incoming microwave photons into measurable electrical signals, opening new perspectives for quantum microwave optics and scalable quantum information platforms. The device detects between 55%-67.7% of incoming photons with high efficiency and operates continuously.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 3, 2026
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Researchers developed a microwave-coupled solvent system to efficiently convert hemicellulose into furfural, achieving high yields under mild conditions. The approach demonstrated significant energy savings compared to conventional heating methods.
SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateMar 25, 2026
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new method to recover nearly all critical minerals from spent lithium-ion batteries, including metals like lithium and graphite. The process uses microwave-induced plasma treatment with room-temperature solvents, resulting in high recovery rates and minimal environmental impact.
SourceRice University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2026
Researchers used microwave-based 3D printing to create ceramic components with near-zero porosity and improved strength. The hybrid technique eliminates microscopic holes and traps gas bubbles, allowing for more bending force before breaking.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateMar 15, 2026
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Researchers developed a fast and energy-efficient way to produce advanced carbon materials capable of capturing carbon dioxide, dramatically reducing production time while improving adsorption performance. The new material demonstrates exceptional ability to capture and selectively separate carbon dioxide from gas mixtures.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 12, 2026
A new study shows that microwave-assisted pyrolysis can convert sugarcane bagasse into highly porous biochar with exceptional surface properties. The process produces biochar with a surface area exceeding 1,150 square meters per gram, making it suitable for applications such as pollutant adsorption and energy storage.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2026
A new review reveals microwave-assisted pyrolysis can produce advanced carbon materials from biomass and waste in a fraction of the time, with improved performance and sustainability. This technology offers a powerful alternative for building next-generation materials needed for carbon neutrality.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 31, 2025
Researchers from the University of Tokyo developed a method to use microwaves to heat specific areas in industrial processes, reducing energy costs and improving selectivity in chemical reactions. This technique has the potential to optimize catalyst design, improve durability, and scalability for eco-friendly industrial processes.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 10, 2025
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This study introduces a novel method of synthesizing nitrogen-doped carbon dots using microwave technology from biomass, providing a green and effective approach to metal ion detection. The research offers a clear path to more efficient and environmentally friendly metal ion sensing.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2025
This study uses Steady-State Isotopic Transient Kinetic Analysis to investigate the effects of microwave heating on Dry Reforming of Methane. The results show that microwave activation induces the formation of reactive coke, enhancing the reaction rate and reducing surface intermediate concentrations.
SourceIndustrial Chemistry & Materials·JournalIndustrial Chemistry and Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2025
LyoWave, a company commercializing microwave heating technologies developed at Purdue University, has received a $304k NSF SBIR grant to scale its tech for pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing. The project aims to increase manufacturing throughput and reduce costs.
Researchers have discovered how to tune electromagnetic pulse intensity by adjusting laser energy and gas jet pressure, enabling controlled EMP applications. The study identified four primary sources of EMPs and found a correlation between EMP intensity and electron acceleration.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 17, 2025
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
Researchers have developed a non-invasive method to visualize the internal details of the mouse cochlea with micron-level spatial resolution using terahertz imaging. This technique has the potential to lead to a new diagnostic method for ear diseases and enable on-site diagnosis of hearing impairments.
The device enables precise control over terahertz wave polarization, revolutionizing applications such as data transmission, imaging, and sensing. This innovation promises to transform fields like wireless communication and biomedical imaging.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 24, 2025
Researchers have created a superconducting Josephson probe microscope that combines high sensitivity, resolution, and low bias magnetic fields. The device enables spatial-resolved microwave imaging with sub-micrometer resolution, making it suitable for applications in quantum computing, magnonics, and high-frequency electronics.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2025
Scientists at the University of Groningen have created a novel microwave-assisted chemical recycling process for aramid fibers, including Twaron and Kevlar. The new method achieves a high conversion rate of 96% in just 15 minutes, without using organic solvents.
SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2025
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
The CLAP platform combines active and passive microwave signals to simulate soil moisture and vegetation conditions. Advanced interaction models for soil and vegetation enable more accurate simulations, addressing limitations in existing remote sensing technologies.
SourceJournal of Remote Sensing·JournalJournal of Remote Sensing·DateFeb 26, 2025
Researchers have proposed a transformative, battery-less wireless sensing system to overcome IoT network deployment and power supply challenges. The bio-inspired system combines exceptional reliability with flexibility, addressing key limitations of traditional rigid wireless systems.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateFeb 20, 2025
The CLAP platform combines active and passive microwave signals to simulate soil moisture and vegetation conditions, improving land monitoring precision. It accurately reflects dynamic changes in vegetation and soil properties, addressing key limitations in existing technologies.
SourceJournal of Remote Sensing·JournalJournal of Remote Sensing·DateFeb 20, 2025
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GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
Researchers at TU Wien and ISTA have developed artificial atoms made of superconducting circuits that can be tuned to specific energy values. These 'artificial atoms' enable the storage and retrieval of light, opening up new possibilities for quantum experiments.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 17, 2025
A POSTECH research team developed a novel multidimensional sampling theory to overcome limitations of flat optics. Their study identifies constraints of conventional sampling theories and presents an innovative anti-aliasing strategy, significantly enhancing optical performance.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 4, 2025
Dale Gary, a distinguished professor of physics at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research, has been named an American Astronomical Society Fellow. He is recognized for his national and international leadership in solar radio engineering and physics, advancing our understanding of solar energetic processes.
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Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a technology that uses microwaves to produce clean hydrogen in minutes, overcoming limitations of existing methods. By leveraging microwave energy, the team achieved significant breakthroughs in reducing production temperatures and time.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A·DateJan 21, 2025
Kyushu University researchers create a microwave flow reaction device that converts complex polysaccharides into simple monosaccharides, producing glucose. The device utilizes a continuous-flow hydrolysis process, where cellobiose is passed through a sulfonated carbon catalyst heated using microwaves.
SourceKyushu University·JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 10, 2025
Researchers demonstrate how grape pairs can create strong localized magnetic field hotspots of microwaves used in quantum sensing applications. The study could help develop more compact and cost-effective quantum devices.
SourceMacquarie University·JournalPhysical Review Applied·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2024
A new microwave-assisted synthesis route has improved the performance of a coordination polymer photocatalyst, achieving a record-breaking value for CO2-to-formate conversion with a nearly ten-fold increase in apparent quantum yield. The improvements are attributed to well-crystallized material and surface area increases.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 26, 2024
Researchers develop efficient way to recycle e-waste containing metals, semiconductors and rare elements; microwave-assisted pyrolysis method effectively recovers copper wires, improving recycling process.
SourceSophia University·JournalRSC Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 26, 2024
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Researchers at WVU have developed microwave technology to recover propylene from polypropylene waste, which can be reused in new plastics or products. The process uses precise control and lower temperatures than traditional methods, offering energy efficiency and reduced emissions.
Researchers create flexible, lightweight, and durable antennas using kirigami and MXene nanomaterials. The antennas can be adjusted to change transmission frequency by simply pulling or squeezing the shape, making them ideal for soft robotics and aerospace applications.
SourceDrexel University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2024
The multispectral smart window technology regulates visible light while blocking microwave signals, improving energy savings and privacy protection. It outperforms existing technologies in response time, transmittance adjustment range, haze adjustment range, driving voltage, and optical modulation mode.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateSep 9, 2024
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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
A team from Kyushu University has developed a zeolite catalyst that can be heated using microwaves to speed up the conversion of fatty acid esters to olefins. This process improves energy efficiency and reduces carbon dioxide production, offering a more sustainable chemical industry.
SourceKyushu University·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 9, 2024
The NYU Abu Dhabi team has developed a new type of dual-faced membrane that effectively purifies water from contaminants and boasts strong antibacterial properties. The microwave-mediated synthesis method allows precise control over the membrane's properties, enabling efficient removal of pollutants.
SourceNew York University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateAug 8, 2024
A study found that microwaves contain a unique microbial community, comprising 747 different genera, which resembles those on solar panels and kitchen surfaces. The diversity of the microbiome varies between single-household kitchens, shared domestic spaces, and laboratory microwaves.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Microbiology·DateAug 8, 2024
A new process by Rice University researchers recovers up to 50% of lithium in spent LIB cathodes in just 30 seconds, overcoming a significant bottleneck in LIB recycling technology. The microwave-based method uses a readily biodegradable solvent and achieves efficiencies similar to conventional heating methods but much faster.
SourceRice University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 29, 2024
Physicists and engineers are exploring magnetrons as drivers of high-performance particle accelerators to reduce their carbon footprint and enable future industrial applications. Magnetrons, originally designed for microwave ovens, have the potential to lower production costs and improve efficiency in various industries.
SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateJul 23, 2024
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.
Researchers developed a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D CNN) to compensate for errors due to sample location variations. The model achieved high accuracy, reducing mean absolute error to 0.695% and mean squared error to 0.876%.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalLaser & Photonics Review·DateJul 2, 2024
Researchers at TU Wien have developed a theory to extract information from waves, allowing for precise measurements of objects in space. The theory reveals that the information content of a wave depends on its interaction with the object's properties, enabling customised waves to be generated for optimal information transfer.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2024
The research develops composite microspheres with a hollow structure, enhancing microwave absorption performance and stability in extreme environments. The results show that SiC/C composite materials demonstrate outstanding wave absorption and radar stealth performance, unaffected by temperature and environmental conditions.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2024
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
Researchers at Columbia University have successfully created a unique quantum state of matter called a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) out of molecules. The breakthrough, achieved by cooling sodium-cesium molecules to just five nanoKelvin, has the potential to advance powerful quantum simulations and unlock new areas of research.
SourceColumbia University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 3, 2024
LyoWave is commercializing microwave heating technologies developed at Purdue University, improving speed, cost-effectiveness, and product throughput. The company has entered a collaboration with Millrock Technology, applying its technology to boost freeze-drying systems' capacity for pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents.
Brown University researchers unveil novel method to manipulate terahertz waves, allowing them to curve around obstacles instead of being blocked. The technique uses self-accelerating beams to maintain signal integrity in crowded environments.
SourceBrown University·JournalCommunications Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 9, 2024
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A 10-center study found that microwave ablation is associated with similar progression-free survival rates to surgery but with fewer complications and a greater potential for preserving thyroid function. The procedure resulted in less blood loss, shorter incision length, and shorter procedure and hospitalization durations.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateApr 2, 2024
Researchers at WVU are developing solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, with the goal of cutting production costs to $1 per kilogram. The projects focus on improving SOEC design and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
Researchers have developed an all-optical device on a tiny photonic chip that generates high-quality, ultra-low-noise microwave signals using a single laser. The compact device has the lowest microwave noise ever observed in an integrated photonics platform.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature·DateMar 20, 2024
Researchers at NIST have developed compact chips that convert light into microwaves with reduced timing jitter, improving GPS accuracy, phone connections, radar systems and astronomical images. This technology has the potential to increase radar sensitivity, improve analog-to-digital converters and enhance the clarity of images.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateMar 6, 2024
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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
A research team from City University of Hong Kong has developed a world-leading microwave photonic chip capable of performing ultrafast analog electronic signal processing. The chip, 1,000 times faster and consuming less energy than traditional processors, has wide applications in 5/6G wireless communication, AI, and computer vision.
SourceCommunications and Institutional Research Office, City University of Hong Kong·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2024
Researchers at WVU have developed a microwave technology that can significantly reduce industry's energy consumption and carbon emissions. The technology, which uses microwaves to carry out chemical reactions, has the potential to produce ethylene and ammonia in a single reactor, leading to increased efficiency and lower emissions.
Drexel University researchers develop a lightweight alternative to metal components in satellites by coating 3D-printed polymers with MXene, a conductive nanomaterial. The MXene-coated waveguides weigh up to eight times less than traditional aluminum ones and maintain nearly 95% transmission efficiency.
SourceDrexel University·JournalMaterials Today·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2024
Researchers observed molecular gas outflow from quasar J2054-0005 using ALMA, revealing suppression of star formation in its host galaxy. The findings confirm theoretical predictions and provide strong evidence for powerful molecular gas outflows in early Universe quasars.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 1, 2024
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have developed tiny electromagnets made of ultra-thin carbon, graphene, using terahertz pulses. The graphene discs briefly turned into strong magnets, with magnetic fields in the range of 0.5 Tesla, and showed promise for developing future magnetic switches and storage devices.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 4, 2023
The Telescope Array has detected the second-highest energy cosmic ray ever observed, with an energy equivalent to dropping a brick on your toe from waist height. The Amaterasu particle deepens the mystery of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, which may follow particle physics unknown to science.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 23, 2023
Researchers have successfully excited a scandium-45 nuclear isomer using X-ray pulses, paving the way for the creation of the world's most precise clock. The breakthrough has significant implications for fields such as nuclear physics, satellite navigation, and telecommunications.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalNature·DateNov 3, 2023
Scientists at the University of Warsaw have developed a device that can convert quantum information between microwave and optical photons, enabling a crucial part of quantum network infrastructure. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in quantum computing, radio-astronomy, and high-speed internet connections.
SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalNature Photonics·DateOct 5, 2023
Scientists have developed a nonrelativistic and nonmagnetic mechanism for generating terahertz waves, harnessing the electrical anisotropy of two conductive oxides. This approach produces signals comparable to commercial terahertz sources and offers a high terahertz conversion efficiency.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateSep 14, 2023
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Exposure to plastic particles from microwaved baby food containers can be deadly, with up to 75% of cultured kidney cells dying after two days. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln study found that polypropylene containers release 1,000 times more nanoplastics than microplastics.
SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateJul 20, 2023
Lancaster University researchers have developed a novel scanning thermal microscopy approach to directly measure the heat conductivity of two-dimensional materials. This breakthrough enables the creation of efficient waste heat scavengers generating cheap electricity, new compact fridges, and advanced optical and microwave sensors and ...
SourceLancaster University·JournalAdvanced Materials Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2023
Researchers have developed a soft film that can regulate its transparency across visible, infrared, and microwave wavelengths simultaneously. The material's ability to modify its transparency rapidly could benefit dynamic camouflage technologies and adaptive personal devices.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Nano·DateJun 28, 2023
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