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• NYU engineers grow atomic-scale electronic material

  Researchers at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering have developed a method for synthesizing large sheets of monolayer tungsten disulfide, which is a material with a wide range of electronic and optoelectronic applications. details>>

• Researchers discover new method for dissipating heat in electronics

  An international team of researchers has announced a modification to the energy spectrum of acoustic phonons, confining them to nanoparticle-scale semiconductor structures, which could allow scientists to tune the thermal properties of semiconductor materials. details>>

• Solvay launches new polyamide for thermal management systems

  Solvay launched its new Technyl REDx polyamide that integrates a smart molecule technology, which activates under high temperatures and leads to rapid cross-linking that boosts the strength of the material. details>>

• New research determines maximum rate of near-field radiative heat transfer

  Researchers determined the upper bounds of radiative heat transfer between near-field bodies and concluded that the increased radiation rates they found showed significant room for improvement in designs details>>

• IceCub is first home cooling solution with integrated energy storage

  IceEnergy, a leader in distributed thermal energy storage solutions, has introduced the IceCub, a new cooling and heating solution for homes that incorporates integrated energy storage to optimize solar photovoltaic systems. details>>

• Exploring heat transfer in wiped film evaporators

  A recent article from Chemical Engineering outlines the equations and simulations that show the changing properties of materials within a wiped film evaporator. details>>

• DuPont releases new line of thermal interface materials

  DuPont recently released its Temprion line of thermal management materials that the company believes will help with heat dissipation and reducing thermal resistance in electronics. details>>

• Researchers develop membrane to allow rapid recharge of batteries

  Engineers at Ohio State University have developed a thin, plastic membrane inspired by protein transport through living cell membranes that could lead to the development of redox transistor batteries for electric vehicles that would allow for longer travel on a single charge. details>>

• New paper investigates numerical simulation of nanofluids flows

  A team of researchers from the University of Sherbrooke (Canada) explored the laminar forced convection of nanofluids flows through numerical simulations. details>>

• Company applies for patent on flexible PCM composite for thermal management

  All Cell Technologies in Chicago has applied for a U.S. patent on a flexible, composite that combines a phase change material with a carbon or graphite matrix coated with a polymer. The composite is to be used in thermal management battery systems. details>>