University of Pittsburgh

Like water for batteries

Wettability could have an impact on how much energy can be stored within such devices that use lithium-ion batteries or super capacitors.

The diabetes 'breathalyzer'

Chemists have demonstrated a sensor technology that could significantly simplify the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes through breath analysis alone.

Nextreme names John Goehrke as CEO

Nextreme Thermal Solutions has announced that John Goehrke has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.

Carbon nanotube sensors detect minute levels of oxygen

A recently developed sensor that consists of carbon nanotubes coated with a luminescent compound incorporating europium, a reactive metal found in fluorescent bulbs, television/computer screens, and lasers, among other applications is able to gauge minute amounts of oxygen.

Energy harvesting knee brace

An energy-capturing knee brace can generate enough electricity from walking to operate a portable GPS locator, a cell phone, a motorized prosthetic joint or an implanted neurotransmitter.

Self-healing electronics

It has been found that certain nanoparticles can be dispersed through a material and migrate to cracks so efficiently that self-healing composites, that repair themselves when damaged, can be envisaged.