Process Engineering
This special field revolves around processes for modifying material properties (milling, cooling), composition (filtration, distillation) and type (oxidation, hydration).
Valuable information is available on a broad range of technologies including material separation, laser processes, measuring techniques and robot engineering in addition to testing methods and coating and materials analysis processes.
CO2 Fixation in the Production of Succinic Acid
For enhancing flavors, the production of dyes, pharmaceutical products and bio polyesters – succinic acid is a versatile platform chemical. A team led by Elke Nevoigt, Professor of Molecular Biotechnology…
Multifunctional tool for antifouling coatings
– Low-energy electron beam. Electron beam technology can be used to reliably treat and functionalize surfaces. Now the Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP has…
New 3D printing method promises faster printing with multiple materials
Stanford engineers have designed a method of 3D printing that is 5 to 10 times faster than the quickest high-resolution printer currently available and is capable of using multiple types…
Laser-based silicon crystallization for monolithic integration in MEMS sensors
Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) have proven themselves a billion times over as sensors in smart cars, cell phones and mini insulin pumps, among other things. To make these MEMS even more…
Simple process extracts valuable magnesium salt from seawater
A new flow-based method harvests a magnesium salt from Sequim seawater. By Beth Mundy Since ancient times, humans have extracted salts, like table salt, from the ocean. While table salt…
Sandblasting with Light
Fraunhofer IWS developed a laser technology to clean and structure surfaces particularly quickly while protecting the environment. Sandblasting – that was yesterday. Laser beams can clean and structure surfaces more…