Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials with exceptionally high porosity and surface area (up to 7000m2/g). The design flexibility and structural versatility afforded by MOFs have attracted widespread interest in numerous applications, albeit with several unsuccessful attempts to commercialize the materials historically. However, these materials' tunability, cycling stability, and selective adsorption/desorption characteristics are opening opportunities for commercialization as energy-efficient alternatives for a range of critical energy-intensive technologies. These include carbon capture, water harvesting for potable water production and HVAC systems,…
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NMIMS Indore SBM Celebrates Grand Convocation 2024 Amid Milestones and Achievements
Marking a significant milestone, SVKM’s NMIMS Indore School of Business Management (SBM) proudly conducted its 6th convocation ceremony for its MBA students on 15th April 2024 at its campus. A total of 132 students were conferred their degrees on this momentous occasion, a testament to their hard work and dedication. Mr. Subhash S. Mundra,Former Public Interest Director and Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange, Former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Former CMD of Bank of Baroda, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Mr. Akhilesh Rathi,…
Read MoreRohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz and IPG Automotive unveil a complete Hardware-in-the-Loop automotive radar test solution
Rohde & Schwarz and IPG Automotive unveil a complete Hardware-in-the-Loop automotive radar test solution Rohde & Schwarz has teamed up with IPG Automotive, a pioneer in virtual test driving, to redefine automotive radar Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) integration testing and thereby reducing the cost by bringing Autonomous Driving (AD) testing from the proving ground to the development lab. Combining the CarMaker simulation software from IPG Automotive with the R&S AREG800A radar object simulator and the R&S QAT100 advanced antenna array provides vehicle manufacturers with the ability to simulate ADAS/AD scenarios like those defined…
Read MoreZODIAC Presents The 2024 Positano Collection
Pure Linen Shirts In Colours Inspired By The Italian Riviera ZODIAC Linen Linen is one of the oldest fibres used in textile weaving. Woven from the stem of the Flax plant it is recognized as the world's strongest natural fibre. The weave of the Linen fabric ensures air moves freely making it an ideal summer garment. ZODIAC uses Linen that is woven from Flax grown in the Normandy region of France which is amongst the best quality in the world. The unique soil & climatic conditions of this region…
Read MoreNCR saw 29 land deals for approx. 314 acres closed in FY-24
Delhi-NCR continues to be a hotspot for real estate transactions across various sectors and as in the previous financial year, land deals have been a significant part of real estate development. ANAROCK data finds that in contrast to the 23 land deals covering approximately 273.9 acres in FY-23, FY-24 witnessed 29 land deals for approx. 314 acres. “About 26 separate land deals, totaling approx. 298 acres, were proposed for residential and township projects to meet the region’s growing demand for housing and urban development,” says Santhosh Kumar, Vice Chairman – ANAROCK…
Read MoreOla continues to strengthen its after-sales network; inaugurates its 500th service centre in Kochi
Ola Electric today inaugurated its 500th service centre in Kochi, Kerala, as part of its rapid expansion efforts to widen its service network across the country. The newly inaugurated centre is the company’s largest service centre in the state of Kerala. Ola aims to expand its service footprint across the country to cater to its ever-growing community across India. These centres act as a one-stop solution for all after-sales & service-related requests. Commenting on the 500th service centre inauguration milestone, an Ola spokesperson said, “At Ola, enhancing customer satisfaction and…
Read MoreIndia develops lightest bullet proof jacket with 6 level protection
DRDO's Defense Materiel and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur has successfully developed the lightest bullet proof jacket in the country for protection against 7.62 x 54 R API (Level 6 of BIS 17051) ammunition. Recently this bullet proof jacket was successfully tested at TBRL, Chandigarh as per BIS 17051-2018. This jacket is based on a new design approach, where innovative materials have been used along with new processes. The Front Hard Armor Panel (HAP) of this jacket defeats multiple hits (06 shots) of 7.62 x 54 R API…
Read MoreIndia successfully tests new version of medium-range ballistic missile
The new version of the medium-range ballistic missile was successfully launched on April 23, 2024, under the auspices of the Strategic Forces Command. This launch proved the operational capability of the command and validated the new technologies. Source
Read MoreNCPOR uncovers mystery behind extremely low sea ice formation in Antarctic
A recent study led by Dr. Babula Jena and colleagues at the National Center for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey, United Kingdom, provides insight into the conditions that lead to extreme temperatures in the Antarctic. There was unprecedented disruption to ice expansion and ice retreat. Annual ice maximum extent in 2023. In light of global warming, the past decade has seen a significant loss of sea ice in the Arctic, while the Antarctic experienced a moderate increase until 2015 followed by a sudden…
Read MoreRohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz introduces new R&S SMB100B microwave signal generator for analog signal generation up to 40 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz introduces new R&S SMB100B microwave signal generator for analog signal generation up to 40 GHz Available with four frequency options each covering from 8 kHz to 12.75 GHz, 20 GHz, 31.8 GHz or 40 GHz, the new R&S SMB100B microwave signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz brings excellent output power, spectral purity, very low close-in phase noise, and practically no wideband noise to analog microwave signal generation. Caption: The R&S SMB100B microwave signal generator delivers outstanding performance in the midrange-class. The new R&S SMB100B analog microwave signal generator from…
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