News 2014

Apr 22, 2014 | EmpaNews 44 published
In the middle between university and the market, there is a "no man's land". Projects can get stuck there caused by technological difficulties – or they can dry out from lack of funding. Empa has settled in this no mans...
Apr 22, 2014 | Membrane filters made of graphene
A new nano-membrane made out of the “wonder material” graphene is extremely light and breath-able. Not only can this open the door to a new generation of functional waterproof clothing, but also to ultra-rapid...
09.04.2014 | Finalisten beim ZKB-Pionierpreis 2014
Monolitix AG, ein Spin-off der Empa und ETH Zürich, war neben zwei weiteren Jungunternehmen für einen der wichtigsten Innovationspreise der Schweiz nominiert, den ZKB-Pionierpreis 2014. Monolitix entwickelt innovative...
08.04.2014 | TwingTec AG gewinnt bei «venture kick»
Das Konzept des «Center for Synergetic Structures» der Empa, mit einem Hightech-Drachen Windenergie anzuzapfen, hat letzte Woche das mit 130‘000 Franken dotierte Finale von «venture kick» gewonnen.
Mar 18, 2014 | Big step in the exploration of alternative energy storage
Researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich have succeeded for the first time to produce uniform antimony nanocrystals. Tested as components of laboratory batteries, these are able to store a large number of both lithium and...
Mar 5, 2014 | First step towards “programmable materials“
Researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich have succeeded in producing a prototype of a vibration-damping material that could change the world of mechanics forever. The material of the future is not only able to damp...
Feb 19, 2014 | Concerns about future European research cooperation
In the wake of the recent vote to reject the agreement between Switzerland and the EU on the free movement of persons, Swiss universities have drafted an Open Letter to the Federal Council asking the country’s government...
Feb 4, 2014 | Technology Briefing on «Functional Coatings»
The Technology Briefing on the topic of «Functional Coatings for Innovative Applications» recently held at Empa was dedicated to the numerous applications of a wide range of coatings and surfaces. Just how multifaceted...
Jan 30, 2014 | Improving indoor climate, reducing energy consumption
Water vapour generated by cooking, taking a shower or drying damp clothes can condense on cold walls, encouraging the growth of mildew and microbes. The company Sto AG, in collaboration with Empa, has developed a special...
Jan 27, 2014 | Swiss-Japanese publishing joint venture
On 27 January 2014, Empa , the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, and the Japanese National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) signed a 5-year collaborative agreement on co-publishing...
27 janv. 2014 | Nouvelle méthode pour déterminer le mercure aussi sous sa forme gazeuse
L’Empa a déterminé les quantités de mercure contenues dans les lampes économiques dites fluocompactes et vérifié si leurs fabricants respectaient les prescriptions légales en la matière. Au total 75 lampes courantes du...
22 janv. 2014 | L’Aerogel Enduit thermo-isolant haute performance
Empa et Fixit AG ont remporté le Prix Suisse Environnement dans la catégorie «Innovation». Fixit 222 Aerogel Enduit thermo-isolant haute performance, développé dans le cadre du projet SuRHiB (Sustainable Renovation of...
Jan 13, 2014 | Research into the safety of nanoparticles
After 42 months the EU research project NanoHouse has ended, and the verdict is a cautious "all clear" – nanoparticles in the paint used on building façades do not represent a particular health risk. In the course of a...
Jan 6, 2014 | Energy: too valuable to waste
"Power to gas" is a key concept when it comes to storing alternative energy. This process converts short-term excess electricity from photovoltaic systems and wind turbines into hydrogen. Combined with the greenhouse gas...
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