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Researchers Improve Carbon Dioxide Removal Using Metal Organic Frameworks
A team of researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have found a means to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal-fired power plant emissions more efficiently and at lower costs.
Testing and Certification Program for High-visibility Safety Apparel Used in Canada
CSA Group says it launched its testing and certification program for high-visibility safety apparel to the requirements of CSA Z96-09. High-visibility apparel includes garments such as coveralls and vests and is intended to make the individual easy to see in low-light conditions.
Westinghouse Receives Approval for Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Testing
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved Westinghouse's approach for testing its small modular reactor (SMR) design. Approval is a step toward design certification and will reduce the time needed to license the Westinghouse SMR, the company says.
Wärtsilä to Fund Research into Arctic Propulsion Solutions
Wärtsilä and the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) are the main contributors to a new technology research program focused on developing propulsion systems that are specifically for vessels deployed in artic conditions.
A Low-Cost and Efficient Water-Splitting Electrode
Scientists from University of New South Wales (UNSW) Australia have developed a highly efficient oxygen-producing electrode for splitting water.
A New Take on Perovskite Solar Cells
Brown University researchers have found a new way to make light-absorbing perovskite films for use in solar cells, by way of a room-temperature solvent bath rather than a blast of heat.
Battelle Introduces Anti-counterfeiting Detection for Integrated Circuits
Battelle announced a technology aimed at eliminating the risk of counterfeit integrated circuits (ICs) in devices for aerospace and defense systems yesterday.
IT Roles in a Changing Water Industry
As global water issues become more severe and water utilities adjust to changing demands from their stakeholders, technology vendors need to understand the common issues that water utilities face and alter the way they communicate with them to maximize their value to the industry.
MSS Receives ANSI Approval for Steel Pipeline Flange Standard
The Manufactures Standardization Society (MSS) says that Standard Practice, SP-44-2010, Steel Pipeline Flanges, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard (ANS).
MSS Receives ANSI Approval for Terminology Standard for Valves and Fittings
The Manufactures Standardization Society (MSS) says that Standard Practice, SP-96-2011, Guidelines on Terminology for Valves and Fittings, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard (ANS).
Technology Expands Rechargeable Battery Lifespan
A discovery from Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of A*STAR and Hydro-Quebéc Research Institute (IREQ) in Québec could result in longer-lasting rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and mobile devices.
BRE Global and UL Environment Recognize Product Declarations
Built environment certification body BRE Global and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Environment, a research and standards body that supports businesses and manufacturers to be more sustainable.
BRE Global Launches Certification for Thermal Performance of Details and Products
BRE Global is launching a certification scheme which aims to reduce the level of thermal bridging that can arise in buildings and homes causing heat loss.
Engineering Solutions That Support Resilient Infrastructure
Talk focuses on the aging infrastructure in the U.S., but there is relatively little action to back it up.
Fracking UK: Challenges in Developing Shale Gas Resources
The technique of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" to release reserves of natural gas in underground shale formations is well-established in the U.S.However, in the UK the situation currently stands in stark contrast.
IHS Expects More Storage for Solar PV Systems by 2018
Around 9% of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in North America will include attached storage in 2018, says IHS. Growth in storage will be led by commercial systems and IHS expects that 700 megawatts (MW) of PV systems with energy storage will be installed by 2018.
Recovering Economies Are Driving Growth in Industrial Semiconductor Markets, IHS Says
The industrial semiconductor market will post a 9.7% compound annual growth rate over the next several years as revenue rises from $34.8 billion in 2013 to $55.2 billion in 2018.
Report Addresses Energy Performance Gap in Buildings
A new report produced by the BRE Trust and the Energy Services and Technology Association aims to help facilities managers and building operators bridge the energy performance gap in their building portfolio, so consumption and costs can be reduced for business benefit.
ISO Standard Planned for Resilient and Sustainable Cities
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) will help pioneer an ISO standard—ISO 37120—for resilient and sustainable cities.
Pilots Group Recommends "Virtual" Black Box to Track Crashed Aircraft
Technical data transmitted from an aircraft cockpit to a “virtual” black box during unexpected failure-in-flight patterns could help locate the aircraft and identify the possible cause of a crash.