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Plastic preferred as solar hydrogen photocatalyst
Electrically conductive plastic replaces pricey platinum to harvest hydrogen from water using sunlight.
Thermal control of Li batteries using coated fabrics
Advanced coated fabric solutions that improve thermal management, reduce propagation risk and optimize safety performance in high-energy lithium battery systems.
The invisible importance of precision optical coatings
From crystal clear night vision goggles to precision laser beam splitters to anti-reflective rifle scopes, Gurley has the optical coating technology to make it possible.
Expro unveils Solus single-valve system for subsea well access
Expro’s Solus equipment technology can be used in both in riser and open water applications across the entire well lifecycle — from exploration and appraisal and completion intervention to plug and abandonment (P&A) and decommissioning.
Cycle testing confirms durability and performance of Integrals Power’s LMFP cells
The cathode active materials have now passed the 1,500-cycle milestone during ongoing durability testing.
Battery efficiency boosted with flower power
The anode incorporates a hard carbon material fabricated from lavender flowers to improve cell performance.
How Chevron plans to start fueling AI with a new off-grid gas-fired plant in West Texas
The oil and gas major is preparing to build a new power plant dedicated to supporting data centers powering artificial intelligence (AI).
Quickparts introduces DuraKor, ThermaKor and vapor smoothing for high-performance plastic parts from prototype to production
These new options help teams validate designs in performance-capable materials, refine surface quality and transition more smoothly between manufacturing methods as volumes increase.
Scientists find path to safely reusing concrete
The team concluded that concrete elements, even after decades of use, can be safely refurbished and reused, assuming their condition is assessed and that appropriate measures are applied.
Lightweight revolution heats up with the power of plasma
These approaches can improve the ability to manage mixed-metal assemblies and enhance overall material compatibility.
What it takes to design safe autonomous vehicle systems
Successfully designing autonomous driving systems that can communicate with the world around them requires safety programs that were unheard of ten years ago.
New slippery coating keeps coffee, milk and soup from sticking
The team devised a quick fix for highly water-repellent superhydrophobic surfaces, which causes water droplets to roll off, by experimenting with the heat flow of the material rather than focusing exclusively on its chemistry and texture.
New sensor offers real-time pH tracking to wound healing
The sensor has been built to detect the chemical properties of the wound environment that change in accordance with the different stages of the healing process.
New role for physics in district heating
The world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator now supplies heating to homes and businesses in the small French town of Ferney-Voltaire.
Infection-fighting spray delivers antibiotics precisely
The team believes the spray-mist device might, pending FDA approval, be used in challenging wound care settings.
FPT at CONEXPO: Solutions from plug and play to tailor made
The company will present its complete range of engines for construction machinery, designed to deliver high performance, reliability and versatility even in the most demanding off-road applications.
Southco introduces new folding T-handle compression latch
Despite its compact design, the N5 is NEMA4/IP65 sealing compliant, and provides strong compressive force to protect valuable interior components.
Chitosan-nickel biomaterial gets stronger when wet, offering plastic alternative
To develop this material, the team incorporated nickel into the structure of chitosan, a chitinous polymer derived from discarded shrimp shells.
Encapsulating wearable sensors using two-part epoxy
Master Bond’s pre-mixed non-cytotoxic EP21LSCL-2Med epoxy, and Nordson EFD’s precision dispensing equipment, ensure reliable, bubble-free wearable sensor encapsulation that protects components and supports scalable medical device manufacturing.
Aluminum whiskey bottles may offer a greener alternative to glass
Stirling Distillery and scientists from Heriot Watt are working to determine how whiskey behaves when stored in aluminum rather than traditional glass bottles.