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Flow batteries for grid-scale energy storage
The development of flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage has been hindered by the complexity of the system design. In response to this challenge, scientists from MIT have developed a modeling framework that can be used to speed up the development process.
Sourcing steam from a hybrid solar-sand storage system
Use of both a photovoltaic system coupled to sand-based thermal storage and solar thermal energy separately can economically provide steam to industrial facilities.
This hybrid battery can multitask
A rechargeable biomass battery integrates electricity storage/generation and electrosynthesis of useful chemicals from furfural in one system.
Converting air velocity measurements to volumetric flow rates
Understand the various formulas and technical definitions involved to accurately convert an air velocity measurement to a volumetric flow rate.
New sustainable barrier coating designed to increase food packaging recyclability
The MelOx NGen has been selected as a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2023, in the sustainability in packaging category organized by Packaging Europe.
New hydrogen tech promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food and beverage industry
The WVU team has developed its prototype flexible fuel furnace that burns pure hydrogen to produce hot water and steam for product processing.
Orangewood Labs launches RoboGPT
The San Francisco-based company has developed a remotely-operated robotic arm capable of performing furniture manufacturing tasks via a platform dubbed RoboGPT.
Introducing Pibot: An LLM-powered smart robotic pilot
Pibot features articulated arms and fingers for interacting with flight controls as well as camera "eyes" for monitoring both the internal and external conditions of the aircraft.
Video: A nuclear route to sustainable shipping
Small lead-cooled reactor technology is being advanced to help the marine shipping sector achieve net zero emissions goals.
An urban blueprint for building EV charging capacity
A free technical resource is available to help larger communities secure federal funding and plan for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
New 4,000 lb to 7,600 lb XE Series Electric Lithium-Ion Pneumatic Forklift introduced by HCFA
The integrated 80 V lithium-ion forklift features lift speeds, travel speeds, gradeability and ground clearance.
Ingredients from crustaceans, citrus peels eyed for food packaging film
The researchers suggested that the combination of the two materials would create a film with enhanced bioactive properties.
Passive cooling with a colorful bio-inspired film
Building facades and other structures can keep their cool and exterior colors with a new non-heat absorbing film inspired by the Morpho genus of neotropical butterflies.
Q learning vs SARSA reinforcement learning algorithms
Learn the key distinctions between Q-learning and state-action-reward-state-action (SARSA) algorithms.
OKW’s new transparent soft-touch lacquer offers huge range of color options
The new lacquer is ideal for a wide range of OKW enclosures and potentiometer knobs, notably those used for handheld and wearable electronics.
KSB Group introduces new pneumatic quarter-turn actuators
Applications covered by the actuators include water treatment, wastewater treatment, power generation, general industry, refinery engineering and shipbuilding.
Borebots designed to autonomously and tetherlessly drill Mars
The Planet Enterprises team believes the Borebots will help researchers better understand locations including Mars' south pole to determine the potential for life there, for instance.
Spent coffee grounds can strengthen concrete
Coffee biochar can be used to replace a portion of the sand that goes into the manufacture of concrete — the extraction of which for the construction industry alone has had a significant impact on the environment.
Fuel cell testing made easy by EA Elektro-Automatik
1.92 MW reliable power: Easy fuel cell testing with the regenerative electronic load EA-ELR 10000.
Rubbermaid introduces its BRUTE Line of new material handling products
Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has introduced two material handling products -- the BRUTE Rotomolded Tilt Truck and the Heavy-Duty Ergonomic Utility Cart -- as part of its new BRUTE Can Handle It campaign.