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Turning bugs into bioplastics
A chemical present in the carcasses of black soldier flies reportedly features several different proteins and nutritious compounds, making it ideal for a number of applications including as a bioplastic.
How will the oil and gas industry use ChatGPT?
Follow along with GlobalSpec for an ongoing series examining how ChatGPT is being used in specific industries, beginning with the oil and gas industry.
Study: Deserted oil wells are environmental time bombs in Canada
The steel and concrete structures that sit inactive just below the surface will erode and break down over time and also emit methane, according to the researchers.
A biodegradable substitute for industrial plastics
The more environmentally benign material fuses copolyesters based on dicarboxylic acids with hemp.
Video: Bioremediation solution targets 1,4-dioxane in groundwater
The portable system has been demonstrated to degrade 99% of 1,4-dioxane, a pervasive synthetic industrial chemical that is completely miscible in contaminated groundwater.
World’s longest power link is complete
The connection will improve energy supply security in Denmark and the U.K. by enabling imports from neighboring interconnected markets.
TRX D8 2.0 promises to accelerate vehicle data logging for the drive to Level 5 autonomy
TRX D8 2.0 is the first adaptable vehicle data logging solution to address the need for high-speed storage as part of existing in-vehicle PCIe-based toolchains.
Put your compressor system in a box
An exceptionally intelligent, reliable, energy-efficient air system delivered in a turnkey, weatherproof and temperature-controlled enclosure.
An improved adsorbent for cesium capture
Dittmarite-type magnesium phosphates offer high cesium adsorption capacities.
Silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes handle 1,200 V
These diodes feature excellent current carrying and thermal capabilities with the high-power density required for emerging high-frequency and high-current designs.
Eradicating energy poverty in Africa with a regional renewable grid
Prospects for alleviating the energy poverty in 12 sub-Saharan nations of Africa with a vast renewable energy-based power grid were analyzed.
New design and frame sizes next step for NORD’s IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motor technology
A new motor design and larger frame sizes offer increased functionality for a wide range of industries and applications.
Modine thermal management solution deployed by Komatsu in new 20-ton electric excavator
The solution will ensure peak battery performance and longevity for electric 20-ton Komatsu excavators in dirty, rugged environments.
How to measure thermal energy storage
Innovative technologies, such as solar thermal and geothermal systems, are helping to meet a portion of the world’s energy demand while minimizing the detrimental greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional fossil fuel-based systems.
These silicon cells provide photovoltaic flexibility
Foldable crystalline silicon wafers with strong light-harvesting capability were fabricated for use in flexible silicon heterojunction solar cells.
Efficient water treatment with air-trapping membranes
Pressure-driven distillation through air-trapping hydrophobic membranes is proving to be a superior water purification option relative to conventional heat-driven membrane distillation systems.
How to navigate around satellites and space junk
As more rockets, people and technologies enter low Earth orbit, there is growing concern that one of these could be endangered by the numerous pieces of 'space trash' circling the planet.
Rollon unveils TLS series telescoping linear actuators for space-constrained applications
The telescopic design enables long stroke lengths with minimal closed lengths.
Precision Drive Systems launches VibeAid vibration analysis services
A new spindle vibration analysis service will help predict and prevent poor machining results, workpiece errors and ultimate spindle failure.
Kollmorgen expands certified explosion-proof product line with new ATEX and IECEx/cETLus status for Goldline high-voltage servo motors
For hazardous locations that require use of an explosion-proof motor, Kollmorgen’s Goldline EB series of ATEX Certified and IECEx/cETLus listed servo motors now includes the 480 V AC Goldline EBH.