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Analytical method pegs marine microplastics
The hybrid method can help render microplastics research more standardized and accessible.
The environmental impacts of wind energy
Often considered more ecologically sound than other power generation options, wind energy can exert some adverse environmental impacts.
DARPA-funded gel-film pulls water from air
To improve access to drinking water in arid regions characterized by water scarcity and that rely on groundwater in the absence of freshwater sources, the researchers developed the low-cost gel film.
Fundamentals of synchronous motors
Just because synchronous motors typically run at synchronous speeds, it doesn’t mean it is impossible to control their speeds to meet different application needs.
Pinpointing a particle accelerator inside a solar flare
The latest discoveries were made viable by observations of an X-class solar flare in 2017 by NJIT's Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA) radio telescope.
Micrometeoroids no match for James Webb Space Telescope
The craft was struck sometime between May 23 and May 25 by a larger than expected micrometeoroid.
Watch how the VelociWrapper attacks cable installation
Bring renewable energy project construction out of the Jurassic with this cable-wrapping machine that significantly increases speed, bolsters efficiency and reduces installation costs.
Using AI to optimize wind energy services
The project is expected to benefit wind facilities worldwide with increased forecasting capabilities.
Pre-treatment to optimize membrane filtration
Effective pre-treatment is crucial in maintaining the life expectancy and performance of membrane filtration systems.
Industrial Safety Forever (July 10 - 23)
Ensuring workers go home safely each night, and want to return to work the next day, is essential for any industry. It is why we here at Engineering360 are proud to devote two weeks of content focused on this critical topic.
Video: First CO2 battery plant now operational
The first demonstrator project of its carbon dioxide-based energy storage solution has been launched by Italian startup Energy Dome.
ESA-led project seeks self-cleaning coatings for spacecraft surfaces
Beyond sickening astronauts, the microbial populations could also compromise spacecraft integrity by producing biofilms that can tarnish and eat away at metal, glass, plastic and rubber.
Video: Researchers introduce their graffiti bot
To develop GTGraffiti, the research team first employed motion capture technology to record two human artists painting the alphabet in a bubble letter graffiti style.
Video: Particle separation system efficiently treats nuclear waste
The mesofluidic separator-clog-free filtration system could also improve filtration performance in wastewater treatment, food processing, microplastic removal and other applications.
New sanitization chamber enables the reuse of clothing, PPE
The sanitization chamber will reduce waste in the shape of landfilled textiles and single-use PPE such as masks. Likewise, the system will reduce the amount of water used in the washing of used clothing.
A comparison of common flow sensor types
A comparison of the pros and cons of many common liquid, gas and stream flow meters.
Public webinar on EV battery recycling
Learn how to measure the costs of recycling lithium-ion batteries and how the process affects the environment.
Winners of the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge
Student teams applied advanced vehicle technologies to a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer while considering emissions, safety and consumer acceptability factors.
Model selects optimal sites for EV charging stations
The bilevel computational approach addresses both power grid and transportation network requirements to solve the siting problem.
Federal funding focuses on US hydrogen hubs
A nationwide network of regional hydrogen hubs will create employment opportunities and help build a clean hydrogen economy.