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New phosphate removal and recovery technology
New technology from Clean TeQ Water is designed to assist municipalities and industrial users in removing and recycling phosphorus from wastewater.
Does 5G interfere with planes? Experts disagree
The aviation industry contends that the wireless spectrum used by 5G networks could interfere with radio altimeters.
Database to support perovskite solar tech R&D
Data from peer-reviewed papers on metal-halide perovskite solar cells published to date are compiled in an open source database.
A federal boost for US clean energy tech
The new Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations will support clean energy technology demonstration projects in areas including clean hydrogen, carbon capture, grid-scale energy storage and small modular reactors.
HaLow Wi-Fi proves to be a consistently competitive option
The low power mode makes HaLow a close competitor to BLE and Zigbee, since it offers a longer performance life.
Hornsea 2 delivers first power
When fully operational, the project's 165 8 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines will be capable of generating 1.32 GW of renewable power.
Coating removes ice, snow from solar panels
The clear coating, according to the researchers, is composed of polyvinyl chloride (PV) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) plastic and silicone or vegetable-based oils.
Video: Carbon capture pipeline to span US Midwest
The Midwest Carbon Express project will transport 12 million tons of carbon dioxide annually to western North Dakota, where it can be stored underground.
Consortium focuses on heliostat cost reduction
Researchers seek to lower the cost of these crucial concentrating solar power system components.
Coating promises to warm houses in the winter, cool them in the summer
TARC is composed of vanadium dioxide, which is a compound that conducts electricity, but not heat, when it reaches a temperature of 153° F.
Video: Wall-climbing bot promises to reduce workplace accidents
To determine if the robot can successfully climb vertical walls, researchers from both the University of Warwick and HausBots performed electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) testing.
Supercomputers to model molten salt reactor materials
The properties of advanced nuclear reactor materials will be studied using U.S. Department of Energy high-performance computers.
Berkshire Grey launches robotic product sortation solution
The RPS systems autonomously pick, sort and pack millions of items a month with higher speed and throughput while increasing fulfillment by up to two times without adding labor.
Hazards of 3D printing
The biggest hazards produced by 3D printing can be broken down into two main groups: ultrafine particulate emissions and volatile organic compound emissions.
EPA sets greenhouse gas standards for passenger vehicles
The standards apply to model year vehicles for the 2023 through 2026 period.
Residential leasing program brings sustainable HVAC to more homes
The program, the first of its kind, bundles a York HVAC system, installation, 10 years of annual maintenance and service, and a 10-year parts and labor warranty that homeowners pay for monthly.
Steer sustainable building design and construction with this guide
The tool addresses environmentally responsible selection, sourcing, use and disposal of construction materials.
Inspired by nature: Materials
Take a look with Engineering360 at some of the latest materials that have been inspired by nature.
Solar power, battery storage now required in new California construction
New residential and commercial structures must incorporate solar power and battery energy storage systems.
Plastic's global environmental toll
Plastic has become a low-cost marvel found just about everywhere. Unfortunately, the majority ends in landfills. Less than 10% of plastics find their way to a recycling facility, and too much finds its way into the sea.