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Safe reuse of PPE after plasma treatment
Cold plasma technology safely cleans facemask respirators for reuse.
Integrated fuel cell/battery solutions pursued for heavy-duty hydrogen mobility
Fully integrated fuel cell and battery solutions are being optimized for performance, cost and installation for heavy-duty hydrogen mobility applications.
Successful 100% sustainable aviation fuel test flight
Rolls-Royce conducted a successful test flight of its 747 Flying Testbed aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
Report tracks emissions, energy efficiency in buildings and construction sector
In 2020, the sector accounted for 36% of global final energy consumption and 37% of energy related carbon dioxide emissions as compared to other end use sectors.
Small robot hand delicate enough to handle snail eggs
Robot hand shows promise for future healthcare applications.
Tools for fastening steel I-beams and wood in residential construction
PowerLite tools are extremely powerful, yet their size is up to 40% smaller and up to 30% lighter than conventional alternatives.
EPA funds planned WaterCorps career network
The agency’s grant program will strengthen the U.S. water workforce by connecting individuals to jobs in the drinking water and wastewater utility sectors.
Study: Exoskeletons reduce muscle fatigue by 60%
The research team used EksoVests, a type of upper body exoskeleton, on 25 participants assigned drilling tasks. Using sensors that measure muscle effort, researchers reported that those wearing the EksoVests experienced a 60% reduction in muscle effort.
The Able Electropolishing Advantage for metal fasteners
Watch Able’s latest video on the Electropolishing Advantage for fasteners and other critical metal parts.
Study: Biological dispersants more effective than synthetic dispersants for degrading crude oil
A new study suggests that biological dispersants encourage the breakdown of toxic chemicals in crude oil better than synthetic chemical dispersants.
Manufacturer designs food trays made of dough and baked
The trays are baked and then decompose within 90 days.
Keyless shaft locking bushings feature new hydraulic quick connectors
The bushing provides a robust hub-shaft connection in the most challenging operating environments while providing high torque and high radial load capacity.
Gel tags could prevent consumer goods from being counterfeited
The gel tags can be attached to various surface geometries and washed away with an organic solvent.
Compact, low-noise gearboxes for high loads
These gearboxes are up to 10 dB quieter than conventional, straight-geared metal gearboxes.
GM, GE team to create a rare earth supply chain
The companies intend to create a stockpile of rare earths.
Fiber material promises to thwart biological and chemical threats
The MOF material is capable of deactivating toxic nerve agents — such as those used in chemical warfare — and biological threats like COVID-19.
Proximity to oil and gas fields increases air pollution exposure risk
Oil and gas wells are emitting toxic particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, ozone and volatile organic compounds, all of which may increase the risk of adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth, asthma and heart disease.
Video: Oil-rig inspired resort underway in the Persian Gulf
The Rig will feature three hotels, 800 rooms, 11 restaurants, water slides, a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, bungee jumping, scuba diving and a performance venue.
New 2 GW standard to accelerate offshore wind deployment in Europe
The energy transmission standard will help accelerate the integration of offshore wind energy capacity onto European grids.
Advanced septic nitrogen sensor is successfully field tested
The device provides real-time information on the amount of nitrogen in wastewater.