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Researchers suggest PPE, masks with hydrophilic surfaces could reduce COVID-19 transmission rates
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (ITT) Bombay in India have determined that surgical masks, high-traffic surfaces and personal protective equipment (PPE) with hydrophilic surfaces inactivate the coronavirus faster than hydrophobic surfaces.
Humanoid robot serves as civil servant in Russian office
A Russian robotics firm has developed a humanoid robot capable of working as a civil servant in a government office setting.
Team develops new coating that repels oil, sweat, water from textiles
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan in collaboration with outdoor apparel company Arc’teryx have developed a non-toxic, oil and water repellant textile finish for outdoor gear.
Materials scientists create bio-ceramic from eggshells
Materials scientists from Russia’s National University of Science and Technology (NUST) have developed a bioactive polymer-ceramic composite material derived from eggshell waste that can be used to potentially fix implants or restore bone defects in the skull.
Chemists turning bricks into energy storing devices
Chemists from St Louis’ Washington University are turning bricks into energy storage devices.
P2X: The promise of sustainable fuels from atmospheric CO2
Replacing the market share of fossil fuels with the sustainably produced synthetic fuels and chemicals will lower the net CO2 emissions and provide a tool to combat climate change.
Xcentric Mold: Rapid manufacturing on-demand
Like your part design, not all rapid manufacturers are the same. Your part design, on-demand.
Watch a demo of the world’s first shaft hydropower system
The ecologically benign approach to hydropower system design conceals the turbine in a shaft in the riverbed upstream of a weir.
Reusable nanowire-equipped mask kills pathogens
A reusable mask with a titanium dioxide nanowire filter that photocatalytically deactivates pathogens could address protective equipment shortage and waste disposal issues.
Study: Wheat and couch grass can extract toxic elements from soil
A team of researchers from Russia’s St. Petersburg University has discovered that wheat and couch grass are both capable of absorbing a number of trace chemical elements simultaneously from contaminated soil.
MOF designed to trap volatile gases from spent nuclear fuel
The high-cost, complex cryogenic separation systems used to capture volatile gases released during spent fuel reprocessing might be replaced with a method based on radiation-resistant metal organic framework (MOF) materials.
Researchers design oil-spill absorbing bot
Researchers from North Carolina State University have designed a 3D printed robot capable of absorbing oil from oil spills.
ASME standards take the pressure off nonmetallic pressure piping projects
The standards address the design, specification and installation of plastic pressure piping.
Scientists develop tool for detecting oil spill accumulation
Scientists from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, have developed a new method for quickly measuring oil concentration levels in the soil surrounding oil spills at production and distribution sites.
Halliburton announces new in-bit sensors
Oil company Halliburton has introduced its Cerebro Force in-bit sensors that capture weight, torque and bending measurements directly from the bit.
Tech company develops 'scarecrow' for offshore oil, wind platforms to deter guano accumulation
A U.K.-based company has developed technology inspired by scarecrows to prevent the accumulation of guano — otherwise known as seabird droppings — from offshore oil platforms.
FX on/off lifting magnets handle 90 degrees and circle shapes
These strong, semi-custom lift magnets offer a small footprint and maximum performance by user application.
Video: Polyp-inspired robot can grab contaminants from water
Researchers from WMG at the University of Warwick created a robot inspired by coral polyp that can remove contaminants from water.
How manufacturers are adapting to COVID-19
Manufacturing facilities are attempting to re-commence work with a focus on keeping employees safe via social distancing tools and robots.
Material handling robot designed for the healthcare and manufacturing sectors
A robotics company has developed a material handling robot for the manufacturing and healthcare sectors.