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PEC Cell Yields Hydrogen from Polluted Air
A photoelectrochemical cell produces clean air and hydrogen from air contaminated with volatile organic compounds.
Covestro Polycarbonates Keep the Lights on in Industrial Environments
Shat-R-Shield has added a new product to its line of lightweight corrosion resistant LED fixtures – the Incoplas™ LED Hybrid.
How Technology Has Changed the Construction Industry
To say that the construction industry has changed with advances made in technology is an understatement.
Stationary Road Weather Sensor is Non-Invasive and Includes No Moving Parts
Lufft has released a new sensor capable of detecting road conditions, surface temperatures and wet or snowy conditions.
MEMS-Based IMU/AHRS Integrated into Neya’s Custom UxAB Module
The module will be integrated into Northrop Grumman’s AEODRS for the U.S. Navy.
Cave-in Occurs at Hanford Waste Site
Officials responded to reports of a cave-in of a 20-foot section of a tunnel that is used to store contaminated materials at the Hanford nuclear waste site in eastern Washington State.
New Flavin-based Electron Bifurcation Method Could Lead to Better Catalytic Processes
Researchers found that a unique Flavin molecule generates two levels of energy in a single precursor compound.
New Glow Stick Discovery could Help Detect Cancer
Glow sticks used at concerts and worn by children may be a new key player in detecting cancer. Glow sticks use chemiluminescence, a.k.a. chemical light to create that bright glow. Researchers found that chemiluminescence can be used to diagnose diseases through identification of biological samples.
AEP Expands Energy Storage to Tap PJM Market
The battery system was installed to help extend the life of electric distribution equipment in the area. With additional software, the utility now will be able to use the energy storage system to generate revenue.
Ductless Fume Hoods: A Versatile Solution for Laboratory Processing
Whether designing a new laboratory or updating an existing one, laboratory managers need to consider safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness when deciding on a fume hood design.
Baker's Yeast is the New Penicillin
Biologists at Imperial College London have found a new way to produce penicillin. They have re-engineered yeast cells to produce nonribosomal peptide antibiotic penicillin, which helps fight against bacterial diseases. This yeast was shown to have antibacterial properties against streptococcus bacteria in laboratory experiments.
Leading Edge Expands Lithium Stake in Sweden
The Rotmyran project lies 20 kilometers north of Bergby, where the company in April announced the discovery of high grade lithium mineralization in drilling.
Transistor Technology Could Make the Impossible, Possible
Researchers are looking to the transistor laser to achieve much faster computer processing speeds.
VIDEO: New Sanitizers made of Paper can Kill Bacteria
A team of researchers at Rutgers University have created a new, inexpensive way to kill bacteria and sanitize. This new product is made out of paper, and could potentially be used in clothing to protect from harmful bacteria.
Energy Storage Could Replace Indian Point Nuke, Study Says
The study says that 450 MW of energy storage -- in combination with additional wind, solar, and energy efficiency -- can help fill the gaps created by the closure of Indian Point.
New Coating is the Next Level of Rust Resistance
Chemists at Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan have invented a new and simple coating process that colors metals, strengthens performance and saves energy.
Engineering Insight: Industry Preferences for Counters and Timers
This graph summarizes the search tendencies displayed by Engineering360 users with respect to the industry they identified with while registering.
High Performance Tangential Fans Penetrate New Markets and Applications
Tangential fans, also referred to as cross-flow fans (CFF), or cross-flow blowers, offer a uniform laminar flow pattern without the use of baffles or vanes.
New Planar Gantries from Festo
Festo, a global manufacturer of process control and factory automation solutions, has introduced the EXCM-30 and EXCM-40 to its family of planar gantries.
Bombardier JV Wins Shanghai Metro Contract
Under the contracts, the joint venture will overhaul Shanghai Metro's fleet of 498 metro cars.