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KAIST unlocks new hope for pain relief with remote-controlled microneedles
The team created its conductive, adhesive microneedle electrode, which features a temperature-responsive safety switch of sorts.
Air filtration breakthrough could transform indoor air quality
Water-repellent filter coatings often rely on PFAS materials, yet this could be a promising alternative.
Mix smarter, finish better
How automated 2K paint mixing improves quality, reduces waste and increases profitability in industrial finishing.
What is pH drift? How is it fixed?
Not all drifting pH readings indicate that the sample is changing. Sample pH drift results from genuine chemical changes in the sample, whereas electrode drift originates from the sensor or measurement system itself. Distinguishing between these two sources is essential.
Octopus-inspired patch delivers a powerful boost to drug delivery
To develop the patch, the team combined cellulose nanofibers with an octopus-inspired suction architecture to achieve both attachment stability and transdermal delivery performance.
New adhesives grip hard, then release with precision
The team developed a tape featuring adhesive and plastic backing layers that can be recycled together. Aptly called a "mono-material," both of the tape’s layers are chemically similar but perform different functions.
New printing system lets smartphones instantly verify anti-counterfeit labels
The smartphone-based detector can reportedly measure how light interacts with the anti-counterfeit label, the data from which is subsequently analyzed with a machine-learning system to confirm the origin of the label in question.
Understanding transient flow in high-viscosity pumps
Transient flow analysis is expected to become a standard part of automated fluid handling and process optimization in high-viscosity pumping applications.
Containing the heat: Refractory moldables for aluminum smelting applications
Refractory moldable materials provide an alternative approach by creating a durable, conformable thermal barrier that can be shaped to the specific geometry of the application.
Two-point versus three-point calibration: Choosing the best method for accurate pH measurement
While two-point calibration offers a quicker and simpler solution for routine checks, three-point calibration provides a more comprehensive adjustment that can account for electrode non-linearity and drift over a wider pH range.
Recyclable glue delivers fast, durable underwater bonds
The team created their so-called superglue by blending a supramolecular ionic liquid — which is a salt-like material whose molecules are held together by temporary, reversible interactions — with a solvent called dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
Self-healing coatings could extend gas turbine life and reliability
To develop the coating, the team first looked at how oxides like rust form on engine parts.
Catalyst cuts green hydrogen production cost
The use of an upgraded titanium dioxide catalyst optimizes the adsorption and activation energy of water, offering a low-cost path to increased hydrogen evolution.
Waste plastic as a hydrogen source
Instead of becoming a persistent environment pollutant or requiring complex, energy-intensive processes for recycling, plastic waste can represent a source of hydrogen production.
Ammonia from wastewater: How we’re turning a pollutant into fertilizer and clean fuel
Research demonstrates how new catalysts and renewable electricity can convert nitrate, one of the most common water pollutants, directly into ammonia.
How 3D printing reshapes battery design
Custom-shaped, high-performance battery materials can be printed under ordinary conditions to eliminate design constraints.
This mini, edge AI device identifies deadly mosquitos out in the bush
Existing mosquito surveillance requires collecting water samples from breeding sites and analyzing larvae in the lab to identify the species.
New spray-on coating boosts air filter particle capture, extends filter life
During trials, it boosted filtration efficiency by 10% to 30% and nearly doubled filter lifespan by delaying clogging.
Industrial drives are moving toward wide-bandgap materials, too
Thirty years is a long run for any technology in industrial equipment. Why is the industry moving away from long-established silicon? The answer lies in material physics.
Filtering PFAS with “molecular Velcro”
A new gel-based material filters PFAS “forever chemicals” from water more efficiently than many widely used commercial options.