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New method recycles hop waste into cellulose nanofibers
The stems and leaves which make up 75% of the biomass produced in hop production typically end up in landfills. A new method aims to repurpose such waste.
Study: Wood construction in Finland can be profitable and sustainable
A study at Aalto University in Finland shows that building with wood may pay off as an investment as well as in terms of offsetting carbon emissions.
Researchers consider ways to make sand extraction sustainable
The new study looks at sand in terms of sustainability in light of current demand as well as proposed solutions.
Companies collaborate to meet demand for sustainable buildings
NCMs will be responsible for establishing manufacturing plants throughout the U.S. to produce high-quality sustainable buildings.
Doosan crawler excavators gain factory-installed automated solution for accurate grading
Trimble Earthworks improves the accuracy of grade control, making it faster and easier in applications including residential and commercial sites, trenches, embankments, ditches and finished slope work.
Adaptive structural elements make ultra-lightweight building construction possible
Efforts to reduce the amount of raw materials, such as cement and sand, that go into the construction of buildings have been met with obvious challenges, particularly how to create the supports.
Rapid prototyping: The benefits of failing fast
At one time, a single product prototype cost more to produce than the final product. Today, rapid prototyping has made the fabrication of physical models cost-effective as well as fast.
This multitasking tree treats wastewater, produces biofuel
Valued as a fast-growing lignocellulosic bioenergy crop, the willow tree can also serve as a phytofiltration platform for municipal wastewater treatment.
Grass blades used as scaffold for lab grown meat
This research takes one step toward getting lab-grown meat on the market for consumer purchase.
Solar water harvester takes a leaf from nature
A “synthetic tree” increases the efficiency of solar steam generation for water harvesting.
Radiative cooling system funnels freshwater from air
The water harvester features a self-cooling surface and a special radiation shield.
Under the volcano: A source of key metals and geothermal energy
Metal-rich brines circulating in volcanic systems offer a largely untapped resource.
A microbial route to lignin-based chemicals and biofuels
A microbial enzyme degrades monomer bonds in lignin, converting the biorefinery waste product into useful chemicals.
Florida condo collapse – searching for answers about what went wrong in Surfside can improve building regulation
The collapse of a huge condominium building near Miami, Florida was shocking news to wake up to on the morning of June 24, 2021. It is one of the worst building collapses in recent U.S. history.
Explosion-proof AC and BLDC gearmotors for hazardous locations
The motors are designed for use where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids are common under normal operating conditions.
Heat-resistant wire formed with new Al alloy
The wire features an optimal combination of strength, thermal stability and electrical conductivity.
Breakthrough visualization tool to revolutionize the construction industry
The tool provides a new way to evaluate key markets for growth opportunities and potential risks.
Fuel app enables construction industry to grow with the new demand
With the COVID-19 pandemic coming to a close, the construction industry is experiencing substantial growth in 2021. Fuel Me provides fueling technologies that will enable construction companies to innovate and evolve with their industry.
NIST tests biopharmaceutical quality control method
The method detects multiple types of potential impurities in biopharmaceutical products with a single-step test.
An in-depth look at Epilog's Fusion Edge 12
Machines in Epilog's new Fusion Edge Laser Series features up to 120 inches-per-second engraving speeds, precise artwork placement capabilities, a 7-inch touch screen and more.