HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Nano-Layering of Composites Could Assist Electronic Devices
Researchers have been searching for ways to use carbon nanomaterials to add strength to composite materials, in much the way steel bars are used to reinforce concrete.
"Weathered" Gulf Oil May Threaten Development of Commercial Fish
The research team found that weathered oil was associated with more significant changes in gene expression related to critical functions in the embryos and larvae than un-weathered oil.
Carbon Nanobrush May Boost Sensor Response, Battery Output, NEC Says
The material boasts high water and solvent dispersity, as well as high adsorptivity, and has more than 10 times the electrical conductivity of existing carbon nanohorns.
Carbon Foam Derived from Bread Ingredients
The researchers found the foam to be mechanically stiff, able to shield against electromagnetic interference and less flammable than current carbon foams.
Smart Thread Provides Route for Medical Diagnosis
The thread-based diagnostic platform could be an effective substrate for a new generation of implantable diagnostic devices and wearable health monitors.
Supercooled Large Droplets' Role in Aircraft Ice Buildup Explored
Despite the known dangers of SLD—droplets whose maximum diameter is greater than 1 millimeter—significant knowledge gaps about the phenomenon have persisted.
“Smart” Material Boasts Multiple Abilities
Material reacts to light, can remember its shape as it folds and unfolds and can repair itself when damaged.
Double USB Memory? Here’s How to Boost Capacity
A material that allows for both electronic and magnetic data storage could double the capacity of flash drives.
Vaccine Cooler Aims to Help Preserve Lives
UK engineers developed a cost-effective cold box to preserve vaccines for more than a month using only ice and no external power source.
Film that Oscillates in Visible Light Is Created
The material could be help create self-cleaning surfaces for use on solar panels.
Aligning Flakes May Enhance Power of Li-ion Battery
Optimizing the graphite anode in a standard Li-ion battery allowed researchers to boost battery performance by 30-50%.
Managing Water and Steam Chemistry with Minimal Staff: Part 2
Some chemistry upsets have been known to cause massive failures within a matter of days and even hours
Method Turns Plastic Trash into Fuel
International team of chemists develops an approach to reclaim PE.
Imaging System Combines Two Modalities with Portability
Hybrid molecular imaging system is also portable.
New Steel Corrosion Inhibitor Could Replace Hexavalent Chromate
The new method involves a stored reservoir of corrosion inhibitor that channels aggressive electrolyte anions into the coating, triggering the inhibitor's release on demand to prevent corrosion.
Six-Story Steel-Frame Building Undergoes Seismic Testing
Researchers have installed more than 250 sensors, over 40 video cameras and a GPS system to gather data during the tests.
Damage to Highways from Heavy Trucks Assessed
The findings will be incorporated into software that can be used by any road agency in the country to assess the impact of super-heavy loads on pavements.
CCD Camera: A Growing Universe of Uses
Couple-charged device cameras are a type of image capture device that use an image sensor to register visible light as an electronic signal.
Two-way Oxide Catalyst Is Developed
The discovery may aid development of materials for fuel cells, rechargeable batteries and similar energy storage devices.
Terahertz Waves: Poised for a Breakthrough?
Researchers are uncovering ways that terahertz frequencies could be of great value for close-range applications, including cancer detection.