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Sensitive optical sensing tool for medical, industrial use
The design combines the advantages of the two types of interferometers currently available, making it both compact and highly sensitive.
A solar panel of a different color
Color can be imparted to solar panels by the inclusion of photonic glass as a structural material, which exerts little detrimental impact on power conversion efficiency.
Industrial wastewater transforms into profitable byproduct
The technique converts hazardous wastewater into potable water while retrieving valuable acids.
Database details PFAS thermal treatment solutions
The online tool provides referenced information on the use of different thermal treatment processes for the remediation of these persistent pollutants.
Trimble’s new 3D scanning and imaging solutions
The Trimble X12 gives users the ability to visualize, manage and evaluate projects throughout the workflow.
Video: Fast testing smart sensor kits
The SCD40 and SCD41 CO2 sensor enables innovative applications to improve indoor air quality.
Certification program to help improve global nuclear safety
The IEEE standards-based program benefits global system integrators, plant owners and equipment vendors.
Thermopiles for gas and flame detection
Dexter Research thermopiles are selectable over a wide spectral range, fast responding and DC capable.
Video: Surveying water resources from space
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite mission is expected to improve water resources management through a better understanding of Earth’s water cycle.
Yokogawa debuts two new optical spectrum analyzers
Yokogawa has launched two new optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs) to fulfil market demands for an instrument capable of measuring a wide range of wavelengths and meet new needs in optical product development and manufacturing.
Report provides direction for engineering research to address climate change
Discover specific research directions through which engineering can take the lead and have impact in combatting climate change.
Polymer grabs dyes from wastewater
The removal of dyes contaminating pharmaceutical, textile and other industrial wastewaters is facilitated with a synthetic polymer developed at North Carolina State University.
AI system speeds sepsis diagnosis
The machine learning system quickly identifies patients at risk for the illness, which is difficult to detect and develops rapidly.
EV battery enclosure thermal runaway evaluation method
The test method supports performance assessment of various materials to enhance electric vehicle (EV) battery safety.
Quick detection of COVID variants in wastewater
New analytical and software tools quickly provide data on coronavirus variants present in wastewater.
Video: University explores geothermal heating option
Cornell University is exploring the potential of onsite geothermal resources to provide campus heating services.
Air Innovations temperature and humidity control can enhance clean room operations
While several industry standards exist for measuring and controlling particulate count per unit volume, there are very few standards that pertain to temperature or humidity control in clean rooms.
5 universal tips for laboratory safety
While each laboratory is different, there are several important safety tips that can be applied to virtually any laboratory.
Cracking down on solar cell performance
The implications of crack formation for crystalline silicon-based solar cell performance were explored.
Biofuel packs an energy density punch
An energy-dense biofuel produced with some help from Streptomyces bacteria could offer an environmentally sustainable alternative to heavy duty fuels, including rocket fuel.