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Simple Process Unlocks Value in Lignin
Researchers found that they can easily break lignin apart by adding formaldehyde to the process.
A Step Toward Water-skimming Robots?
Engineers have measured parameters that allow water striders to walk on water by studying their leg shadows. Their findings could contribute to designs for water-skimming robots.
PhyloChip Helps Pinpoint Water Contamination
PhyloChip identifies microbes based on variations of a specific gene, with no culturing needed.
Non-Invasive Glucose Testing Uses Contact Lens
Glucose is a good target for optical sensing and particularly for what is known as surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy.
Nuclear Weapon's Safety Mechanisms Tested in Simulated Accident
The high-fidelity unit contained standard components that make up a weapon—explosives and other hazardous materials—but no enriched uranium or plutonium.
Diagnosing Malaria with Imaging and Deep Learning
The method uses computer "deep learning" and light-based holographic scans to spot malaria-infected cells from an untouched blood sample.
Breakthrough Advancements in Biofuels Research?
After a look at some biomass basics, this article examines an example of research regarding biofuels/biochemicals production methods.
Are All Bioplastics Created Equal?
BioPET made from forest residues was found to require 22% less fossil fuel input and produced 21% less greenhouse gases than traditional PET.
Camera Spots Esophageal Pre-Cancers Earlier
Researchers have developed a way to take pictures of cells using a specialized camera and fluorescent light given off by a dye—offering a glimpse at what happens when good cells go bad.
A More Accurate Test for Lead Paint
The new test consists of a vial that holds paint thinner and a sprinkling of certain salts that, when combined with the right concentration of lead, form a gel.
Microwaves Are Used to Produce High-quality Graphene
Removing oxygen from graphene oxide to obtain high-quality graphene has been a challenge over the past two decades.
Magnetic Material Could Boost Data Storage Capacity
To continue to meet data storage needs, smaller and faster devices are needed that require either new storage technology or new magnetic materials.
Timber-Concrete Composite Safe for Construction
While timber-concrete systems have been in use in Europe since the 1990s, they are only now being looked at in the U.S.
Controlling Bubbles for Industrial Uses
While bubbles are observed frequently in nature, it is not easy to control their diameter, position, or time of formation.
"Caterpillar" Robot Is Powered and Controlled with Light
The 15-millimeter-long soft robot harvests energy from green light and is controlled by a spatially modulated laser beam.
Engine Cold Start Redesign Could Cut Emissions
Researchers say that almost all emissions in properly functioning new vehicles come out just after starting the cars when their engines were still cold.
Biodiesel a Fuel Option for Army Workboats
Tests showed both CO and PM2.5 emissions for B100 were significantly less than they were for ULSD or Solazyme.
A Faster, Cheaper Way of Repairing Steel Bridges
The repair method uses ultra-high performance concrete encasings to retrofit the corroded ends of steel bridge girders—one of the most prevalent deficiencies in steel bridges.
Treating PLA Increases Strength and Lengthens Life
Applying heat and pressure adds life and strengthens PLA, university researchers show.
Composite Stacking for Strength
University researchers use layering technique to strengthen composite material.