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NASA study finds leaks account for half of major methane sources at largest US oilfield
A new study found that equipment malfunction is responsible for about half of the main sources of potent greenhouse gas methane emissions at the Permian Basin.
Project to demo a gentler process for battery-grade lithium extraction
The extraction process will support a sustainable and efficient lithium production ecosystem.
Zeiss evaluates additive manufacturing methods for the oil and gas industry
Zeiss is researching the manufacture and qualification of static and dynamic critical components for the purpose of developing and validating methodologies for the oil and gas industry.
ATOM fuel storage explosion prevention system protects lives, property and the environment
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2021 ranks fire and explosion as one of the top 10 business risks.
Process could pave the way for rapid detection of gluten in food
Exposure to gliadin triggers a response in the film.
Beads enveloped in water become hydrobots
Controlled via magnet, the Hydrobots could be used to clean surfaces.
Samcon new CCTV cameras are small and flexible for hazardous areas
The new ultra compact cameras are just 127 mm long with a diameter of 49 mm.
Vulnerable US counties have higher pipeline density overall
Higher density of natural gas pipelines overall occurs in counties with more socially vulnerable populations.
Anti-microbial coating to protect fingerprint scanners used by law enforcement
Coating could prolong the life of the devices, protect the health of users.
Underwater adhesive inspired by mussels, barnacles
The silkworm-derived adhesive mimics the bonding properties of mussels and barnacles.
Bio-based hydrogels engineered to capture water pollutants
The lignocellulose-derived composites demonstrated good affinity for adsorption of methylene blue dye and copper from water.
Membrane traps viruses from air and water
The membrane filters and inactivates a variety of viruses in either medium.
Green solvent represents battery recycling breakthrough
The solvent dissolves binder material that adheres cathodes to metal foil current collectors in lithium-ion batteries.
Case study of camshaft and water pump sprocket
Powder metallurgy (PM) is a value-added engineering process that provides a host of advantages over competing metal-forming technologies. PM's unique shape capabilities provide users with innovative solutions. Learn more.
Fast setting, color coded epoxy for proper mixing
Master Bond EP51CC is a two component, color coded epoxy for easy mixing.
Membrane process mines seawater lithium
The continuous electrically driven membrane process efficiently extracts lithium from seawater.
Organic matter causes deterioration of concrete and asphalt
A team of scientists from six universities has found that the cause is organic matter present in trace quantities in modern concrete and asphalt structures.
Innovative, sustainable graphene concrete product is 30% stronger than standard concrete
The team set out to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in construction.
Common switchgrass modified to clean up explosives residue
Genetically modified switchgrass cleans up military land contaminated with munitions residue.
Nanoporous membrane engineered for osmotic energy systems
Highly selective yet durable membranes for salinity gradient power generating systems have been fabricated.