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Artificial swimming microrobots developed using just three ingredients
The artificial swimmers are composed of a detergent-like substance, oil and water.
Eaton introduces its fully automated, mobile IFPM 33 fluid purifier system
Eaton's fully automated, mobile IFPM 33 fluid purifier system removes water, gases and particulate contaminants from oils.
Plastic polymer quickly degrades in sunlight
The material decomposes in about one week in sunlight from a petroleum-based polymer into succinic acid.
Gulf Coast poised to become carbon storage hub
A new carbon storage economy is on the horizon along the Gulf Coast.
ATCO, Future Fuel to build renewable natural gas facility
ATCO Energy Solutions and Future Fuel Ltd. have partnered to build and operate ATCO’s first commercial renewable natural gas facility.
Researchers synthesize new thermally stable zeolite catalysts
A research team at POSTECH discovered new zeolite catalysts that show promise for the oil refining and petrochemical industries.
Spray promises to fix damage incurred by heart attack
The exosome spray corrected damage in rats.
Coating formulated to hasten implantation
Scientists have developed coatings for titanium implants to hasten osseointegration.
Graphene veils promise to protect artwork against environmental degradation
The graphene veil membrane protects against pollutants, moisture and ultraviolet light.
Transparent, non-toxic anti-viral coating in development
Coating can be applied to virtually any substrate.
Coating engineered to keep hulls free of biofouling
Coating is non toxic and patent pending.
Concerns in residential buildings and implications of corrosion in Champlain Towers
AMPP's Cindy O'Malley discusses corrosion concerns in residential buildings and implications of corrosion in Champlain Towers.
Device quickly detects VOCs
Embedded gas sensors detect VOCs.
Carbon sequestration may be safer in old oil fields
Underground carbon sequestration has been used in the oil and gas industry to mitigate climate change, but it is not without risks, including triggering earthquakes.
Scientists use new soil analysis method to tie suspects to crime scenes
Chemical analysis could eliminate or implicate the presence of suspects at crime scenes.
SOLESPHERE fine silica gel from AGC Chemicals for 3D printing resins
AGC offers SOLESPHERE™ fine silica with different particle sizes and porosities for 3D printing resins.
Artificial “chameleon skin” detects seafood spoilage with color change
A hydrogel chemosensor based on the material changes color in response to amine vapors released by microbes as fish spoils.
Understanding carbonate mineral chemical variations may improve oil recovery
Why don’t carbonate reservoirs produce oil as predicted?
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.