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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.
Getting to grips with granulation: New eBook from Freeman Technology
Offers an in-depth assessment of the application and value of powder flow testing in the optimization of granulation processes.
Plastic injection molding: Streamlining tips
Plastic injection molding is simply a process of melting plastic pellets and injecting the molten plastic into a mold or cavity to form a shape.
Battery-grade lithium processing technology advances
The processing platform produces battery-grade lithium hydroxide from diverse input streams and assets.
Watch: 3D printing customizes cartilage for skin cancer repair
The technology addresses nasal cartilage defects for skin cancer patients.
Singapore company eyes breathalyzer test for COVID-19
A breathalyzer test for COVID-19 would eliminate the use of nasal swabs.
Engineered surfaces promise to prevent build up of bacteria on medical instruments
Bacteria build up can be potentially thwarted with smoother surfaces.
Watch: Offshore wind farm to power a cleaner chemical industry
The Offshore-to-X wind farm in the German North Sea will help electrify the production processes for basic chemicals.
Hydrogel harvests water day and night
The material can harvest water from both steam and fog.