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Ionic liquid delivers cost-efficient desalination
A new ionic liquid is 10 times more efficient than other solvents used for directional solvent extraction-based desalination.
Grain boundary diffusion reduces costs, improves performance of neodymium iron boron magnets
This article discusses the challenges and limitations of Neo magnets manufactured using conventional technology, and an overview is provided of grain boundary diffusion (GBD) technology.
Nanosilica filled, dual cure adhesive meets NASA low outgassing specifications
UV22DC80-1 is a one part dual cure system with UV and heat curing mechanisms.
Video: Nanomaterial from mites shows biomedical promise
The Tetranychus lintearius mite is an agricultural pest common to the European Atlantic coast but can also benefit society by contributing to materials engineering advances.
Sensor promises lower cost methane detection for the agricultural and oil and gas industries
Sensor can reportedly detect methane in the neighborhood of 0.1 parts per million.
Research creates 4x strength metals from nanoparticles
Exciting research demonstrated a way to chemically remove ligands, offering a novel way to bond metallic particles together, with bonds four times the strength of competing methods.
US Army to trial composite-based ammo
Composite material may reduce the load on soldiers.
Solar cells engineered to be fully foldable
The advent of foldable solar cells could expand solar power use in windows, phones and other applications.
Food scientists create edible holograms
The edible holograms could be used to label food.
Video: New aluminum solution category for automakers
The product offers lightweighting potential of up to 40% over existing ultra-high strength, hot-formed steel solutions.
New 8.0 W thermal putty
The compressible gap filler delivers a thermal conductivity of 8.0 W/m° K with a thermal resistance as low as 0.05° C•in2/W at 43.5 PSI.
Polymer applied to surfaces could inactivate COVID-19 in minutes
Anionic polymer coatings could inactivate SARS-CoV-2 in just five minutes.
Sugary coating may improve implants in osteoporotic environments
Sugar may prove sweet solution for bone implants.
Case study of PM hydraulic valve actuator mechanism
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.
Video: Sealing surgical wounds with an origami-inspired medical patch
The biodegradable patches are folded at the end of the tools and unfold when pressed into place at the target site.
Study: Porous surfaces better at evaporating COVID-19 droplets than hard surfaces
Coronavirus droplets live longer on stainless steel and glass than on cloth and paper.
Fermented microbes could be a sustainable alternative to natural fragrances
Researchers from the American Chemical Society are helping manufacturers of natural flavors and fragrances find sustainable ways to source the limited ingredients.
Anti-viral food packaging film eyed for other surfaces
Anti-viral food packaging film to be modified for use on surfaces.
Catalytic reactor design spins out chemicals quickly, efficiently
The spinning disc mesh reactor taps into centrifugal forces generated by rotation to foster rapid, consistent and repeatable reactions.
Infection-resistant coating could prevent implant infections
Coating featuring brushes, prevents implant-associated infections.