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CO2 refrigeration training goes to college
A carbon dioxide-focused curriculum for community college and trade school HVAC and refrigeration programs is under development to address a shortage of technicians trained to install and service natural refrigerant technologies.
Biocoating boosts bacterial viability for wastewater treatment
A porous biocoating synthesized with a permeable structure might find use in encapsulating and corralling bacteria for wastewater treatment functions.
Watch the 3D printing of an aortic valve model
A new multi-material method for 3D printing lifelike aortic valve models promises to mimic the exact look and feel of aortic valve tissue components and to improve patient outcomes.
Chain design minimizes motorcycle maintenance needs
A maintenance-free motorcycle chain for the BMW Motorrad eliminates the need for lubrication or periodic re-tensioning.
A perfect fit for transistors
Tube-shaped thermal interface covers from Fujipoly provide an easy way to improve transistor cooling while streamlining manufacturing processes.
Multitasking algae treat wastewater, produce biofuel
An algae-based agent with the capacity to photocatalytically produce biofuels and purify wastewater has been developed by researchers from Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology.
Watch: GI tract coating engineered to deliver drugs, block glucose
A synthetic film engineered at MIT temporarily coats the small intestine to streamline targeted drug delivery, prevent glucose absorption or enhance digestive processes.
Wearable sensor detects dangerous nitrogen dioxide
Researchers developed improved wearable sensors with gas nanocomposites that can detect nitrogen dioxide.
New high temp baking enamel qualified for use on agricultural equipment exhaust system component
The baking enamel balances extreme corrosion resistance, flexibility, chemical resistance, mechanical durability and superior adhesion over long-term exposure to high temperatures and thermal shock cycles.
Standalone system yields clean fuel from sunlight and CO2
A wireless sheet with embedded photocatalysts can convert sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into clean fuels.
Team extracting precious metals from e-waste using fruit peels
A team of scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have devised a method for extracting and reusing precious metals from depleted lithium ion batteries using fruit peels.
Study: Plastic recycling not as effective as the EPA reports
Researchers from the University of Michigan conducted the first study to create a comprehensive map of plastic use across the entire U.S. economy.
Janus particles could be used to create environmentally friendly paint
Researchers from Binghamton University conducted research that could lead to more environmentally friendly paints and coatings.
Photocatalytic film forms self-cleaning water filtration membrane
A low-cost photocatalytic coating prevents biofouling problems and the resulting need to remove membranes from service for cleaning.
Medical grade adhesives for your medical device assembly
Need adhesive expertise for your medical device application? Master Bond technical professionals can help.
Harper International to participate in National Composites Week
The company will participate as part of an effort to promote the innovation and creativity fueling growth in the composites industry.
3D printed soil could be the future of sustainable construction
Researchers from Texas A&M created a new 3D printing material that could be the future of sustainable production.
Graphene-based sensor detects infections in 15 minutes
A graphene oxide-based sensor platform engineered by researchers in Germany promises to speed COVID-19 diagnostics by returning results in 15 minutes.
3D printed material can self heal in air and water
Researchers from Texas A&M created a material that can autonomously heal in air and water.
Researchers hope to develop contact lens to treat, prevent COVID-19
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT) at Linköping University in Sweden are developing a contact lens that could potentially be used to prevent and treat COVID-19.