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Watch: Ingestible capsule samples gut bacteria
A biocompatible, 3D-printed device safely captures and transports bacterial samples along the entire gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum.
Power-generating windows appear closer with efficient, semi-transparent solar cells
A semi-transparent organic photovoltaic cell developed by an international research team achieved a power conversion efficiency of 8.1% and visible transparency of 43%.
Efficiency exceeds 100% for black silicon photodiode
Efforts by an international research team to boost photodetector performance have documented a 130% external quantum efficiency value for black silicon induced-junction photodiodes.
Scratching the surface of COVID-19 — The coating, film and other surface technologies to emerge from the pandemic
Countless surface solutions for potentially limiting the risk of surface transmission of the virus have emerged in recent months and continue to do so.
Study: COVID-19 masks could also reveal disease biomarkers
Researchers from China’s Jinan University are suggesting that a specialized fiber inserted into standard N95 masks worn to stop the transmission of COVID-19 could also be used to identify disease biomarkers present in the wearer.
New MPIF Standard 35 materials standard released
The standard provides the design and materials engineer with the latest engineering property data and information available to specify materials for structural parts made using the powder metallurgy process.
Researchers suggest PPE, masks with hydrophilic surfaces could reduce COVID-19 transmission rates
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (ITT) Bombay in India have determined that surgical masks, high-traffic surfaces and personal protective equipment (PPE) with hydrophilic surfaces inactivate the coronavirus faster than hydrophobic surfaces.
Team develops new coating that repels oil, sweat, water from textiles
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan in collaboration with outdoor apparel company Arc’teryx have developed a non-toxic, oil and water repellant textile finish for outdoor gear.
Materials scientists create bio-ceramic from eggshells
Materials scientists from Russia’s National University of Science and Technology (NUST) have developed a bioactive polymer-ceramic composite material derived from eggshell waste that can be used to potentially fix implants or restore bone defects in the skull.
Chemists turning bricks into energy storing devices
Chemists from St Louis’ Washington University are turning bricks into energy storage devices.
Reusable nanowire-equipped mask kills pathogens
A reusable mask with a titanium dioxide nanowire filter that photocatalytically deactivates pathogens could address protective equipment shortage and waste disposal issues.
Study: Wheat and couch grass can extract toxic elements from soil
A team of researchers from Russia’s St. Petersburg University has discovered that wheat and couch grass are both capable of absorbing a number of trace chemical elements simultaneously from contaminated soil.
MOF designed to trap volatile gases from spent nuclear fuel
The high-cost, complex cryogenic separation systems used to capture volatile gases released during spent fuel reprocessing might be replaced with a method based on radiation-resistant metal organic framework (MOF) materials.
ASME standards take the pressure off nonmetallic pressure piping projects
The standards address the design, specification and installation of plastic pressure piping.
Video: Online library is a cool tool for natural refrigerant resources
The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council, dedicated to reducing the environmental impacts of refrigeration technology by promoting natural refrigerants in the grocery sector, has launched a relevant resource library.
Algae-based material creates biodegradable flip flops
Researchers from the University of California San Diego teamed up with a materials science and technology company, Algenesis Materials, to create an algae-based biodegradable material for flip flops.
Ceramics to take abrasive material handling operations to the next level
Several key properties must be considered by engineers when choosing a proper ceramic. Abrasion resistance, compressive strength, coefficient of friction and fracture toughness are just a few.
Acid mine damage control turns pollution into rare earth elements
Researchers from Penn State found a way to treat acid mine damage (AMD) and turn its environmental pollution into a source of rare earth elements.
3D-printed terracotta tiles could save coral reefs
To replenish depleting coral reefs, architects and marine scientists from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are 3D printing artificial reef tiles composed of terracotta clay.
Scientists design realistic bite sleeve to improve military canine training
A team of scientists from the Army Research Lab have developed a new bite sleeve to improve the performance of military canines.