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Pyrolysis process produces hydrogen from sewage solids
Biosolids generated as wastewater treatment byproducts can be repurposed as the basis for a new hydrogen fuel production scheme developed at RMIT University, Australia.
Sodium nanofluid helps heavy oil recovery
The high cost, environmentally damaging steam-based techniques now used to extract viscous reserves might be replaced with a nanofluid formulated at the University of Houston.
Aalto University develops an antimicrobial surface tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19
A laboratory technician from Finland’s Aalto University’s Design Factory has created a tool that lets users avoid contact with surfaces in public places amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cut plastic tubing easier with the compact AutoCutPL® plastic tubing cutter
The AutoCutPL® plastic tubing cutter fits in the palm of your hand. Great for tight spaces.
The right grease for any industrial application
Numerous factors go into the selection of an appropriate grease, such as operating loads, temperature, speed and environmental conditions.
Virus-killing pen created by German manufacturer
A German pen manufacturer has developed what it calls the world’s first virus-killing ballpoint pen.
Video: Thermal storage blocks could be key to clean grid power
A new thermal storage material based on miscibility gap alloys has been engineered to enable intermittent renewable energy sources to provide base load electricity to the grid.
Electropolishing improves surface finish and corrosion resistance of metal parts
For a variety of alloys, electropolishing leaves surface metal 30x more corrosion resistant than passivation.
Fungi-based leather could be the most sustainable leather option
Researchers from the University of Vienna, Imperial College London and RMIT University in Australia created a leather made of fungi that could be the best option for leather-based on its sustainability and cost compared to animal or plastic-based leathers.
Sunflower a salve for oil and gas complications
Scientists from Kazan University (Russia), Russian Oil and Gas University, Shahid Beheshti University (Iran) and University of Isfahan (Iran) have demonstrated that sunflower oil-based inhibitors could potentially prohibit complications arising from oil and gas production.
Video: Wool waste repurposed as shape-memory material
Keratin fibers from leftover wool materials form the basis of a high-strength shape-memory material that is biocompatible and processable through fiber spinning and 3D printing.
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.