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High-performance stainless steel material for additive manufacturing
The material allows for additive manufacturing of complex, high-strength stainless steel parts comparable to wrought 17-4 PH but without the need for expensive cryogenic processing or high-temperature heat treatment.
Quantum dot plastic composite has controllable shape and color
Green Science Alliance Co. Ltd. has developed quantum dot + resin composite material with higher resistance against light, water and heat.
Cellulose based resin creates biodegradable textiles, fibers, yarns and more
Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd., has developed biodegradable textile, fiber, yarn and film with a cellulose-based resin.
Recycled plastic resins create new packaging materials and keep plastic out of the environment
Dow Inc. announced it is developing a new family of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins that will be available worldwide.
New fungal cleaning products remove biofilms from medical tools and food processing equiptment
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba created a new way to clean biofilms by using fungal cleaning products.
Watch: Nanomaterial changes color under pressure
Researchers from the University of California created a film of gold nanoparticles that changes color in response to movement.
Giving roads a stiff upper surface offers fuel efficiency and emissions benefits
Changes in road resurfacing practices could improve gas mileage for heavy vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Beetle inspires self-cooling film
Inspired by a beetle that can regulate its body temperature in even the hottest climates, researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, have developed a self-cooling material with potential applications for cooling buildings and electronics.
Chemists develop non-toxic solution to colored smoke
A team of chemists from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) in Germany has developed a non-toxic alternative to colored smoke.
Electrodes promise faster, cheaper hydrogen production
New electrode materials could lead to increases in hydrogen production rates and declines in commercial electrolysis costs.
Transparent surgical masks currently in development for healthcare workers
Researchers from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique fédéral de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Sciences and Technology have developed a breathable and transparent polymer surgical mask for healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch: Biodegradable masks designed for COVID-19 response effort
Researchers in Canada turned to plentiful wood resources to develop a fully compostable and biodegradable medical grade face mask.
Team attempting to use components from Blue-ray discs to kill viruses like COVID-19
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, are exploring the use of diodes from Blu-ray digital video discs, turning them into deep ultraviolet (UV) laser photon sources to disinfect surfaces and indoor air, quickly, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Team turning chemical components of batteries into fertilizer
In an effort to build a circular battery economy, a company based in Australia is using manganese and zinc recovered from alkaline batteries as a supplement for fertilizer.
Companies in Japan jointly create electrified fabric
Two Japanese tech firms have jointly developed fabric that is electrified via the movements of the wearer and is capable of destroying bacteria and viruses.
Next-generation turbine oils combat oxidation, thermal degradation and varnish
Evolving plant operations and turbine design, with a focus on efficiency, require modern power turbines to operate under severe conditions.
Accuracy, precision underscore role of silicon-carbide ceramics in CMM and motion control equipment
The science of measurement — encompassing fundamental standards, calibration and the determination of uncertainty — is a driving force for technological innovation.
Tigerflex food-grade material handling hose products by Kuriyama
Tigerflex food-grade material handling hose products for in-plant or outdoor use applications.
Report: Challenges in wind turbine blade recycling
The use of pyrolysis, burning in a cement kiln and grinding blades so particles can be used as filler were examined as feasible end-of-life routes.
Carbon-injected concrete can help reduce carbon emissions
A new type a carbon-injected concrete has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of both buildings and roadways.