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Water-absorbing polymer keeps solar panels cool
A sorption-based atmospheric water harvester can improve the efficiency of photovoltaic devices in hot climates.
Will mouthwash reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission? Scientists want to know
An international team of scientists is calling for researchers to investigate the possibility that ingredients in over-the-counter mouthwash could potentially cut the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronavirus that is responsible for COVID-19.
Team turns seaweed into biofuel, bulk chemicals
Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Exeter and the University of Bath have developed a saltwater based approach for turning invasive seaweed into biofuel and bulk chemicals.
Team develops extra-sensitive bioelectronic ammonia sensor
A team from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has developed an extremely sensitive bioelectronic ammonia gas sensor.
The Pulse360: Insights into solar combiner equipment searches
Searches from the fabricated metal sector for solar combiner equipment has doubled.
Researchers develop anti-viral nano-coating to prevent surface transmissions of COVID-19
A team from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel is developing anti-viral nanoparticle coatings that could potentially prevent surface transmissions of SARS-CoV-2, also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19, which can live on some surfaces for prolonged periods.
Researchers develop coating that kills COVID-19, other viruses
Researchers from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed a multi-level antimicrobial polymer coating that can inactivate bacteria, viruses and spores.
Textile coating for PPE could repel COVID-19
Researchers from the LAMP Lab at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering created a textile coating that can repel liquids like blood and saliva and prevent viruses from adhering to the surface.
Eco-friendly polyurethane foam created from microalgae
Researchers from the University of San Diego are advancing their brand of renewable and biodegradable materials to create coated fabrics, patent leather, adhesives, flavors and fragrances.
New composite and curing method yield lightweight radiation shielding
A lightweight polymer composite could replace lead and other heavy, potentially toxic and more costly metals used as ionizing radiation shielding materials in medical, military and other applications.
Saint-Gobain: A worldwide leader in foundry solutions
Over 90% of manufactured goods rely on metal casting for component parts. Nevertheless, many refractory manufacturers, industrial plants and metallurgists are still plagued with performance challenges and material deterioration regarding furnaces.
KAUST team has developed a sensor for detecting harmful gases
Researchers from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed an electronic sensor that issues an alarm when toxic industrial and vehicle-exhaust gases reach levels considered unsafe.
Oil-free blower and compressor rental solutions under 50 PSIG
Aerzen Rental specializes in temporary oil-free blower and compressor solutions under 50 PSIG, making it a more efficient alternative to plant air compressors.
Corrugated tubing vs triflex® R on multi-axis robots
Still stuffing your robot's cables into corrugated tubing? Consider switching to triflex® R. Here's why.
Carbon fiber boosts capacitive desalination performance
A porous carbon fiber material that promises to enhance the energy efficiency and yield of capacitive desalination operations has been engineered at Virginia Tech.
UK institute eyes steel-making slag for roadway aggregate
Researchers from the U.K.’s Materials Processing Institute (MPI) is exploring the use of steelmaking slag waste in the construction of roadways in the U.K.
Recycling used nuclear fuel with a one-step strategy
The chemical reaction developed at Texas A&M University can be repeated multiple times to maximize fuel recovery yield and streamline nuclear fuel recycling.
Lightweighting cars with a plastic camshaft module
Camshaft module lightweighting has been achieved by replacing die-cast aluminum with a fiber-reinforced thermoset polymer.
Membranes take a dip to improve separation performance
A dip-coating pretreatment technique renders membrane materials more amenable to atomic layer deposition and its attendant benefits for performance.
New 4.5 W thermal putty from Fujipoly
The thermal interface material is ideal for applications that have delicate or wide-variation component heights requiring material compression up to 70% to 90%.