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Sponge wipes up oil droplets in oil production wastewater
The surface-engineered sponge more effectively removes oil microdroplets over a range of pH conditions relative to current treatment methods.
Coated sand can prepare urban stormwater for potable purposes
The sand-based filtration media effectively captures heavy metals and organics, leaving purified stormwater to augment municipal groundwater supplies.
High-performance dielectric films for demanding applications
Saint-Gobain Film products are categorized by four distinct properties: release, protection, insulation and friction control. Their line of dielectric insulation materials, inclusive of their FluoroWrap® and CHEMFILM® brands, possess a range of dielectric strengths, dielectric constants and anti-static properties to fulfill the specific needs of electrical applications
Low cost catalyst boosts hydrogen generation economics
Earth-abundant iron and nickel can substitute for platinum and other noble metal-based catalysts used in electrochemical water splitting.
MOFs effectively capture carbon from wet flue gas
A data mining approach was used to identify MOF materials and structures that maintain CO2 selectivity in the presence of water.
Planning for CO2 storage in US soil
Agricultural land owners in the southwestern and central U.S. may soon reap monetary benefits by farming a different kind of resource: Soil carbon.
How the circular economy may save us from drowning in plastic
Top name brands, large manufacturers and startups are stepping up to solve the plastic waste problem.
New hydrogel self heals and shifts shape
A multifunctional shape-changing hydrogel has properties that mimic living tissue, making the self-healing material of potential value for medical and soft robotics applications.
Electrospun membranes improve brain cancer treatment
Multi-layered membranes composed of core-sheath fibers were formed as nanomesh discs, loaded with a chemotherapy drug and tested in rodent models.
Video: Ford builds a better car with McDonald’s coffee waste
In a new partnership with McDonald’s, Ford is using coffee chaff — the dried coffee bean skin removed during roasting — to build car parts.
New photocatalyst effectively tackles air pollutants
A graphene-titania photocatalyst degrades up to 70% more nitrogen oxides than standard titania nanoparticles in tests on real pollutants.
Planning for hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis on an industrial scale
An efficient process for methane pyrolysis, a technology that separates methane into gaseous hydrogen and solid carbon, is being advanced for use on an industrial scale.
High-tech coatings for extreme operating conditions
T/EBC coatings utilize advanced material systems that can be sprayed on to metallic or composite surfaces.
Microporous membranes to enhance water filtration, energy storage efficiency
The membranes are based on polymers of intrinsic microporosity with structures facilitating the transport of molecules and ions based on size.
WSU researchers discover that grape waste is proven roadway deicer
A team of researchers from Washington State University (WSU) are turning waste from grape skins into a sustainable and environmentally friendly deicer.
Researchers discover that old newspaper can be used to grow carbon nanotubes
Researchers from Swansea University and Rice University have devised a method for growing single-walled carbon nanotubes using old newspaper as a surface.
Cleaning with Bio24 for food and kindred applications
Armakleen recently introduced its newest product, Bio24, that carries a number of certifications critical to food and kindred applications.
This innovation could lead to self-cleaning concrete for construction
Inspired by self-cleaning surfaces found in leaves and elsewhere in nature, a research team devised a self-cleaning concrete for the construction industry.
Don’t get stressed out with low compression force gap filler pads
These thermal insulating materials help avoid overstressing the printed circuit board and fragile solder joints as the interface material is compressed between the heatsink and board-level components during assembly.
High-temperature aluminum alloy for additive manufacturing
The new alloy will enable the printing of lighter-weight precision components not currently possible with traditional manufacturing methods.