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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.
Boeing is urged to redesign 737 engine fan cowl after fatal accident
A fractured fan blade from a CFM International CFM-56-7B engine led to the engine inlet and fan cowl separating and subsequently damaging the fuselage, resulting in a rapid cabin depressurization.
DOE lab to seek materials solutions for fossil-fueled power plants
The primary areas of interest for the funding opportunity focus on material joint reliability and surface technologies.
Robot swarm could detect nuclear material
The developers hope to create a swarm of fully autonomous inspector bots using machine learning software to enable the swarm to independently navigate and communicate with each other while conducting inspections.
Automotive Lightweighting with Adhesive Bonding
The automotive industry is increasingly employing composites, ultrahigh-strength steels and low-density alloys such as aluminum and magnesium to lightweight vehicles. These new material combinations often require new bonding technologies.
Researchers develop magnetized artificial skin
Researchers have developed artificial magnetized skin with the potential for use as wearables and as a human computer interface.
Researchers develop buoyant metal inspired by spiders
Researchers have developed unsinkable metal structures inspired by ants and spiders.
Q&A with 'Nerd Girl Nation' creators on National STEM/STEAM Day
Web series Nerd Girl Nation features young women pursuing their passion and making their mark in a wide variety of STEAM fields.
Methylene chloride poses unreasonable risks, TSCA says
The EPA’s draft evaluation reveals that the substance poses serious central nervous system risks from acute exposures.
Researchers develop yarn-like fiber capable of capturing hormones from wastewater
Researchers from Finland’s Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have created a yarn-like material that is capable of capturing pharmaceutical residues before they contaminate large bodies of water.
Circularise aims to bring transparency to plastics supply chain
A blockchain-based platform promises to provide plastics manufacturers a secure, decentralized source of information about the entire plastics value chain.