HEADLINES ARCHIVE
A route to the efficient synthesis of propylene glycol
New process involves reaction of propylene with hydrogen peroxide, producing a higher yield and with lower energy consumption.
Transforming single-use plastic into value-added products
Single-use polyethylene is converted into value-added high-quality liquid products by a catalytic upcycling process.
'Artificial leaf' sustainably produces syngas
Inspired by photosynthesis, researchers are using sunlight, rather than fossil fuels, to produce syngas.
Thermoplastic composites manufacturing process advances
A number of efforts demonstrate the aerospace industry’s desire to achieve wider deployment of thermoplastic composites by advancing materials and process technologies.
Watch: 3D printing shores up coral reefs
The potential contributions of 3D printing technology to the conservation of fragile reef structures and the biota dependent on them are being explored.
Effective antibiotic delivery with a nanomesh material
The nanomesh concentrates the desired dose in a single site and paves the way for lower dose regimens with reduced potential for side effects and complications.
An advanced gel-like thermal gap filler
The gap filler’s soft consistency gently conforms to uneven surfaces and components to efficiently transfer heat to a nearby heatsink.
Watch: Pipe corrosion seen as prime cause of refinery fire and explosions
Carbon steel with a higher percentage of nickel and copper corrodes at a faster rate than carbon steel with a lower percentage when used in a process with hydrofluoric acid.
Porous coordination polymer captures and converts CO2
The metal-organic framework is composed of zinc metal ions and propeller-like ligands that rotate to effect CO2 trapping.
Greenpeace challenges popular solutions for reducing plastic pollution
A recent report from Greenpeace concludes that some of the most popular solutions for curbing plastics pollution are, in fact, not solutions at all and actually contribute to the growing problem.
Breaking point: Researchers work to refine material failure prediction models
Given the same basic information about the shape, composition and loading of a metal part, could teams of researchers predict how the part would eventually fracture?
Plastics shape the future at K 2019
Running Oct. 16-23, K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany, bills itself as the world’s premier trade fair for plastics and rubber.
Entry-level injection blow molding machine from Jomar
The machine has greater clamp tonnage and casting area than previous models, which allows handling of both larger bottles and provides increased cavitation.
Shining some sunlight on plastics degradation
A route for considerably shortening the decomposition time of polystyrene from millennia to decades has been demonstrated.
Airborne pathogens no match for graphene filter
A self-cleaning air filter composed of laser-induced graphene can combat hospital-acquired infections caused by airborne pathogens.
Lithium-ion battery developers earn Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019
Developers of a device that powers portable electronics and electronic vehicles and facilitates the storage of renewable energy have been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
Aflas fluoroelastomers receive FDA approval for food contact
AGS is excited to announce that the FDA has approved three grades of their Aflas fluoroelastomers for food contact.
Watch: Infrared imaging pictures deep tumors
Nanoparticles glow under infrared light to illuminate tumors deep inside the body.
Self-healing soft biomaterials are 3D printed
Suspended Layer Additive Manufacturing uses a polymer-based hydrogel in which particles have been manipulated to create a self-healing gel.
A solid approach to safer lithium-ion batteries
A solid-state electrolyte material system was fabricated by Purdue University researchers to address lithium-ion battery fire hazards and improve device performance.