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Watch: Granular minerals minimizes nuclear meltdown
A technique to contain nuclear meltdown hazards, based on sand-like mineral injection into the reactor core, has been devised by Sandia National Laboratories researchers.
Watch: Gel developed for effective wildfire prevention
A cellulose-based gel-like fluid has been synthesized as a non-toxic, long lasting fire retardant that can provide fire protection in treated areas for months.
A cheap electrolytic catalyst for hydrogen production
An inexpensive molybdenum phosphide catalyst efficiently converts wastewater and seawater into hydrogen.
Researchers reduce environmental impact of textile industry with environmentally friendly waterproof coating
In a bid to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry, researchers at Aalto University in Finland have created a sustainable wax coating for making textiles water repellant.
Flexible fuel cell is powered by sweat
The device conforms to the skin and supplies electric power by oxygen reduction and by oxidation of lactate in perspiration.
Rexnord introduces dual detectable material to help food processors mitigate contamination risks
The new material for select KleanTop® and TableTop® conveyor belts can be detected in both metal and x-ray machines.
Long-lasting biomedical membranes take cues from human skin
The structure of human skin offers clues to prevent the formation and propagation of cracks that undermine the durability and function of biomedical materials and devices.
Self-sterilizing polymer quickly kills dangerous hospital microbes
The hydrophilic polymer inactivates viruses and bacteria in minutes and could find wide application in hospitals and other clinical settings.
13 W thermal gap filler is ideal for higher power applications
When placed between heat generating components and a nearby heat sink, the silicone-based material completely fills air gaps between uneven components, board protrusions and recessed areas.
Machining complicated ceramic parts for the medical industry
Insaco developed unique capabilities to machine to very tight tolerances ceramic parts for the medical industry.
Team develops 'green' stone composites by repurposing stone waste
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan have developed a new technique for producing environmentally friendly stone composites by combining polymers and natural stone slurry waste.
Team accidentally creates the darkest material yet
The new material is 10 times darker than any previous black and captures 99.995% of incoming light.
Chemical plant fire and explosion due to equipment fault
Witnesses reported an explosion shortly after the fire broke out, and several fire departments were called into battle the blaze, which was fueled by chemical inventory.
New solenoid pumps and stepper motor pumps for chemical applications
Ideal solutions for precise, reproducible dosing of chemicals.
The largest independent US supplier of ERP compounds for medium voltage and high voltage cables
Electric Cable Compounds Inc. (ECC) is the largest independent U.S. supplier of ethylene propylene rubber (ERP) compounds for medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV) applications up to 138 kV.
Thermoplastic composites for aerospace applications
Thermoplastic composites – an alternative to the thermoset composites that are widely used in aerospace applications – hold promise for increasing aircraft production rates.
Researcher explores using waste glass instead of sand for construction applications
In an effort to preserve sand — which is reportedly one of the world’s most used natural resources — a researcher from the University of Queensland in Australia has devised a method for reducing its use, particularly in the construction industry.
Protolabs adds Carbon technology to its 3D printing service
The digital manufacturing company expands its industrial 3D printing capabilities for production-grade parts with Carbon Digital Light Synthesis technology.
New method can reportedly detect substances used to build explosives in just seconds
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new method to identify materials that could be used to build explosives in just 30 seconds.
Solid or dry film lubrication for OEM and MRO applications
Solid and dry film lubricants, which are applied as a non-fluid coating by spraying, dipping or brushing onto the surface, reduce the friction between parts and cannot be washed away.