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Gel-like gap filler improves cooling performance
The thermal interface material delivers a thermal conductivity of 1.3 W/m-K with a thermal resistance as low as .50° C/in2/W.
Toting up plastic pollution in Switzerland
About 4,400 tons of macroplastics are deposited on soils every year, and about 100 tons of macroplastics are emitted to waters.
Strengthening membranes and cutting energy use for chemical manufacturing
A polymeric material modified with atomic-scale metal oxide networks results in a membrane that can perform chemical separations at a comparatively lower energy consumption level and withstand harsh solvent-rich chemical streams.
Improve the cooling performance of your molds
Need to figure out your mold-cooling energy requirements for the various polymers you run? What about sizing cooling circuits so they provide adequate cooling capacity? Learn the tricks of the trade here.
Video: Wearables get a boost from metamaterials
A wireless body sensor network based on a new conductive metamaterial enables wearable devices to transmit data with 1,000 times stronger signal than conventional technologies.
Watch: Cucumbers cue artificial muscle fiber design
New polymer fiber-based actuators take their cue from cucumbers, or more accurately from the tightly coiled tendrils sprouted by young plants.
Make parts of Mars more inviting with this material
A little silica aerogel could go a long way toward supporting photosynthesis on a regional basis on the red planet.
Study finds extra layers of asphalt extend lifespan of roads vulnerable to damage from higher temperatures linked to climate change
Researchers from the University of New Hampshire are suggesting that to extend the life of road pavement in the face of rising temperatures associated with climate change, cities and towns should increase the asphalt thicknesses on some roads.
Watch: Window film makes the MOST out of solar heat gain
The window film stores solar heat and releases it during cooler periods of the day, evening out indoor temperatures to a comfortable level.
Replacing rare earths with common elements in electronics
Substitutes for the Group III rare earths were identified by combining elements from adjacent groups in the periodic table.
UK public health expert calls for green burial corridors to run alongside highways, railways
Attempting to solve the issue of England’s limited burial space while also looking to improve the environment, a U.K. public health expert is suggesting that human remains be placed in “green burial corridors” that run alongside highways and railways throughout England.
New aerogel heats up solar collection efficiency
The silica-based aerogel is sufficiently transparent to admit sunlight and features insulating properties that reduce heat losses.
Wearable helps those with affective disorders monitor emotions
A smart wearable material helps those with depression, anxiety and other affective disorders identify issues and situations that affect their emotions.
Engineering a 2D water-repellent material for biomedical use
Superhydrophobicity was imparted to 2D transition metal dichalcogenide nanoassemblies of molybdenum disulfide by the incorporation of atomic defects.
Another use for graphene: Protecting implantable neurostimulators
Adding a graphene monolayer prevents the dissolution of platinum and release of toxic byproducts from implanted microelectrodes.
5 myths of material datasheets
Materials rarely behave in the real world as they do in a highly controlled laboratory environment.
The ‘world-class mini mill’ built on engineering heritage
Decades of persistence result in successful specialization of small-quantity orders for superalloys.
A greener route to blue dye production
The production of synthetic blue dye, which results in the generation of hazardous waste, might be replaced with a more environmentally sustainable dye manufacturing platform based on fungal enzymes.
Bicycle-only highway to open in Germany in 2020
Expected in 2020, the bicycle autobahn will connect 10 cities, four universities and cover 62 miles of roadway, making it the first car-free highway in Germany.
Watch how metamaterials magnify MRI performance
A new magnetic metamaterial improves both image quality and scan time.