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Light-activated microbial system converts CO2 into fuels, plastics
The use of light-activated quantum dots leads to the formation of nanobio-hybrid organisms that convert CO2 into biodegradable plastic, gasoline, ammonia and biodiesel.
Cross-linked hydrogels help wounds heal
A new process devised by Rice University bioengineers streamlines the preparation and improves the functionality of hydrogels by including bioactive molecules as part of the hydrogel structure itself.
Considering carbon dioxide as a better fracking fluid
Carbon dioxide could replace and outperform water as fracking fluid in the production of unconventional oil and gas resources.
Johns Manville introduces black PSK duct wrap
The black-coated duct wrap insulation is designed for aesthetic applications that need a high-quality insulation.
Researchers pinpoint root cause of steel pipe corrosion
Using transmission electron microscopes, the researchers pinned the root of the problem to a triple junction formed by a grain of cementite and two grains of ferrite.
Scientists turning plastic waste into jet fuel
Washington State University scientists have discovered a method for turning plastic waste into jet fuel.
'Micro-subs' precisely deliver drugs throughout the human body
Researchers have applied buoyancy-control mechanisms used by submarines to realize self-propelled micro-machines with a medical mission.
NIST: 23 chemical blends identified as "best" refrigerant alternatives
In its search for a climate-friendly, nonflammable refrigerant, NIST has identified some promising candidates by blending various single-component refrigerants.
Watch: Greater access to vaccines without refrigeration
The active ingredients in existing vaccines are encased in a sugary gel in a process that adds only marginal cost to vaccine formulation and eliminates almost all transportation costs.
Polymer prepared to enhance uranium extraction from seawater
A biologically inspired polymeric adsorbent material has been developed to advance the marine mining of this industrially valuable element.
How to select the right bearing lubricant
Proper lubrication is critical to the performance and life of every rolling element bearing. A leading cause of bearing failure is insufficient or improper lubrication, which can lead to contamination or excess heat buildup.
Researchers 3D print an entire bathroom
Researchers from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) announced that they have constructed the world’s first 3D-printed bathroom.
Coolant, MQL, pressurized air – no worries
Deublin AutoSense seal technology can handle nearly all through spindle media.
Geoscientists explore using industrial residues to manufacture environmentally friendlier cement
Geoscientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in Germany have discovered an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative for producing cement.
Ultra-compressible thermal putty from Fujipoly
The high-performance thermal interface material is ideal for applications with delicate or wide-variation component heights requiring material compression between 30% and 90%.
Report: Industrial gas market to reach $125B by 2022
The global industrial gas market could reach $125 billion by 2022, according to a May 7 report from Research and Markets.
Stress corrosion cracking in nickel-base alloys
The research aimed to establish quantitative measurements of stress corrosion cracking growth rates and determine relationships among cracking susceptibility, metallurgical characteristics and environmental conditions.
Waterproofing perovskite solar cells with graphite
The coating could enable their practical use in outdoor environments and for splitting water.
Corrosion and faulty repairs led to fatal explosion, NTSB says
The explosion aboard the articulated tug and barge Buster Bouchard/B No. 255 was caused by the ignition of flammable vapor that formed in a void space.
3D-printed clothing featured on the Met Gala runway
By combining conceptual thinking, tried and tested techniques from fashion design, computer-aided design and 3D printing, the collaboration with GE Additive and Protolabs has resulted in a range of garments that are unprecedented.