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New fiber material is elastic and tough, too
A new material that combines the elasticity of rubber with the strength of a metal could prove of value in soft robotics and textile development applications.
Ikea creates curtains that act as home air purifiers
In an effort to curb indoor air pollution, retail giant Ikea has created a line of curtains capable of filtering out odors and pollutants, according to reports.
Understanding ceramic pumps and pump materials
Ceramic pump materials provide enhanced performance, low wear, high-temperature capability, corrosion resistance and low media contamination.
New ceramic aerogel offers robust thermal superinsulation
A new aerogel composed of thin layers of boron nitride shows improved durability and flexibility after repeated exposure to sharp thermal shocks.
Artificial leaf designed to consume CO2 from air
The device can operate under real-world conditions, capturing CO2 from air and creating oxygen and synthetic fuels using sunlight.
Flexible membranes are key to new wave energy system
The Dielectric Elastomer Generator could generate low-cost electricity for thousands of houses.
Researchers reinforcing concrete with tire fiber to improve fire resistance
The fiber from old tires can be used to fortify concrete against fire damage, according to research from the University of Sheffield.
How charcoal cuts agricultural ammonia emissions
The potential for fire-derived organic matter, also known as charcoal or biochar, to capture nitrogen from airborne ammonia was demonstrated.
Google Streetview cars measure black carbon pollution in Denmark
Aethalometers, KNF diaphragm pumps and Google StreetView cars team up to assess black carbon air pollution in Denmark.
Watch how a tumor monorail lures brain tumor cells
Aligned nanofibers guide cancer cells away from the primary tumor site to a sink placed on top of the skull under the scalp.
Researchers turn plastic bags into battery components
Researchers from Purdue University have created a new technique for converting discarded plastic bags into carbon chip anodes for lithium-ion batteries that power smartphones and other devices.
Printable stainless-steel material withstands harsh environments
A new stainless-steel material designed for use with Desktop Metal's 3D printing system is suitable for extreme temperature, highly corrosive and marine-grade applications.
Marines 3D print a bridge in the field
The ACES printer uses concrete made with aggregate, rather than paste or mortar, and can create other types of structures such as obstacles, protective structures, vaults, culverts and beams.
Metal forming machine tools — Part 1: Bulk metal
A wide variety of machine tools exist to convert a bulk metal into semi-finished stock and near-net-shape parts.
Medals at 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be made from e-waste
According to organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, all of the Olympic and Paralympic medals — bronze, silver and gold — will be composed of recycled electronic waste.
Video: Converting waste plastic into clean fuels and useful products
The method could help with pollution in oceans and landfills.
Researchers create self-healing 3D-printed material
The 3D-printed rubber material can self-repair through a 3D-printing process called photopolymerization.
Elastomer sheets as shape-shifting actuators
The shape of a flat sheet of elastomer is changed using actuation that is fast, reversible and controllable by an applied voltage.
Robust salinity sensor stands up to marine conditions
Biofouling-independent salinity sensing is achieved by application of a laser irradiation process to a flexible polyimide substrate.
Graphene biosensor breathes new life into lung cancer diagnosis
The device demonstrated improved detection accuracy for three of the most common lung cancer biomarkers in human breath.