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Coastal community prepares for storms with gas shut-off valves
Located on a barrier island along the southern Jersey Shore, the town is susceptible to damage from extreme weather events and storm surges, which could sever gas lines and lead to unrestricted and dangerous gas leaks.
Study: Coating tested on ISS to battle bacteria in space
The performance of a conventional silver coating was compared with that of AGXX, a new silver- and ruthenium-based coating for 6 to 19 months on the ISS.
Solar-assisted, corrosion-resistant seawater electrolysis system
The key is a multilayered anode composed of a nickel foam core encased in nickel sulfide, all of which are coated with a nickel–iron hydroxide electrocatalyst layer.
Rib-attached bioreactor grows bone for jaw repair
A bioreactor technique grows custom-fit bone implants from a patient’s rib to repair jawbone injuries.
Video: Self-healing waterproof skin inspired by jellyfish
Researchers have taken inspiration from underwater invertebrates such as jellyfish to create an electronic skin with similar functionality.
Cracking the energy storage problem with eggshells
A waste material of ornithological origins has been demonstrated to possess electrochemical properties suitable for energy storage application.
Video: Solar-hydrogel system efficiently extracts water from air
The solar-assisted atmospheric water harvester provides up to 50 L per day per kg of hydrogel.
Defects assist toxic pollutant absorption by MOFs
The metal-oxide-framework material was synthesized with nanometer-sized pore defects to speed the pollutant removal process.
Origami combines with conductive ink to form smart sensors
A multifunctional sensor capable of identifying and distinguishing different stimuli has been fabricated by combining a conductive ink with the principles of origami.
UV-curing adhesives see the light
The UV-curing mechanism can be applied to several types of chemistries; there are UV-curing acrylics, epoxies, silicones and cyanoacrylates to name a few.
Advanced composites production for automotive, aerospace engineering
New approaches to the manufacture of carbon fiber reinforced polymer offer comparable performance to existing composites solutions at reduced cost.
Researchers to test if waste materials could insulate buildings
In an effort to help the U.K. construction industry cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025 per a government directive, researchers from the University of Bath are attempting to determine if certain waste materials could be a suitable alternative for building insulation.
Beating hospital-acquired bacterial infections with bioactive glass
A new type of antimicrobial material is synthesized using a process similar to centuries-old stained glass techniques.
Company paves roads with plastic
A Scotland-based company is turning discarded plastic bags and water bottles into roadways.
New alloy proves tough enough for fusion reactor service
Irradiation of the new class of refractory high entropy alloy showed no sign of radiation-induced dislocation loops or defects.
This airline tops others for cutting carbon emissions
In a review of 20 of some of the world’s largest airlines, EasyJet is coming out on top in terms of cutting carbon emissions to battle climate change, according to a new report.
Using mine waste to create high-quality lithium-ion batteries
Lithium Australia has developed a method to reduce the energy footprint and the cost of battery production.
Phosphogypsum waste as a source of rare earth elements
The U.S. can source crucial rare earth elements domestically by exploiting waste generated by phosphoric acid production.
Spinning artificial muscles with spider silk
On exposure to 70% relative humidity, silk quickly shrinks and twists, demonstrating a trait which could be of use in artificial muscles and actuators.
Aerogel material masks objects from heat-sensing cameras
An aerogel film composed of DuPont Kevlar fibers was combined with a phase-change material to realize the desired shielding properties.