HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Why Are Certain Metals Rare or Precious?
Rare earth elements and precious metals have desirable engineering properties or are useful alloying additives, but their availability impacts material cost and restricts usage. How did these elements come into existence? Why are some elements more abundant than others?
New Method For Producing Ammonia is Eco-friendly and Happens on the Small-scale
University of Notre Dame researchers are focusing on developing a new method that synthesizes ammonia using renewable energy.
Photocatalyst Supports Carbon Dioxide-to-Methanol Conversion at Atmospheric Pressure
A new photocatalyst was engineered for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to methanol with 50 percent selectivity under simulated solar irradiation.
Protective Coating Material for Metal is Self-Healing, Liquid-Like and Made of Aluminum Oxide
A solid oxide protective coating has been discovered for metals to protect against any gaps or cracks that pop up over time with regular wear and tear.
Study Shows that Urban Mining Is Less Expensive than Traditional Mining
In terms of sustainability, recyclers have long understood the value in collecting useable parts and metals from e-waste (discarded mobile phones, televisions and computers). Yet, whether such a scheme made sense in terms of financial impact has only been recently determined thanks to a new report in ACS' journal Environmental Science & Technology.
Average Person Ingests Over 100 Plastic Particles with Each Meal, According to Study
Plastic particles coming from synthetic fibers and soft furnishings in most households may be getting into our food, according to a study from Heriot-Watt University.
Watch: Timbercon Launches New Custom Glass Processing Solutions, Expands Fiber Optic Capabilities
Custom fiber lens products allow for controlled beam characterization.
Injectable Bandage Stops Bleeding and Speeds Healing
A gelling agent commonly used in preparing pastries was used to develop an injectable bandage to stop bleeding and promote wound healing.
Watch: This Wallpaper is (Fire) Alarming
When exposed to heat, the wallpaper is transformed from an electrically insulating state into an electrically conductive one, causing it to automatically trigger sound and warning light alarms.
Edges and Corners Increase Catalytic Converter Efficiency
Researchers from Germany and Sweden have demonstrated a pathway to improving the exhaust gas cleaning efficiency of catalytic converters: give them an edge.
Sustainability of Recycled Concrete Aggregate
Researchers examined methods to improve the sustainability of recycled concrete aggregate from construction and demolition waste.
A Slippery Solution for Water Harvesting
Both pitcher plants and rice leaves inspired the design of a slippery rough surface that outperforms state-of-the-art liquid-repellent surfaces in water harvesting applications.
Watch: Wearable Medical Electronics, Cyber Defense Tool, Protecting Coral Reefs
In today's news highlights, wearable medical electronics, cyber defense tools and protecting coral reefs.
'Designer Flypaper' Targets Disease
A new process for creating ultrathin, self-assembling sheets of synthetic materials with selective binding properties has the power to detect or inactivate pathogens.
Chinese Government Previews Mega Bridge
Nine years in the making, the world's longest sea bridge, connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, made its debut this week thanks to a preview offered by the Chinese government.
Heat Exchangers: Your Questions Answered
Four of the most common questions about Hexoloy silicon carbide (SiC) and its use for fabricating shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
Tin Selenide Nanostructures Show Promise for Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
Tin selenide nanostructures and thin films may be useful for miniaturized, low-cost thermoelectric and cooling devices.
A Breakthrough for Metallic Glass
Researchers have transcended the limitation of critical casting thickness through an innovative additive manufacturing technique.
Dendrite Mitigating Silicone Anode in Lithium Batteries Found to Improve Safety and Extend Life
Arizona State University (ASU) and Rice University researchers have developed a way to stop dendrites from forming in high energy density lithium metal batteries.
Protecting Coral Reefs with Floating Film
An ultra-thin surface film shows promise as a tool to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the impacts of coral bleaching.