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Efficient Hydrogen Production with Black Phosphorus Photocatalyst
Researchers combined nanostructured black phosphorus for water reduction to hydrogen and bismuth vanadate for water oxidation to oxygen.
China Tops US in Technical Research Publications for First Time
A just-published report from the National Science Board (NSB), entitles Science & Engineering Indicators 2018, shows that China edged out the U.S. for percentage of worldwide science and engineering articles published in 2016, the latest year for which data is available.
Lithium Battery Life Doubled by Adding Graphene Girders
New research from WMG at the University of Warwick has discovered an effective approach to replacing graphite in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries using silicon by reinforcing the anode’s structure with graphene girders.
Video: Building Cleaner Fuel Cells Powered by Solid Carbon
Researchers have developed a way to make electricity generation from coal and biomass more efficient. They've created a new fuel cell design that runs completely on solid carbon.
Germany to Host World’s Largest Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant
Hydrogen produced at the 10 MW peak capacity Rhineland facility will be used for the processing and upgrading of refinery products.
McDonald's Vows to Use Renewable, Recycled Packaging by 2025
The familiar burger wrappers and red french fry containers long-associated with the McDonald’s brand are about to get an eco-friendly makeover.
Nanotube Technology Could Aid Medical Research, Water Treatment and More
The tubes were inspired by protein structures called microtubules that help keep DNA organized during cell division and form pathways for shuttling contents around in cells.
Breakthrough Technique for Building Optical Metamaterials
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a technique for creating entirely new classes of optical materials that could lead to "Star Trek"-esque technologies, such as light bending and cloaking devices.
Learning Opportunity: Hardness Testing for Metallurgical Applications
Buehler's complimentary hardness testing webinars will focus on metallurgical applications and case studies.
Fluidic Window with Tunable Shading Also Captures Solar Energy
The switchable, ultrathin suspended particle device was developed for large-area integration with smart facades.
Watch: Self-Healing Fungus Could Fix America’s Crumbling Infrastructure
A new self-healing fungi concrete, co-developed by researchers at Binghamton University of the State University of New York may be the key to fixing America’s crumbling infrastructure. The self-healing fungi concrete could help fix the cracks in aging concrete permanently.
Online Database Pinpoints Riches Hidden in Europes's Landfills, Scrapyards
The project, called ProSum, identifies where the billions of euros worth of aluminum, copper and gold might be mined annually.
Are Fallout Shelters Still Viable?
Aging fallout shelters leftover from the Cold War have not been maintained in the decades following their construction, which begs the question: Where do we go in the event of a nuclear attack or other such disaster?
Newly Developed Method Allows Researchers to Screen Millions of Human Antibodies
Researchers have developed a new method for screening a person’s set of antibodies for rapid therapeutic discovery.
Measuring Mechanical Properties of 2D Monolayer Materials Achieved
Researchers have succeeded in characterizing the mechanical properties of free-standing single-atom-thick membranes of graphene.
New Catalyst for Recycling Carbon Dioxide
Development of an efficient carbon dioxide reduction electrocatalyst offers enhanced scope for converting this greenhouse gas into value-added chemicals and fuels.
China Develops 'World's Largest' Air Purifier
In an effort to improve overall air quality for those living in the Chinese city of Xian, Chinese officials have recently unveiled what is thought to be the world’s largest air purifier.
Enhancing Light Absorption by Graphene
Improved light absorption would enable manufacturers to use graphene in light detectors, touchscreens, glucose testing meters and water filtration systems.
Skin Conformal Cardiac Electrodes Inspired by Grasshoppers
The soft, elastic electrode allows signals from the heart and brain to be recorded in high quality.
The Evolution of Your Carbon Monoxide Detector
The vast improvement in sensor development in the 20th century now makes carbon monoxide detectors relatively inexpensive and very reliable.