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Removing Ice with a Gust of Wind
A new study examines the role that surface characteristics play in ease of ice removal.
Better Organic Solar Cells Made with Microfossils
Fossilized diatoms were incorporated as light traps to increase the power conversion efficiency of polymer solar cells.
New Ways to Separate Your Methane from Your Carbon Dioxide
A novel type of polymeric membrane is introduced for effective separation of methane and carbon dioxide, essential for the production of natural gas and biogas.
SR-72 Hypersonic Aircraft Will Travel at Six Times the Speed of Sound
In development at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the optionally piloted aircraft will have long range strike and reconnaissance capabilities and a top speed twice as fast as its predecessor, the SR-71 Blackbird.
Battery-like Electrodes Desalinate Brackish Water
Prussian blue analog-based electrodes could make desalination of brackish waters economically desirable and energy efficient.
Disinfectant Wipes Out Legionella From Hospital Water Supply
Using a pH neutral electrochemical solution (minus toxic chemicals) in combination with the patented membrane electrolytic reactor system, Ecas4 was able to create water safe for drinking, cleaning and manufacturing.
The Proper Use of Soda Blasting Equipment Using ARMEX™
While baking soda is a well-known cleaning agent, there are a few things to note before getting to work.
Wastewater Testing Could Give Early Warning System for Preventing Epidemics
Experts from the University of Bath and Stellenbosch University, South Africa, are jointly developing a notification system to alert communities to concerns with sewage systems.
Ironmaking 101 – From Ore to Iron with Smelting and Direct Iron Reduction
While the blast furnace remains an important tool for ironmaking, newer technologies such as smelting and direct iron reduction are available to produce iron with minimal byproduct generation and slag-free hot metal. Smelting reduction and direct iron reduction can reduce energy input, lower greenhouse gas emissions and minimize slag byproduct generation, resulting in overall cost, productivity and life cycle enhancements.
Synthetic Bionano Membrane Converts Visible Light to Hydrogen
A synthetic purple membrane uses completely synthetic bionano machinery to harvest light without the need for a living cell.
Airplane and Drone Collide in Canada
Last Thursday, a Canadian passenger plane was struck by a drone mid-flight, becoming the first drone-plane collision reported in that country to date.
Clams, Worms Responsible for as much Greenhouse Gas as 20,000 Cows
According to recent research, ocean clams and worms are responsible for the release of significant amounts of harmful greenhouse gases (methane and nitrous oxide) into the atmosphere in levels almost equal to the amounts emitted by 20,000 dairy cows.
Over 500,000 Deaths per Year Linked to Air Pollution in Europe
According to research from the European Environment Agency (EEA), over 500,000 premature deaths a year in Europe are air-pollution related.
Citrus Fruit Oils Present Possible Mosquito Control Alternative
Natural essential oils taken from a citrus fruit peel may prove to be a significant ingredient in alternative, non-toxic mosquito control programs.
Closing the Door on Hospital Acquired Infections
Antibacterial pads stuck onto push-activated hospital doors release alcohol and help to disinfect the surface.
High-Temperature Ceramic Pump Transfers Liquid Metal
The pump operates at record temperatures exceeding 1,400 C (1,673 K) and can transfer high temperature liquids such as molten tin.
The Cable Management Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
Modern cable carriers can withstand longer travels, faster speeds, and higher loads than ever before. Such advances in automation technology mean that certain rules of thumb have become outdated.
Guidelines for Cable Installation
The proper installation of a cable is key to maximizing service life and performance, and simple, easy-to-follow guidelines can make the difference between thousands and millions of cycles of service life.
A Possible Solution to the Offensive Odor of Wastewater Treatment
Using common and inexpensive chemicals, researchers discovered a possible solution to the toxic and smelly anaerobic digestion (recovering energy and nutrients from wastewater sludge via microorganisms fermenting organic waste) process often used in wastewater treatment facilities.
Army Has Developed a New Material for Soldier Protection Systems
Researchers from the U.S. Army and MIT have created a unique experimental device to test the durability of high performance and robust polymeric materials that strengthen when they are under attack.