HEADLINES ARCHIVE
NSF Funds Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment
The goal is the development of modular water treatment systems that can deploy almost anywhere in the world.
Sensor-Outfitted UAV Allows Remote Methane Leak Detection
The advanced capabilities provided by the small unmanned aerial system, particularly enhanced vertical access, could extend the use of such systems for detecting and locating gas sources.
Campbell's Soup Begins Transition from BPA-Lined Cans
The company says it is on track to have 75% of its soup portfolio in non-BPA-lined cans by December 2016.
Hand-Held Device Provides Early Warning of Leaks, Explosives
Vaporsens has designed a prototype of a hand-held detector with an array of sensor materials that can identify a broad range of chemicals, as well as explosives.
Inexpensive Tunable Window Technology Developed
Tunable windows aren’t new, but most previous technologies have relied on electrochemical reactions. The new technology uses geometry to adjust the transparency of a window.
Material Softens to Change Shape, Hardens to Stiffen
In addition to displaying stiffness when it’s called for, and elasticity when a change of shape is required, the material also has the ability to self-heal following damage.
Use of Rubber in Structural Concrete Holds Promise
To date, most studies focusing on using rubber aggregate in concrete have employed only small-scale specimens to evaluate its effects on concrete's mechanical properties and durability.
Americium Removal Method Makes Nuclear Waste Pools Safer
Americium doesn’t have the same name recognition as a plutonium or uranium, but researchers have been trying to remove it from nuclear waste for decades.
Wearable Patch Monitors Sweat, Treats Diabetes
Precise measurements of sweat glucose concentrations are used to gauge blood glucose levels. If abnormally high levels are detected, a drug is released into the bloodstream via microneedles.
ORNL to License Low-Cost Carbon Fiber Production Method
High cost has been the single largest roadblock to widespread use of carbon fiber as a strong, stiff reinforcement for advanced composites.
Alaska Airlines to Test ATJ Biofuel Blend
Alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) provides a "cost-competitive path" for commercial airlines to reduce their greenhouse gas footprint.
Promising Bio-Gasification Technology Turns Coal to Methane
Bio-gasification, which transforms coal into methane biologically, is a mild process that doesn’t generate as many environmental problems as combusting coal.
Materials Created by Scientific Design
A machine not only designs the material, but also predicts what mechanical properties it will exhibit when created.
Material Could Create Novel Electronics
Princeton researchers are going down the rabbit hole with electrons that don’t behave as they should.
Cracking Eggs for Stronger Bioplastic
Researchers are looking at eggshell waste as a way to strengthen biodegradable packaging.
Mitsubishi Develops Compact Membrane Bioreactor
Mitsubishi Electric expects to introduce the Eco-MBR into commercial use in municipal and industrial wastewater reuse systems in 2018.
Making Renewable Plastic from CO2 and Plants
PET is made from two components derived from petroleum and natural gas: terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol.
Goodyear Reveals Spherical Concept Tire for Autonomous Cars
Goodyear's Eagle-360 concept envisions ball-like tires suspended from the car by magnetic fields—the frictionless maglev system resulting in a smooth, quiet ride for passengers.
High-Energy Piping: Where to Inspect?
Risk-based inspection is the process of developing an inspection plan based on knowledge of the risk of failure of equipment.
Efficiency Gains Boost CdTe Solar Cell Potential
CdTe solar cells offer a lower-cost, lower-carbon-footprint alternative that adapts better than silicon in real-world conditions.