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Self-Healing Gel Makes Electronics More Flexible
Technology is making flexible electronics possible, but the circuits that power them are not built to bend freely and self-repair cracks.
A Salty Solution for Safer Batteries
Researchers used a water-based electrolyte containing ultra-high concentrations of a carefully selected lithium salt.
Copper Used to Produce Low-Cost Graphene
Researchers created high-quality graphene across the surface of copper foils of the type often used in lithium-ion batteries.
Adhesives Undergo a Revolution in Materials Applications
By incorporating adhesives into more product designs, engineers are benefiting from shorter lead times, improved product quality and more flexible manufacturing solutions.
Next-Generation Polymer for Automotive Applications
To overcome the negative effects of solvents, GVD created a “dry” process for applying polymers.
Sensor Detects Cable Fire Before It Starts
The sensor could be used to improve the safety of cable ducts or to detect toxic mold gases during food control, explosive gases in fertilizer silos or leaks in gas pipelines.
3D Printed Drone Tops 150mph at Dubai Air Show
Stratasys and Aurora Flight Sciences unveiled a drone aircraft built using lightweight materials to achieve speeds in excess of 150 mph.
Printing Is Poised to Enter the Fourth Dimension
The worldwide 4D printing market could exceed $60 million by 2019 and experience a greater than 40% compound annual growth rate.
Method Helps Improve Safety, Operations of Machines that Use Fuels and Lubricants
An ASTM standard provides a test method to determine the amount of fuel present in an in-service lubricant line.
Plastic Eating Worms Eat Non-Biodegradables
Stanford’s plastic-eating worms may be the solution to disposing of non-biodegradable waste.
Steam Cracker Planned by Total in Texas
The company is investing to access feedstock and low-cost energy.
Ford to Expand Use of Alcoa Alloy for 2016 Truck
The technology features an increase in metal malleability and an increase in strength.
Technology Turns Waste Paper into Sustainable Construction System
Construction system that turns recycled fibers into high strength, easy-to-assemble building materials.
Alcoa to Develop Metal Powders for 3D Printing
Company to invest $60 million on new facility in Pennsylvania.
“Designer Carbon" That Boosts Energy Storage Performance
Framework using polymers and chemicals leads to improved storage capability, Stanford researchers say.
The V8 Engine: Can It Survive Automotive Engineering Innovation?
Media reports have sounded the death knell for the V8 engine, and it can be easy to interpret recent automaker initiatives as the beginning of the end. How can this beloved motor survive to thrill a future generation of power-loving drivers?
ASTM Standard to Test Aspiration Potential of Aerosols
A new ASTM standard tests the potential of pressurized aerosol product to be inhaled and aspirated by anyone near the spraying. Aspiration can potentially cause lung damage.
Researchers Develop Repair Process for Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
Researchers from the German Aerospace Center have developed a repair process that could reduce cost and repair time for damaged aircraft components.
Changing Regulations and Energy Costs Impact the Global Chlor-alkali Industry
Concerns about the environmental impact of using mercury or asbestos have encouraged companies to convert to lower-cost alternative chlor-alkali production processes. This article talks about the old and new technologies in chlor-alkali production.
"Smart" Facades Engineered to Save Energy
Many glass-fronted office buildings are energy intensive, requiring extensive heating in winter and cooling in summer to ensure comfortable temperatures for the building's occupants.