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Future buildings could be made with prickly pear cacti
By substituting synthetic fibers with natural alternatives, the team believes they can offer a renewable and biodegradable solution.
Engineered soil promises to protect underground water networks
The Monash team looked at specially-designed backfill materials that could potentially be used as an active corrosion protection system instead of providing mechanical support.
Beyond bentonite: How AI and nanotech are reinventing drilling fluids
Drilling fluid stabilizes wells, transports cuttings, controls pressure, protects formations and now integrates advanced monitoring technologies.
Understanding laboratory pH buffers: Essential tools for accurate measurements
These simple tips will keep results reliable and minimize any guesswork when working with applications where pH is critical.
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops the next generation of battery cell caps: Cell Caps 2
The technology can reduce cell cap height by up to 30%, which directly translates into higher energy capacity and longer operating time.
Plasma-based treatment helps cut flowers stay fresh for weeks
At the conclusion of two weeks, the team discovered that the plasma-treated flower bunches had, overall, maintained their color and freshness.
Next-gen 3D-printed bone implants mimic nature’s design
Using hydroxyapatite, which is the same compound that creates the mineral structure of natural bone, the team built bone-like scaffolds that support the body’s own capacity for tissue regeneration.
E-book: Chemical processes
Specifying the right analyzer for online process measurements requires a thorough understanding of the sample conditions, all components present and the primary purpose or intent of the measurement.
Improving coating performance and efficiency in agricultural equipment manufacturing — A case study: UNIA Group
UNIA Group, a leading European OEM with over 140 years of manufacturing experience, modernized its coating operations by implementing advanced powder and liquid finishing technologies.
New liquid metal micro pump could transform soft robotics
The tiny pump, which is roughly the size of a pea, is powered by liquid metal that converts electrical energy into fluid motion.
New rotary vane vacuum pumps deliver enhanced chemical resistance
The DuoVane 12 C and 22 C deliver high-performance, durable vacuum solutions tailored for challenging process environments.
Cole-Parmer unveils cloud-connected MasterflexLive peristaltic pumps
This new pump technology brings the internet of things (IoT) to pump applications, giving operators the ability to remotely control and monitor pumps via the internet.
DIAvent maxFlow for high-performance batteries
Maximum flow rate, adjustable trigger pressure and autonomous resealing combine in a single degassing valve.
Forward osmosis for food concentration
Forward osmosis (FO) represents a shift toward a more sustainable and quality focused model by using osmotic pressure to remove water as an alternative to heat or high hydraulic pressure.
Spider silk-inspired method transforms corn protein into ultra-tough plastic alternative
The scientists turned to a corn protein called zein, which is abundant, renewable and naturally hydrophobic. Because the material is also relatively brittle, the team took inspiration from the way spiders spin their silk to improve the zein’s mechanical strength.
Inflatable ‘marshmallow’ wings could make drones safer, more efficient
The team from Celeste Ecoflyers suggests that large, heavy drones tend to pose a significant cybersecurity risk, because they can be hijacked and potentially used for nefarious purposes by malicious hackers.
Freshwater mussel protein could inspire stronger medical-grade glues
The protein, called Dbfp7, is derived from the quagga mussel and, despite lacking a specific chemical feature that enables it to stick to surfaces underwater, it still proved capable of this type of adhesion.
Perfect hold — even at over 100 bar
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies presents an elastomer-based sealing solution for carbon dioxide air-conditioning compressors.
Hydrogen and chemicals derived from biowaste
A new electrochemical system enables the simultaneous production of hydrogen and value-added chemicals using waste glycerol.
Modular TPE bellows for special-purpose vehicles and industrial applications
Using a modular tooling concept, custom-designed bellows made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) can be produced with significantly reduced tooling and fixed costs.