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Study: Resin destroys coronavirus on plastic surfaces
Researchers are attempting to develop anti-viral surfaces to decrease the spread of infectious diseases.
Food grade epoxy features enhanced chemical resistance
The two-component, moderate heat-cured epoxy system offers chemical resistance to a range of bases and solvents.
Artificial surfaces use spikes, not chemicals, to destroy viruses
The artificial surface is composed of silicon and reportedly features a series of tiny spikes that can damage the structure of viruses on contact, according to its developers.
Team aims to develop a spray coating that protects vineyard grapes from wildfire smoke
To avoid the so-called “off” taste of wine produced from grapes exposed to wildfire smoke, researchers are attempting to develop a coating that can be applied to grapes in the vineyard.
Nanofiber-coated cotton bandages fight infections, increase wound healing
The Cornell University team explained that the new cotton bandage promises to help combat bacterial infections and heal chronic wounds.
E-Lectric audiogram series, episode 2: EV protect
Listen to learn about H.B. Fuller’s line of EV Protect adhesives provided by Ellsworth Adhesives.
New 'electronic skin' monitors nine markers of stress
The wearable device, dubbed CARES, which stands for consolidated artificial-intelligence-reinforced electronic skin, is as advertised: an electronic skin.
What’s new in biomimetic materials?
This article is not about worshiping dirt, or becoming one with the forest, but rather turning to biology to find inspirations for design.
New patch measures tumor size
The new approach for measuring tumors just underneath the skin involves application of a skin patch that can constantly monitor the tumor’s size via software that runs on a smartphone.
Team creates new hybrid superamphiphobic anti-corrosion and anti-icing coating
The researchers described the hybrid coating as exhibiting both superhydrophobic and superoleophobic properties.
What are calibration standards? Best electrochemistry practices for using them
Discover the role of certified buffers and conductivity standards in measuring pH accurately.
"Bone bandage" created by KAIST team
Researchers from Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have developed a piezoelectric material that encourages the growth of bone tissue, which is a typically complex process.
WALTER Surface Technologies goes beyond the grain with new technologies to enhance product life
Three new grain-enhancing technologies further maximize the life of the company's high-performance ceramic abrasives.
A metal-free diet for battery anodes
Engineers are looking to put lithium-ion batteries on a diet, as reducing their weight will improve the range and operating costs of electric vehicles.
Bioengineered material promises to halt bleeding in patients on blood thinners
To develop a more effective hemostat, the researchers simulated blood flow through pores to gauge which microscopic design would enhance absorption.
Navigating sustainability in the marine shipping industry
Sustainability for marine vessels is about more than just energy efficiency. It also requires a hard analysis and on the vessel’s waste and its numerous effects on the environment, including marine ecosystems.
Nanofluid additive boosts chiller efficiency
A nanofluid added to the chillers supplying chilled water to a district cooling plant in Abu Dhabi is reported to have increased the plant’s efficiency by 13.6%.
Facility designed to test radwaste solidification solutions
Processes and equipment for encapsulating various types of radioactive waste into a solid, secure form suitable for long-term storage will be evaluated at the site.
Researchers develop a smart wound soldering paste
The smart wound soldering paste, dubbed iSolder, which stands for intelligent solder, has been developed for wound sealing applications where sutures and staples would pose a challenge.
Scientists extract rubber from shrubs, dandelions
The researchers explained that the latex can be extracted, via specialized extraction methods, from the Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TK) dandelion and the guayule shrub.