HEADLINES ARCHIVE
New report identifies engineering research priorities for sustainable material design, scale-up and recyclability
Transformative materials for more sustainable concrete, chemicals and polymers are the focus of this report from the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance.
Composite materials can feel infinite – and they nearly are
Composites are new materials made from one or more different materials. Sounds simple? Well, there is more to it.
Demo and agricultural waste promise to transform the construction sector
The materials, which were developed as part of the ReMatBuilt project at the institute, are a combination of demolition waste and plant production residue.
Yokogawa releases extractive tunable diode laser spectrometer TDLS8220
The instrument provides accurate and reliable oxygen measurements for safe continuous operations in oil and gas, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals industries.
Allrounder 470 H: Turnkey system produces adapters for medical technology
At Chinaplas 2024, the Arburg exhibit will use a family mold to produce two different adapters for medical technology fully automatically, including camera inspection and sample part storage.
Steering toward reduced vehicle emissions via electrification
A new electrification strategy strengthens nitrogen oxides emission control at low temperatures in diesel-powered vehicles.
A tool for smart coatings analysis and connected measurements
The new analyzer includes a proportional counter detector for routine measurements of common platings and user-friendly features designed to enhance high-volume testing needs.
Perovskite solar cells get the lead out
Air-stable lead- and tin-free perovskite solar modules were produced with an antimony-based perovskite-inspired material.
Nanoplastics invade and degrade bottled water
A liter of bottled water was found to contain some 240,000 detectable plastic fragments, a quantity 10 to 100 times greater than previous estimates.
Video: Production underway at the largest liquid green hydrogen plant in the US
The facility is engineered to produce 15 tons per day of liquid electrolytic hydrogen, a supply sufficient to power approximately 15,000 forklifts per day.
New nanocoating technology enhances the antiviral activity of surfaces
The researchers are eyeing the coating technology for applications involving medical materials, home appliances and building materials.
Team aims to unlock the treasures held in produced water
According to the Texas A&M team, the waste byproduct of oil and gas operations reportedly includes virtually every element in the periodic table.
Antireflective coatings enhance solar cell performance
A silicon dioxide-zirconium dioxide blend proved effective in improving polycrystalline solar cell power conversion efficiency.
Thread-forming screws for high-performance plastics and bioplastics
These screws are ideal for applications that require high load-bearing screw fastenings, high preload force and high loosening security.
Team fabricates solar cells thinner than a sheet of paper
The researchers have managed to manufacture silicon cells that are just 50 micrometers thick — reportedly thinner than a standard sheet of paper.
CO2Meter multi-sensor safety alarm adds oxygen capabilities
The oxygen sensing solutions are designed to meet safety standards for cold storage applications and more.
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.