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An underwater vacuum for deep sea mining
“The Collector” is a 90 ton underwater vacuum operating from its mothership — the Hidden Gem — and featuring four nozzles and sensors for vacuuming rocks from the ocean floor.
A fabric that adapts to changing temperatures
FibeRobo is a programmable, shape-changing smart fiber composed of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) that enable the fabric to become more insulated in colder temperatures and less insulated in warmer temperatures.
Fundamentals of nanofluids for thermal management systems
Nanofluids have emerged as a promising contender for optimized working fluids as they offer potential enhancement in heat transfer capabilities, opening new frontiers in thermal management.
Food processing plant pathogen eradicated by blue light
While L. monocytogenes has previously proven to be powerfully resistant to elimination, its destruction was expedited when the cells or biofilms were placed on polystyrene.
These materials will soak up oil spills: Part 1
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we examine, in a two-part feature, some of the technologies being used to clean up oil spills, ranging from sponges to human hair.
Monitoring water discharges from the Fukushima nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency is now conducting comprehensive and continuous safety reviews of treated water discharged from the damaged reactor.
UK facility advances circular economy for plastic lab waste
This pilot plant can recycle up to 60% of plastic waste generated at research and industrial laboratories back into new lab consumables.
One component epoxy features high glass transition temperature
The toughened epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications is a true one-component system, not premixed and frozen, with an unlimited working life at room temperature.
ArburgSOLUTIONworld: A finger on the pulse!
Fakuma 2023 attendees made active use of the opportunity to experience how greater sustainability, digitalization and automation can be implemented by Arburg in the world of plastics.
Supplying clean water for industrial applications
Cleaning up cooling water occurs in several stages. Physical contamination must be removed, the chemistry must be adjusted and biological growth must be limited.
Power from poultry: Feathers for fuel cells
Nothing to cluck at here: keratin derived from chicken feathers is processed for inclusion in fuel cells as a thin membrane capable of conducting protons.
Plasma technology transforms microalgae into bioactive coatings for improved wound care
Using argon atmospheric plasma jet technology, the team reportedly transformed the microalgae Spirulina maxima into bioactive coatings that promote wound healing, fight bacterial infections and apply anti-inflammatory properties.
Reusable PPE technology is heating up
Self-decontaminating composite textile material enables multiuse personal protective equipment (PPE).
Pickleball tech: The science behind the serve
Get a glimpse of how companies and engineers are getting creative with the most quintessential of pickleball equipment: the paddle.
This octopus grabs radioiodine in nuclear fission systems
The eight-armed crystal structure is capable of capturing iodine in aqueous and organic solutions, and on the interface between the two.
SABIC debuts higher PCR content LNP ELCRIN copolymer resin with enhanced performance
Adopting these polycarbonate-based copolymer materials, which contain up to 75% certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, can help users advance their sustainability initiatives without sacrificing key attributes.
Seco R&D delivers for Scania
Seco devised a way to extend the life of one tool by a factor of 20 when using it to cut a new type of cast iron for Scania's engines.
Turning spent coffee grounds into packaging film
What makes spent coffee grounds appropriate for this application is that they are readily available and contain lignocellulosic fibers, which are ingredients necessary to manufacture films.
New oil spill boom introduced by FyterTech Nonwovens
The company announced that its recently launched AquaSpill Rapid Recovery Boom would be joining its already available Open Net Boom and Sock-In-Net Boom.
High-efficiency absorbent for marine and land environments introduced by EarthSafe
FlashDry is composed of renewable materials and is classified as both a universal and hazmat absorbent featuring hydrophobic and oleophilic properties for marine or land environments.