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OKW’s new transparent soft-touch lacquer offers huge range of color options
The new lacquer is ideal for a wide range of OKW enclosures and potentiometer knobs, notably those used for handheld and wearable electronics.
Spent coffee grounds can strengthen concrete
Coffee biochar can be used to replace a portion of the sand that goes into the manufacture of concrete — the extraction of which for the construction industry alone has had a significant impact on the environment.
These unexpected ingredients are being used to fortify concrete: Part 1
Follow along as GlobalSpec examines some of the unusual materials being used in the manufacture of concrete in part 1 of this two-part series.
Henkel LOCTITE® Threadlockers FAQ
Get answers to your Henkel LOCTITE® Threadlocker questions with our audiogram.
A sweet way to stretch flow battery longevity
A sweetened catalyst based on a glucose derivative balances the flow of negative electrons during the battery discharge cycle.
Team upcycles plastic into soap
The researchers determined that it would be possible to convert polyethylene into fatty acids, and with a few extra steps, to subsequently produce soap.
ESA seeks antimicrobial linings for future spacesuits
BACTeRMA uses chemical compounds called secondary metabolites with antibiotic properties that enable them to protect themselves against other harmful bacteria.
Coated sponge could destroy harmful algal blooms
The new environmentally safe solution for killing toxin-producing algae and cyanobacteria involves a floating sponge coated in a charcoal-like substance paired with an oxidizing agent.
A recipe for long-term carbon sequestration
Two ingredients are needed to cost-effectively sequester atmospheric carbon for durations of thousands of years: vegetation and salt.
Turning bugs into bioplastics
A chemical present in the carcasses of black soldier flies reportedly features several different proteins and nutritious compounds, making it ideal for a number of applications including as a bioplastic.
Study: Deserted oil wells are environmental time bombs in Canada
The steel and concrete structures that sit inactive just below the surface will erode and break down over time and also emit methane, according to the researchers.
A biodegradable substitute for industrial plastics
The more environmentally benign material fuses copolyesters based on dicarboxylic acids with hemp.
Video: Bioremediation solution targets 1,4-dioxane in groundwater
The portable system has been demonstrated to degrade 99% of 1,4-dioxane, a pervasive synthetic industrial chemical that is completely miscible in contaminated groundwater.
An improved adsorbent for cesium capture
Dittmarite-type magnesium phosphates offer high cesium adsorption capacities.
How to measure thermal energy storage
Innovative technologies, such as solar thermal and geothermal systems, are helping to meet a portion of the world’s energy demand while minimizing the detrimental greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional fossil fuel-based systems.
Researchers aim to revolutionize fluoride salt pump technology
The research team plans to employ experimental and numerical methods to investigate the static and dynamic performance of fluoride salt-lubricated bearings and high-temperature seals.
SEE and ExxonMobil embark on first-of-its-kind food packaging tray circularity initiative in Australia
The collaboration will divert approximately 900 tons of plastic waste annually from landfill or incineration.
Single-walled carbon nanotubes for energy storage
These structures show great potential in various energy-related applications, including supercapacitors, batteries, solar cells and hydrogen storage.
Salty hydrogel swigs water from air
The superabsorbent material can soak up a record amount of moisture from the air across a range of humidity levels.
A brief guide to high temperature coatings
This article provides an overview of high temperature coating technologies available for operating temperatures from 200° F to 1,200° F (93° C to 649° C).