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Thanks to mussels, this electrodialysis membrane has muscle
A mussel-inspired coating improves membrane capacity to separate chemicals in wastewater for recovery and reuse.
Next-generation solder alloys for a changing automotive landscape
Discover how MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions developed and tested a next-generation high-reliability solder alloy for automotive electronics.
A safer alternative to PTFE coated fabrics for industrial use
Protect personnel and the environment from the risk of PTFE exposure in your plant.
These unexpected ingredients are being used to fortify concrete: Part 2
Follow along as GlobalSpec examines some of the unusual materials being used in the manufacture of concrete in part 2 of this two-part series.
A new recipe for polyester recycling: Just add salt and heat
The metal-free recipe calls for heat and catalytic glycolysis with hartshorn salt, a common baking ingredient known as ammonium bicarbonate.
BinMaster’s new spin on the reliable rotary: BMRX-100 bin level indicator
By alerting to full and empty vessel conditions, this indicator prevents waste and saves time when handling bulk materials stored in bins and silos.
SABIC debuts LNP THERMOCOMP compound to help facilitate adoption of LDS antennas and advance device production
The compound offers better chemical resistance and hydrolytic stability, and lower warpage to benefit laser direct structuring (LDS) of antennas.
Wind, gas density and temperature monitoring combined can better predict mine disasters
All tests suggested that there are three significant correlations between gas, temperature and wind, thereby confirming that this framework shows promise for one day developing a gas warning system with improved sensitivity to minimize the incidence of gas explosions.
Self-destructing robot leaves behind only an oily puddle
When the built-in UV LEDs are triggered by the robot’s operator, subsequently heating the substance, the robot disintegrates, decomposing in under two hours and leaving only an oily residue behind.
Types of geothermal power plants
There are several kinds of geothermal plants, each with a unique mode of operation depending on the state of the geothermal reservoir and application requirements.
Stable catalyst captures methane from gas engine exhaust
A catalyst based on single palladium atoms on a cerium oxide support efficiently removes methane from engine exhaust, even when the engine is just starting.
UK team to treat mouth lesions with adhesive patch
The goal, according to the researchers, is to develop a patch that will stay in the mouth and deliver medications to the affected areas within the wearer’s mouth.
Johns Hopkins creates nanoscale tattoos for tracking the health of individual cells
This new technology will enable the placement of electronics on live cells via tattoo-like arrays that cling to the cells’ wet and fluid outer structure — even as the cells move — for roughly 16 hours.
This hybrid battery can multitask
A rechargeable biomass battery integrates electricity storage/generation and electrosynthesis of useful chemicals from furfural in one system.
New sustainable barrier coating designed to increase food packaging recyclability
The MelOx NGen has been selected as a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2023, in the sustainability in packaging category organized by Packaging Europe.
Ingredients from crustaceans, citrus peels eyed for food packaging film
The researchers suggested that the combination of the two materials would create a film with enhanced bioactive properties.
Passive cooling with a colorful bio-inspired film
Building facades and other structures can keep their cool and exterior colors with a new non-heat absorbing film inspired by the Morpho genus of neotropical butterflies.
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.