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Keeping packaged meat fresh with natural waste padding
According to its developers, the new natural waste pad absorbs moisture while also delaying oxidation of meat.
Smart bandage monitors, treats chronic wounds
The new bandage consists of flexible, stretchy polymer featuring embedded electronic chips, biosensors and a medication layer.
A Vlier success story: The impact of ceramic
Vlier’s latest innovation is an off-the-shelf line of ceramic ball plungers.
New film colorfully cools buildings, automobiles
The film’s developers are eyeing it for cooling cars, buildings and other structures without requiring a source of external power.
McElroy: The world’s leading producer of thermoplastic pipe fusion equipment
The focus of many products has shifted toward a more sustainable, environmentally friendly model.
Car and construction components derived from lemon peels, almond shells
The aim of the BARBARA project in using agricultural residues in the making of such products is two-fold: it reportedly cuts waste while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to the researchers.
Monastic brewer makes instant beer powder
According to its developers, the process for creating this beer is shorter than traditional beer-making processes and uses less energy and fewer natural resources.
Bacteria-enhanced limewash promises to protect building surfaces
The new limewash — which is a mix of lime, minerals and water applied directly to and soaks into the brick instead of sitting directly on top of it — includes non-pathogenic bacteria.
Donaldson introduces hydraulic fluid that is four times cleaner
This new hydraulic filtration technology significantly improves hydraulic fluid cleanliness, thereby extending hydraulic component life, decreasing downtime and lowering the cost of equipment ownership.
Report: Charcoal air filters improve in-vehicle air quality
The report from WM Air, the West Midlands Air Quality Improvement Program at the University of Birmingham, suggests activated carbon filters effectively removed NO2 from the air within vehicle cabins.
Video: HVAC duct liner is glue-free
LinacouSTIC RC-IG eliminates glue from the application of fiberglass duct liner to sheet metal.
Team repurposing facemasks for carbon capture applications
The Newcastle team is converting the single-use facemasks, which contain plastic components, into porous activated carbon fibrous absorbents, capable of removing CO2 from the air.
Last known Texaco 1938 Diamond T tanker truck restored
Follow the five-year journey to restore the battered Texaco tanker truck in New Zealand.
New patch to amplify the voices of those struggling to speak
The so-called voice amplification patch, which is roughly 25 micrometers thick, reportedly interprets and projects barely voiced and even silently mouthed words when adhered to the outside of a wearer’s throat.
Self-healing, recyclable anti-corrosive polymer created by ETH Zurich
The material, dubbed poly (phenylene methylene), can reportedly be sprayed onto surfaces, solidifying when combined with paint and heat.
Team removes biofouling from ship hulls using laser radiation
In lieu of mechanical cleaning, which can damage the hull coating and introduce organisms or residue from the coating into the water, laser radiation can lethally attack marine biofouling underwater without damaging the coating of the ship's hull.
Video: Once in a generation grade
The Pramet T9415 significantly improves tool durability by increasing resistance to wear and offers higher productivity by allowing for higher cutting speeds.
Canadian company gives new life to oil waste
According to the company, drilling new oil wells requires use of drilling fluid such as oil-based mud which lubricates the drill and serves to move chunks of rock and ground out of the way.
Coating enables solar panels to self-clean
The coating reportedly inhibits the formation of biofilm and algae growth on solar panels that hinders their energy output.
Fundamentals of chemical separations
This article focuses on separating chemicals to remove contaminants. It is not intended to be a complete guide that lists every technique, but more as a way to highlight common methodologies and demonstrate how they work.