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Tufts team turns silk into non-stick material
The material’s non-stick properties reportedly outperform the nonstick surfaces found on some brands of cookware.
Tank farms are key to chemical storage
When working with flow rates of chemicals, the chemical engineer must learn to manage chemical storage, as even the most optimized reaction with the best-in-industry, Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing techniques will require chemical storage along the way.
Study: Flaring allows more methane into the atmosphere than previously thought
The researchers determined that flaring’s effectiveness is overestimated, and that flaring releases five times more methane than previously thought.
Fire prevention coating earns patent
When applied to surfaces, dried and cured, Sun FireDefense's SPF3000 coating is absorbed into the substrate where it significantly reduces the potential for combustion for years after application.
Reflective coating promises to reduce solar tile temps
An 11° C reduction in surface temperature has reportedly resulted in an electrical efficiency improvement of around 6.61%, according to the Western Sydney University team.
How Micro-Epsilon sensors can improve automated welding processes
In today’s competitive labor market, automated welding can help alleviate the worker shortage.
Water research proposals sought
The Water Research Foundation invites proposals for 20 research projects that will advance the science of water for communities around the world.
Nanomaterial transforms to speed battery charging
The need for speed in charging the lithium batteries that power electric vehicles has spurred development of a new electrode material that restructures itself to accelerate the charging process.
Video: Revamped website offers PFAS mitigation solutions
The new BioLargo Inc. website highlights the cleantech developer’s systems and services that tackle water contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Monitoring solutions for cutting machines
The solution to both productivity and quality can be found in real-time machine monitoring.
Catalytic process upcycles polyethylene into propylene
Polyethylene, the most widely produced plastic, can be transformed into polypropylene, the second-most widely produced plastic, by application of a catalytic conversion process.
Team develops prototype wearable thermal camouflage jacket
the thermal camouflage jacket includes 42 patches of graphene that can be individually controlled using a microcomputer to discharge different levels of thermal radiation, without altering their temperature.
An efficient approach to rare Earth recovery from scrap metal
The process slashes both the energy and product consumption involved with rare Earth element recovery.
Rocket scientists developing torpedo-like missile that can swim and fly
According to blueprints recently detailed in the Journal of Solid Rocket Technology, which is published by the Chinese Society of Astronautics, the torpedo-like missile will demonstrate both range and speeds much greater than any torpedo currently in development.
Tips to improve power conversion efficiency
New materials, advanced controllers and improved power and switching converters play a large role in enhancing power conversion efficiency.
Fundamentals of process safety
When process safety goes awry, the incident makes the nightly or even national news, and the surrounding communities can feel the impact.
Self-sterilizing film kill viruses using room lights
The Queen’s University Belfast team suggests that the self-sterilizing film could be used to replace disposable plastic films used in the healthcare industry and also used on surfaces in food production factories.
Marine microbes munch on this biodegradable plastic
New polyurethane foam formulations not only biodegrade in land-based composts but also quickly biodegrade in seawater.
First UV moisture-curing medical adhesive
In addition to its primary curing — UV crosslinking — this adhesive also offers secondary moisture post-curing.
Newest silicone gap filler offers enhanced options for unique applications
The gap filler’s soft consistency gently conforms to uneven surfaces and components to efficiently transfer heat to a nearby heatsink.