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Thermally conductive silicone meets NASA low outgassing specifications
The two-component silicone elastomer with a self-priming feature is designed for bonding, sealing and gap filling applications.
Odorless diapers achievable thanks to activated carbon?
Because odor is still an issue with modern diapers, the researchers examined the specific odor molecule and determined that under the right conditions, hydrophobic p-cresol can remain in liquid form and prevent the release of foul odor.
All about crystalline silicon solar cells
Monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon are two distinct types of silicon wafer-based solar cells.
Future medical implants, food wrappers could be composed of CBD
To develop the CBD-based bioplastic material, researchers performed a condensation reaction using adipoyl chloride and either CBD or the similar cannabigerol (CBG), to produce a polyester.
Underwater sensor may save drowning swimmers
Once developed, the sensor can reportedly be integrated into a smart device that wirelessly communicates with a smartphone app when a swimmer stops moving — a possible sign of drowning.
Wildfires may erase California’s GHG reduction progress
The carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from the 2020 blazes are approximately two times higher than California's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.
Free tool gauges plastic waste produced at construction sites
Quantifying waste volumes can help site managers plan for recycling needs and services.
Microbes that eat oil and excrete cheap, clean hydrogen
Cemvita Factory aims to extract the excess oil left in depleted oil and gas well approaching the end of their life, turning these abandoned wells into biological hydrogen farms.
Video: The major contributors to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Almost half of the plastic mass in the region is comprised of fishing nets and ropes. Where does all of this pollution originate?
Sustainable aviation fuel derived from lignin
A new two-stage catalytic process selectively converts lignin to jet-range aromatics at unprecedented carbon yields and offers a route toward a 100% drop-in sustainable aviation fuel.
Converting face masks into carbon nanotubes and Ethernet cables
Carbon contained in used masks can be recovered and upcycled to synthesize high-quality single-walled carbon nanotubes for use in the manufacture of Ethernet cable with broadband quality.
Nanomembranes may cut energy spent refining crude oil
Researchers revealed that membrane technology can separate the molecules in crude oil according to their different sizes and classes using a more energy efficient process that consumes around 90% less energy than distillation columns.
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.