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UIC coating prevents icing on airplanes
To create the new de-icing coating, reportedly biofriendly and longer lasting than available de-icing solutions, the team based its recipe on current de-icing chemicals.
Pyrolysis process proposed for recycling wind turbines
The method breaks down composite materials into constituent parts, primarily phenol and fiber, for reuse.
Video: Squid-inspired film developed by UCI
By mimicking how cephalopods, or squid, alter their chromatophore size to camouflage their bodies, the researchers were able to develop an infrared-reflecting metallized polymer film capable of tunable thermoregulation.
Study: Tire rubber reinforces conventional concrete in real-world structures
Studying slabs of both the reinforced concrete and conventional concrete, the team determined that the reinforced crumb rubber concrete often outperformed conventional concrete.
Sealed surface conversion system from NORD provides optimal protection for demanding environments
The sealed surface conversion system offers a reliable solution for the surface treatment of gearboxes, motors, variable frequency drives and other components.
Flat belt drives: Answers to four frequently asked questions
There are several types of belt drives, with each type having its unique design, advantages and applications.
Handheld tool eliminates need for radioactive isotope in lead paint analysis
Without the need for a radioactive isotope, the tool greatly reduces the regulatory burden of owning and controlling radioactive materials and eliminates costly isotope replacement.
Low-cost technique assesses 3D-printed metal component quality
The directional reflectance microscopy method uses an optical camera, a flashlight and a notebook computer that runs proprietary machine-learning software.
Insect-inspired material paves the way for antibacterial packaging
The nanopillar-enhanced plastic reportedly kills up to 70% of bacteria without using chemicals and promises to extend the shelf life and improve the quality of packaged foods.
Qosina introduces new line of luer lock connectors to address nylon shortage
The global Zytel nylon shortage is addressed with an expanded luer lock connector product line.
Adhesive dispensing and pre-activation in one step
The method is ideal for bonding and encapsulating temperature-sensitive electronic components, as the adhesive is already irradiated during the dispensing process.
Video: Coating promises to suppress flames in construction materials
In addition to being applied to construction materials, the Texas A&M team believes that the coating can be applied by homeowners to protect fences and barns, textiles, 3D-printed parts and for components used in the aviation and automotive sectors.
Producing tires with flower power
Efforts are underway to bring dandelion-sourced domestic natural rubber to the U.S. market more quickly than tree-sourced rubber.
Plastic waste as CO2 collector
Tackling two environmental problems at once, researchers in Texas devised a process to convert waste plastic into an effective carbon dioxide sorbent.
More efficient 3D-printed heat exchanger developed by University of Glasgow engineers
The researchers describe how they developed and built the prototype system estimated to be 50% more effective than a market-leading conventional heat exchanger despite being one-tenth of its size.
Watch magnetic nanobots grab pollutants from water
Temperature-responsive magnetic nanorobots were engineered to bond with heavy metals under certain circumstances and release them under others.
Colorado facility works to eradicate chemical weapons stockpile
This final campaign will be conducted in three static detonation chambers — armored, stainless steel vessels.
NETZSCH presents new high-performance peristaltic pump — The PERIPRO
The PERIPRO delivers flow rates between 0.2 m3/h (7.1 ft3/h) and 13 m3/h (459.1 ft3/h) and pressures of up to 10 bar (145 psi). It is suitable for industrial, water treatment, petrochemical, mining, agriculture and maritime applications.
Boiler deaerator: Working principle, types and some key design calculations
Deaerators are essential devices that offer numerous benefits in a wide range of industrial applications. However, these advantages will only be felt if engineers correctly size the deaerators and feed pump to suit their applications.
UK, US militaries power drone with synthetic fuel
The environmentally friendly fossil fuel alternative — trialed under the RAF’s Vermeer Project, which seeks to invest in emerging technologies — was created by U.K. company C3 Biotechnologies.