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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.
Video: Bread eating fungus produces yarn, paper and leather
The bread was dried and ground into breadcrumbs and mixed with water in a reactor. The researchers then added spores of Rhizopus delemar — which are often found on decaying food.
Demystifying the powder coating specification
Optimize project results and sustainability with the correct language for specifying powder coatings.
Study: An enzymatic route to plastic upcycling
A polyethylene terephthalate-based enzyme effectively breaks down polyester into its fundamental components for reuse.
An eco-friendly refrigerant for supermarkets
The non-flammable, energy-efficient refrigerant meets stricter regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Watch the Loctite pro pump handheld dispenser in action
The system can be used with 50 ml or 250 ml bottles of Loctite anaerobic adhesives to create a complete dispensing system.
Plans to ramp up PV module recycling
A five-year strategy focuses on outreach with stakeholders, data gathering and analysis, and hardware and processes research.