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Watch: Snowflake Fractals
A surprising finding when applying low voltage to an alloy of gallium has implications for the shape control of liquid metals, and the development of electronic, electromagnetic and optical devices that take advantage of their metallic properties.
Research Could Save Money and Reform Nuclear Waste Reprocessing
Rutgers-New Brunswick scientists have been seeking a better way to capture radioactive iodides in spent nuclear reactor fuel. They have developed an extremely efficient “molecular trap” that can be recycled and reused.
New Eco-Friendly Jet Fuel Being Developed from Corn Cobs and Wood Chips
University of Delaware researchers are working to develop an alternative jet fuel. Instead of petroleum, UD researchers want to power planes with corncobs and wood chips — stuff that people generally don’t care about.
New 3D Printing Lab Opens on University of Miami Campus
On Monday, October 23, 2017, the University of Miami opened the UM College of Engineering – Johnson & Johnson 3D Printing Center of Excellence Collaborative Laboratory.
New Catalytic Converters Developed that Produce Clean Air in Cities
Reducing pollution from cars and meeting stricter exhaust gas standards are major challenges when trying to develop catalytic converters. A new concept may help treat exhaust gases after the cold start of engines and in urban traffic while reducing the consumption of expensive noble metals.
Freshwater Generator Cuts Power Consumption by Almost 70%
The generator maximizes energy efficiency and capacity-to-footprint ratio by making use of the vessel’s existing seawater cooling system pumps.
Harvesting CO2 to Grow Algae, Store Energy
The harvesting unit is designed to capture 500 g of CO2 from ambient air per day by use of sorbents.
Silica Filter Designed to Cut Power Plant Water Use
The filter reduces freshwater requirements at power plants by increasing the number of times cooling tower water can be reused and recycled.
New Ways to Separate Your Methane from Your Carbon Dioxide
A novel type of polymeric membrane is introduced for effective separation of methane and carbon dioxide, essential for the production of natural gas and biogas.
Pipe Organs, Steam Engines and One Historic Valve Solution
Two very different technologies—pipe organs and steam engines—were undergoing innovative growing pains in the 1840s, and the remedies were surprisingly similar technologies.
Battery-like Electrodes Desalinate Brackish Water
Prussian blue analog-based electrodes could make desalination of brackish waters economically desirable and energy efficient.
Ironmaking 101 – From Ore to Iron with Smelting and Direct Iron Reduction
While the blast furnace remains an important tool for ironmaking, newer technologies such as smelting and direct iron reduction are available to produce iron with minimal byproduct generation and slag-free hot metal. Smelting reduction and direct iron reduction can reduce energy input, lower greenhouse gas emissions and minimize slag byproduct generation, resulting in overall cost, productivity and life cycle enhancements.
A 4 Million Metric Ton Milestone for CO2-Capture Project
A carbon dioxide capture system designed and operated by Air Products and Chemicals has collected and transported its 4-millionth metric ton of CO2.
Liquid Suspension Physics: Impact on Manufacturing
New research has established that the surface texture of microparticles in a liquid suspension can cause internal friction that significantly alters the suspension’s viscosity. There may be industrial applications ranging from biopharmaceuticals to chemical manufacturing.
High-Temperature Ceramic Pump Transfers Liquid Metal
The pump operates at record temperatures exceeding 1,400 C (1,673 K) and can transfer high temperature liquids such as molten tin.
Pure Oxygen for Efficient Ozone Generation
Linde developed their OZORA™ Oxygen Recovery System to reduce oxygen consumption and operating expenses and to improve system efficiency.
Inline Hot Runner Tech Benefits Injection Molding Operations
The inline option allows for high cavitation molds with a small footprint, reducing cost while providing outstanding gate quality.
Converting Algal Biofuel Waste into Valuable Commodities
The biowaste is converted to fertilizer and bio-oil by a semi-continuous anaerobic digestion process.
One-Step Reforming of Methane and Carbon Dioxide Yields Fuels, Chemicals
A new plasma synthesis process promises to enhance greenhouse gas emissions control while producing valuable chemical feedstocks.
Researchers Develop a Nanomaterial that Uses Solar Energy to Generate Hydrogen from Seawater
A new hybrid nanomaterial uses solar energy to generate hydrogen from seawater. This method is cheaper and more efficient than current materials.