Domino-like crystallization of glass
Credit: Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo Tokyo, Japan - Materials in a glassy state are everywhere in ...
Tag: Industrial Engineering/Chemistry
An enzyme system for the hydrogen industry
Platinum-free biocatalyst for fuel cells and water electrolysisCredit: Dr. James Birrell / MPI CEC An enzyme could make a dream ...
Dartmouth engineering study shows renewable energy will enhance power grid’s resilience
Credit: Dakota Thompson/Dartmouth A new Dartmouth Engineering study shows that integrating renewable energy into the American Electric Power System (AEPS) ...
Magnetic nanoparticles pull valuable elements from water sources
Earth-friendly process may help make critical materials sourcing economically feasible in the U.S.Credit: (Graphic: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) RICHLAND, Wash.--A ...
Materials research says yes to wood
Credit: © TU Graz / BPTI As a renewable resource, wood offers great potential in the fight against the climate ...
Skoltech scientists find a way to make pultrusion faster
Credit: Timur Sabirov / Skoltech A research team from the Skoltech Center for Design, Manufacturing and Materials (CDMM) studied the ...
Researchers develop artificial intelligence that can detect sarcasm in social media
Credit: University of Central Florida Computer science researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a sarcasm detector. Social ...
In graphene process, resistance is useful
Rice lab uses laser-induced graphene process to create micron-scale patterns in photoresistCredit: Tour Group/Rice University HOUSTON - (May 6, 2021) ...
Diversity and universality of jamming
Credit: Osaka University Researchers at Chinese Academy of Science and Osaka University show that, unlike the crystalline close packing of ...
First detailed look at how charge transfer distorts a molecule’s structure
Charge transfer is highly important in most areas of chemistry, including photosynthesis and other processes in living things. A SLAC ...
Nanoplastics and other harmful pollutants found in disposable face masks — Regulation and research urgently needed, say experts
Credit: Swansea University Swansea University scientists have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants that are released from disposable face masks when ...
Strategic formulation of common cement could have a big impact on water purification
Powerful combinatorial analysis amplifies limited experimental data to find the right cement ingredients for water purificationCredit: U.S. Geological Survey Department ...
Story tips: Stealthy air leak detection, carbon to chemicals and recycling goes large
Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Buildings - The mirage effect A team of researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory ...
Neural nets used to rethink material design
Rice lab's new strategy puts evolution of microscopic structures on fast trackCredit: Mesoscale Materials Science Group/Rice University HOUSTON - (April ...
Electron beam melting gets brittle metal into shape
KIT researchers are the first to print tungsten components for use at high temperatures by electron beam meltingCredit: Markus Breig, ...
Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting
New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact - and performance is nearly as good as ...
A minty-fresh solution: Using a menthol-like compound to activate plant immune mechanisms
A menthol-like compound was found to boost the expression of genes that protect crop species from pest-related damageCredit: Tokyo University ...
Improved catalyst may translate to petrochemical production gains
A new and improved zeolite could mean greater yield and longer lifecycles for petrochemical catalystsCredit: University of Houston Aromatics are ...
Energy-saving gas turbines from the 3D printer
Neutrons 'see' internal stress in components made by additive manufacturingCredit: Dr. Tobias Fritsch / BAM 3D printing has opened up ...
National lab, municipal power utility test energy storage for small hydropower generation
Credit: INL photo by Chris Morgan Idaho National Laboratory has turned to its own backyard to test how small hydropower ...