For centuries, steel has been valued for its high-tensile strength and durability and has been fundamental to societal advancement. Steel manufacturing has seen an increase in capacity, volume, and industry value for many years. However, following the Covid-19 pandemic, production has slowed.
By Sarah Moore
20 Jan 2023
According to a recent study by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), rechargeable batteries that utilize ammonium cations (NH4+) as charge carriers could offer environmentally benign and long-lasting alternatives to metal-ion-based batteries.
By Surbhi Jain
17 Jan 2023
Landfill gas (LFG) is a natural consequence of organic waste degradation in landfills. If not adequately handled, these gases can be detrimental to the ecosystem as well as public health.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
16 Jan 2023
The elemental analysis of dental materials is an important aspect of modern dentistry that helps to ensure the safety and effectiveness of various dental products. In this article, we will define what dental materials are, explore why their elemental analysis is important, what types of materials are typically analyzed, and some methods used to do the analyses.
By Blaise Manga Enuh
12 Jan 2023
Semiconductor pixel detectors are an important class of radiation and particle detection devices based on semiconductors, such as germanium or silicon (Si). A semiconductor diode is depleted by applying a reverse bias voltage on its electrodes to synthesize a simple semiconductor ionizing radiation detector.
By Samudrapom Dam
11 Jan 2023
Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing is frequently used for manufacturing products layer by layer with fewer emissions. However, all materials are not suitable for additive manufacturing. Adaptive3D has successfully developed a range of unique elastomeric resins specialized for 3D printing.
Battery technologies and electrification are meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, but there are challenges with increasing demand, an unsustainable supply chain, and the need for sustainable capacity.
Researchers are examining ways to reduce the size while simultaneously improving the resolution of medical imaging devices.
By Benedette Cuffari
15 Feb 2018
Electric vehicles will play an important role in establishing a sustainable future, but first, battery production must be updated so that it is environmentally friendly. Britishvolt provides an example of what this might look like with their new, Northumberland-based Gigaplant.
By Sarah Moore
27 Dec 2022
A Virginia, United States-based clean technology startup is applying its unique hydrothermal processing technology to treat previously hard-to-recycle textiles made out of blends of polyester and cotton.