Researchers have developed an antimicrobial powder coating for face masks that could improve their effectiveness at stopping the spread of viruses like COVID-19. The coating was developed from proteins found in nature, and research is focused on finding a solution that could be widely applied without technical expertise.
By Ben Pilkington
3 Nov 2021
Magnesium is known to suffer rapidly from damaging corrosion due to its position in the galvanic series, the potentially rapid and thermodynamically very favorable reaction with water, and the high solubility of magnesium hydroxide. Therefore once active, corrosion can lead to rapid failure of a magnesium component.
By Nick Farmilo
3 Nov 2021
This article will explore a novel method that has the potential to design nanomaterials with less than 10 nm precision.
By Marzia Khan
3 Nov 2021
The interplay between light and hand-held device screens has driven research into light-diffusing materials that obviate such undesired aspects as image blur. As the field continues to expand, the application of anisotropic thin films is a key focus.
By John McAleese
2 Nov 2021
A recent study in the journal Polymers identifies means of regulating the shrinkage effect of UV curing to enable its use in precision manufacturing.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
1 Nov 2021
Researchers at Wuhan and Lanzhou have fabricated an efficient Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) racetrack ring using Finite Element Analysis (FEM), practical calculations and extensive testing, resulting in low leakage and weight optimization of superconducting motors; thus, augmenting its operational efficiency and capabilities.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
29 Oct 2021
A finite element model and a thermodynamic numerical method of a multi-disc clutch are developed in a study in the journal Materials to examine the effect of material characteristics on the contact pressure distribution.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
28 Oct 2021
This article reports on work where as-synthesized BCNTs are prepared by catalytic thermal Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) resulting in fast charge transfer between electrode and electrolyte.
By John McAleese
26 Oct 2021
To delay the wear resistance, coating methods have evolved significantly in recent decades as a result of the tribological needs of thermally spray coatings for wear-resistant tasks.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
26 Oct 2021
The main drawback of natural piezoelectric materials is truncated piezoelectricity. Lead oxide is a PZT component and is highly toxic in behavior. Researchers are now investigating how to substitute the PZT materials to protect the environment. Continuous research is going on to build up different lead-free materials, for eco-friendly applications.