Writing in Materials, a team of researchers from Germany and Canada have investigated the development of hybrid multifunctional fiber composites for efficient electrical energy transfer and lightweight electrical propulsion systems.
By Reginald Davey
12 Sep 2022
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed a ground-breaking plastic film that can kill viruses that land on its surface with room light.
A team of researchers have observed and reported for the first time the unique microstructure of a novel ferroelectric material, enabling the development of lead-free piezoelectric materials for electronics, sensors, and energy storage that are safer for human use.
An academic/enterprise partnership that includes Penn State researchers is developing a new dielectric material to enable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines with shorter scan times and higher image resolutions, good news for cutting the cost of MRI scans for the hospitals and for patients who struggle with MRI-related anxiety.
In an article recently published in the journal Additive Manufacturing, researchers discussed a technique based on optics for the calculation of oxygen concentration in recycled metal powders for additive manufacturing (AM).
By Surbhi Jain
12 Sep 2022
Membrane technology is frequently used in the treatment of dirty water to remove suspended particles, colloids, and organic contaminants.
A new structure has been created for the cathode’s micro-sized particles, leading to safer and longer-lasting batteries capable of working at high voltage and power vehicles to cover greater driving distances.
In a review recently published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers discussed the recent development in the prevention of corrosion of degradable magnesium (Mg) for implant applications.
By Surbhi Jain
9 Sep 2022
In a paper recently published in the open-access journal ACS Energy Letters, researchers presented a comprehensive X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) study of three Li salts, namely lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6), lithium bis-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI), and lithiumbis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI).
By Chinmay Chari
9 Sep 2022
Scientists from Spain have collaborated on a new research paper published in Sustainability applying machine learning to archaeology for critical issues such as determining artifact provenance and sustainability.
By Reginald Davey
9 Sep 2022
New research published online in the journal Sensors has demonstrated the development of an innovative smart glove for translating sign language to enable enhanced communications between sign language users and other individuals.
By Reginald Davey
9 Sep 2022
A household microwave oven modified by a Cornell engineering professor is helping to cook up the next generation of cellphones, computers and other electronics after the invention was shown to overcome a major challenge faced by the semiconductor industry.
Charging and discharging a battery cell transforms its electrode material into a ?"super" material.
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Li-ion batteries (LIBs) that are frequently used among commercial batteries assist the contemporary ITC society, comprising EVs and smartphones.