In a recent study published in the open-access journal Polymers, researchers from Japan synthesized a novel absorbent made up of microfiber nonwoven fabric (MNWF) containing sialic acid that can react with H1-type hemagglutinin (HA) lectin present on the surface of the influenza virus, present in the air, and absorb it in the form of an aerosol.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
14 Feb 2022
In an article recently published in the journal Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, the researchers presented a 3D printed opto-microfluidic autonomous analyzer. They also reported a detailed analysis of its photometric applications.
By Surbhi Jain
14 Feb 2022
CEM Corporation is pleased to announce AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s approval of the analytical method, “Heavy Metals in a Variety of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products,” used for the analysis of toxic ...
Conductive coordination polymers are hybrid materials that offer a range of beneficial properties, many of which make them suitable for implementation in the next generation of electronic devices.
By Adrian Thompson
11 Feb 2022
In a recent study published in the open-access journal Science Reports, researchers analyzed the effect of twist angle on optical and electrical properties of twisted bilayer graphene (tBLG). They fabricated in situ tBLG with twist angles that can be continuously tuned over a wide range with high precision. This finding opens a new path for the applicability of twistronic devices.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
11 Feb 2022
Palm tree waste represents one of the most commonly encountered forms of agricultural waste. It is a crucial concern for palm oil and related industries, especially in areas where oil palms are cultivated.
By Adrian Thompson
11 Feb 2022
In a recent study published in the journal ASN Nano, researchers from China developed a bio-inspired graphene composite coating to improve anti-corrosion properties in steel.
Study: Bio-inspired Multifunctional G...
By Chinmay Saraf
11 Feb 2022
A new catalyst from the US Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory and collaborators draws hydrogen from hydrogen storage materials in a simple and efficient manner.
In a recent study published in the journal Energy Storage Materials, researchers developed a novel lithiophilic composite interlayer material that can be incorporated into the polypropylene (PP) separator, which in turn can inhibit dendritic growth of lithium (Li) in Li-ion batteries (LIBs).
By Bismay Prakash Rout
11 Feb 2022
The University of British Columbia (UBC) scientists have created an economical, non-toxic coating for nearly any fabric which reduces the infectivity of the virus that results in COVID-19 by approximately 90%.
In a recent study published in the journal Materials Today Proceedings, researchers from India investigated the effectiveness of citrus limetta peel (CLP) for removing dyes from wastewater.
By Chinmay Saraf
11 Feb 2022
Fused deposition modeling is a 3D printing technology that has been explored for several industrial applications over the past few years. Writing in SN Applied Sciences, a team of researchers has presented a trial to convert a polymer fused deposition modeling 3D printer to print clay materials for ceramic devices.
By Reginald Davey
11 Feb 2022
The vast amounts of industrial waste generated by the construction industry present an opportunity to valorize materials for use in new building projects, improving the sustainability of the sector. A new study in the Journal of Cleaner Production has provided a comprehensive review of 3D printing concrete from industrial waste.
By Reginald Davey
11 Feb 2022
Using waste oil to produce biodiesel has been proposed as an alternative to burning greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels in several world economies.
By Reginald Davey
11 Feb 2022
In nature, DNA contains the instructions for the cells that allow life to grow, thrive, and reproduce. Researchers see great potential in DNA for its ability to direct assemble of a wide range of customized artificial materials. Scientists have developed a way to design and assemble artificial DNA objects tens of thousands of times smaller than a human hair.