Displayed over roof tops and in solar farms, silicon-based solar cells are, so far, one of the most efficient systems in generating electricity from sunlight, but their fabrication can be expensive and energy demanding, aside from being heavy and bulky. The alternative solution of lower-cost thin film solar cells also brings the caveat of being mainly composed of toxic elements such as lead or cadmium, or containing scarce elements such as indium or tellurium.
Biomedical research progress made it possible to tackle diseases and make great medical advances in recent decades. Unfortunately, to the largest extent, experimental research required animal models to move forward.
In today's societies, the word "diamond" brings to mind a series of images. It entails stories of strength, wealth, and status. But strip away these associations, and the scientific uses of the material are revealed.
Belt scale weighing systems are essential to most bulk materials handling facilities, from food processing plants to cement manufacturing and mining sites.
A study in the journal Results in Materials explores the synthesis of graphene nanosheets from plastic waste.
By David J. Cross
15 Feb 2022
The source of a persistent issue restricting the durability of sodium-ion batteries has been revealed by the researchers of Cornell University. This provides manufacturers with new insights for further production in the 21st century.
The common household antiseptic—Hydrogen peroxide, utilized to clean scratches and cuts, can also influence space shuttles.
Lubricants are vital for industry as they reduce friction and wear in machine parts. However, their manufacture is currently unsustainable, with research into green alternatives in recent years seeking to address this issue.
By Reginald Davey
14 Feb 2022
Biodegradable polymer materials have been widely explored over the past few years for the treatment and repair of tissues and organs, and a new study published in Frontiers in Materials has investigated repairing Achilles tendon injuries with these advanced materials.
By Reginald Davey
14 Feb 2022
Biomimetic structural design offers advantages for the development on flexible lithium-ion batteries, and a study published in Energy Storage Materials has demonstrated the novel design of a device inspired by crocodile skin.
By Reginald Davey
14 Feb 2022
In a recent study published in the journal Energy Research and Social Science, researchers from India studied the impact of circular economy strategies on supply chains of critical raw materials (CRMs).
By Chinmay Saraf
14 Feb 2022
In a recent study published in the open-access journal Sustainability, researchers reviewed various smart bio-agents that can promote autonomous self-healing properties of cementitious materials over a long duration of time.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
14 Feb 2022
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
The AOAC-approved method for heavy metals in cannabis products by CEM Corporation sets a new standard for safety and accuracy in cannabis testing.