In a recent study published in the journal Metals, researchers from Germany analyzed a new patented low-cost steel that can resist corrosion at high temperatures and in a molten (solar) salt environment, when used for thermal energy storage (TES) and concentrated solar power (CSP) applications such as salt carrying pipes and containers.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
15 Dec 2021
As the world searches for practical ways to decarbonize our activities and mitigate associated climate change, approaches to alternative energy are hampered by the intermittent nature of energy sources, such as solar and wind.
The development of Cu-based catalysts is limited due to their poor thermal stability caused by the low Tammann temperature of Cu.
The use of thin film encapsulation solutions has become more common in organic electronic manufacturing.
Porous functional graded ceramics (porous FGCs) have enormous promise for overcoming the limited mechanical capabilities of uniformly highly permeable bioceramics utilized as bone transplants according to the latest stud...
By Ibtisam Abbasi
14 Dec 2021
A recent paper published in the journal Minerals reviews the presence of iron silicides in fulgurite samples to explain the connection between geological environments where these minerals are found.
By David J. Cross
14 Dec 2021
The working system of the human brain is way different from a computer as the brain works with biological cells and electrical impulses whereas a computer uses silicon-based transistors.
A new breakthrough was considered in the Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, where tribological characteristics of biodegradable natural Zn and Zn-X (Cu, Li, Ge) alloys were investigated.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
14 Dec 2021
A new paper presented in the Pharmaceutics journal has explored the use of polymers to support hemostatic wound healing; a novel approach to helping reduce the risk of hemorrhage-related death following severe wounding.
By Adrian Thompson
14 Dec 2021
Graphene oxide is a commercially important material that has been explored for use in several industries.
By Reginald Davey
14 Dec 2021
Silicon has emerged as a forerunner in research into anode materials for next generation lithium-ion batteries. However, there are challenges with the material which hinder its commercial application.
By Reginald Davey
14 Dec 2021
Polymer biocomposites are gaining research focus as sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.
By Reginald Davey
14 Dec 2021
In a recent study published in the journal Materials, researchers from Russia analyzed the difference between bending tensile and compressive deformative properties and evaluated the elastic modulus of reinforced concrete spans.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
14 Dec 2021
A group of researchers from Spain developed a quasi-3D photonic crystal-based encapsulation for cesium lead halide (CsPbX3) perovskite nanocrystals for use in optoelectronic devices.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
14 Dec 2021
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Columbia Engineering have discovered a new method to improve the toughness of materials that could lead to stronger versions of body armor, bulletproof glass and other ballistic equipment.