A SITE safety specialist is delivering the first major innovation in 90 years for simple handrails which protect millions of workers across the UK.
On a theoretical basis, iron that rusts in water should not be subjected to corrosion when it comes in contact with an “inert” supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide. However, it does not end up in the same way.
A recent article in the journal Infrared Physics & Technology involves the utilization of a moving mode of induction thermography for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), for the analysis of thermal profiles of various holes and spacings.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
24 Jan 2022
Researchers from Greece and the UK have published an article in the journal Case Studies in Construction Materials regarding the experimental use of the Ground Penetrating Radar method on six concrete samples with purposely inserted items of various types.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
24 Jan 2022
In today’s world, the demand for energy is constantly on the rise as a result of increasing population and urbanization demands. While fossil fuels still dominate the main energy supply there is a demand for alternative, renewable energy sources to mitigate greenhouse gas emission and combat the climate crisis.
By David J. Cross
24 Jan 2022
High-strength bainitic steels possess properties which give them advantages over conventional steels. This has facilitated research into these materials for their application in several technological fields.
By Reginald Davey
24 Jan 2022
Writing in the journal ACS Energy Letters, a team of researchers has investigated the current status of lithium-ion battery recycling regulations across the world and their implications.
By Reginald Davey
24 Jan 2022
Research in additive manufacturing reveals advancements in thermoelectric devices, highlighting the potential of 3D printing for enhanced material performance.
By Reginald Davey
24 Jan 2022
A team of researchers recently published a paper in the journal Materials that reviewed ecological methods to synthesize nicotinic acid from commercial raw materials with a special focus on methods that could be used in potential industrial applications.
By Susha Cheriyedath
24 Jan 2022
In a recent paper published in the journal Materials, researchers from China conducted a shaking table test to examine the seismic and dynamic performance of the transfer-purge chamber in a nuclear island structure.
By Chinmay Saraf
24 Jan 2022
In a recent study published in the journal Materials, researchers from China synthesized nitrogen (N)-doped bamboo-based activated carbon (NBAC) for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and sequestration using a facile one-step mix-and-heat method.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
24 Jan 2022
In a recent study published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials, researchers analyzed palladium (Pd) composite-based electrocatalyst as an alternative to platinum (Pt) electrocatalyst-based anode for the application in methanol-based fuel cells.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
24 Jan 2022
Important optimization algorithms that are designed to solve large-scale problems such as airline schedules and supply chain logistics may soon get a boost from 2D materials that will enable the algorithms to better solve the problems and use less energy, according to Penn State researchers.
Polymer materials are used in every part of our life – from textile fibers to automotive engineering. Due to their functional properties like strength, durability, low weight, and many others, they are frequently applied in biomedicine.
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of solar cells made using perovskite and organic materials.