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Considering the Insulation Potential of Hybrid Xerogels

A group of researchers recently developed new resorcinol formaldehyde and silica-based porous hybrid xerogel for super thermal insulation application using a cost-effective sol-gel and microwave heating process without going through any supercritical drying process.

5 Jan 2022

Avoiding Bakery Product Mold with Palladium-Based Oxygen Scavengers

In a study published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life, researchers from Switzerland investigated the use of palladium-based oxygen scavengers to improve the shelf life of bakery products.

5 Jan 2022

Scientists Explore 3D Semiconductor Particles Offering 2D Properties

Two-dimensional semiconductors have a big edge as far as creating next-generation electronics is concerned. They are quicker, stronger, and highly efficient. But, they are extremely hard to fabricate.

4 Jan 2022

An Overview of Acoustic and Piezoelectric Acoustic Metamaterials

In a recent paper published in the journal Applied Materials Today, researchers from the United Kingdom evaluated the progress in the field of acoustic metamaterials, focusing on passive acoustic metamaterials, piezoelectric acoustic metamaterials, and metasurfaces.

4 Jan 2022

Effects of Chemical Pre-Treatment on Biomass Methane Fermentation

The current paper in energies explored the quantitative and qualitative variability in lignocellulosic materials (biomass) actively engaged in methane fermentation, i.e., carbohydrates, as a consequence of industrial pre-treatment.

4 Jan 2022

New Microwave Absorbing Material in the Form of Sodium Cobaltates

As per the research published in Ceramics International, a new microwave absorption substance, sodium cobaltates (Na0.78CoO2), was produced via a solid-state process and showed excellent electromagnetic attenuation.

4 Jan 2022

Investigating the Influence of Inert Gases on Flame Characteristics, Emissions, and Heat Flux

Research published in the journal Energies investigated the impacts of inert substances in fuel gas through trials on three distinct chemical burners (staged gasoline flame, stage-managed air burner, and low-calorific burner).

4 Jan 2022

Laser Transmission Welding on Ceramic Surface after Pulse Laser Micro-Texture Pretreatment

In a recent study published in the journal Ceramics International, researchers from China analyzed a new laser transmission-based welding method to enhance the welding strength between ceramic surfaces and highly transparent polymers.

4 Jan 2022