First step toward optimal biofuels production
A long-overlooked first step in developing sustainable aviation fuels is to begin with the right configuration of molecular ingredients.
Feb 25, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Washington State University
Washington State University (WAZZU) is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university. The university is well known for its programs in chemical engineering, veterinary medicine, agriculture, animal science, food science, plant science, architecture, neuroscience, criminal justice, and communications, as well as its atmospheric, biological chemistry, shock physics, sleep, and wood materials research laboratories. It is ranked in the top-ten universities in the US in terms of clean technology and it is one of 96 public and private universities in America with "very high research activity," as determined by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
- Address
- Pullman, Washington, United States of America 99164
- Website
- http://www.wsu.edu/
- Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_State_University
Engineering
Nano-engineered sealer leads to more durable concrete
A nanomaterials-engineered penetrating sealer developed by Washington State University researchers is able to better protect concrete from moisture and salt—the two most damaging factors in crumbling concrete infrastructure ...
Feb 16, 2022
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Robotics
People prefer interacting with female robots in hotels
People are more comfortable talking to female rather than male robots working in service roles in hotels, according to a study by Washington State University researcher Soobin Seo.
Feb 3, 2022
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Engineering
Using 3D printing for alloy materials innovation
While millions of people around the world enjoy renewed mobility from hip and knee replacements, many don't realize that the materials used in such implants have basically stayed the same since the 1960s.
Jan 19, 2022
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Computer Sciences
AI algorithm provides better way to build nanoporous materials
Nanoporous materials might someday solve some of society's biggest challenges, from absorbing carbon dioxide or methane from air to storing hydrogen gas for fuel to sensing toxic compounds in the air.
Nov 11, 2021
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Engineering
Researchers test electric personal flying machine
Imagine hopping into a zero carbon emission, personal aircraft and zipping skyward over the traffic and congestion to land conveniently right at the office.
Nov 3, 2021
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Automotive
Congestion pricing could shrink car size
Rush hour will likely return when pandemic lockdowns lift, but a new study suggests that congestion pricing—policies that charge tolls for driving during peak hours—could not only cure traffic jams but also convince motorists ...
May 13, 2021
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Engineering
Electron-producing microbes power sustainable wastewater treatment
WSU researchers have developed a sustainable wastewater treatment system that relies on electron-producing microbial communities to clean the water.
Dec 17, 2020
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Security
No honor among cyber thieves
A backstabbing crime boss and thousands of people looking for free tutorials on hacking and identity theft were two of the more interesting findings of a study examining user activity on two online 'carding forums,' illegal ...
Jul 22, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers advance fuel cell technology
Washington State University researchers have made a key advance in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) that could make the highly energy-efficient and low-polluting technology a more viable alternative to gasoline combustion engines ...
Jun 8, 2020
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