Engineering
Clean energy plans, including the U.S. Infrastructure Investment Act's "Clean Hydrogen Road Map," are counting on hydrogen as a fuel of the future. But current hydrogen separation technology is still falling short of efficiency ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Sailing cargo ships are making a genuine comeback.
Feb 14, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
The mottled bright green leaves of a pothos plant stood out against the flashy expanse of electric vehicles and smart products at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this year. This particular version of the familiar houseplant ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists on the forefront of the rapidly growing field of thermoelectric power generation have found that metals and metalloid compounds built upon antimony, lead, copper, tin, and bismuth hold the potential to aid in developing ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Engineering
As a building material, concrete withstands the test of time. Its use dates back to early civilizations, and today it is the most popular composite choice in the world. However, it's not without its faults. Production of ...
Dec 8, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Silicon-based transistors are rapidly approaching their limits, both in terms of speed and performance. Engineers and material scientists have thus been trying to identify alternative materials that could enable the development ...
Engineering
A new Imperial report identifies alternative materials and carbon capture technologies as critical in decarbonising the cement industry.
May 21, 2021
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Engineering
The promotion of electric cars has dramatically increased the demand for lithium-ion batteries. However, cobalt and nickel, the main cathode materials for the batteries, are not abundant. If the consumption continues, it ...
Apr 1, 2021
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Engineering
Analog electronics are electronic systems that operate with currents and voltages that continuously change over time, rather than switching only between two levels, like digital electronics. Most existing analog devices are ...
Engineering
Cement production accounts for up to nine percent of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Sabbie Miller, assistant professor in the Department ...
Oct 17, 2018
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