The Fiber Shredder: Professor's machine could make clothing more recyclable
The textile industry is a major polluter, producing 92 million tons of textile waste globally each year, according to Boston University.
Jul 18, 2024
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The textile industry is a major polluter, producing 92 million tons of textile waste globally each year, according to Boston University.
Jul 18, 2024
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Engineering
Computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices require active cooling to prevent overheating. Typically, devices in the entertainment industry and power electronics are cooled by directing an airflow to specific areas. ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Automotive
In railway maintenance, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning technologies marks a shift from traditional inspection methods. A new study published in High-speed Railway introduces a high-performance ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Without a map, it can be just about impossible to know not just where you are, but where you're going, and that's especially true when it comes to materials properties.
Mar 29, 2024
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Engineering
MIT chemical engineers have devised an efficient way to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, a chemical precursor that can be used to generate useful compounds such as ethanol and other fuels.
Mar 27, 2024
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Hardware
Johns Hopkins electrical and computer engineers are pioneering a new approach to creating neural network chips—neuromorphic accelerators that could power energy-efficient, real-time machine intelligence for next-generation ...
Mar 5, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Mexico could grow its economy while saving the planet by building biorefineries that can turn seaweed, sugar cane, cooking oil and even vegetable peel into fuel and pharmaceuticals. Now, the country needs a new 'bioeconomy ...
Feb 13, 2024
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Business
Finnish airline Finnair this week instituted a new voluntary policy whereby it is now weighing passengers in addition to their luggage.
Feb 9, 2024
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Engineering
The construction industry is recognized for its high resource consumption and large waste generation. Among the waste products generated are construction-generated sludge (CGS) and construction-generated surplus soil (CGSS). ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Engineering
"Zwitterionic" might not be a word you come across every day, but for Professor Patrick Doyle of the MIT Department of Chemical Engineering, it's a word that's central to the technology his group is developing to remove micropollutants ...
Jan 9, 2024
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