(PhysOrg.com) -- As a society, we are increasingly interested in finding new ways of transportation that are cleaner for the environment. New concepts in mass transit seem to be one of the main ways to move toward this future. ...
A new type of graphene aerogel will make for better energy storage, sensors, nanoelectronics, catalysis and separations.
Materials Science
Apr 22, 2015
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The Graphene Research Group at Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan) reports on the synthesis of graphene by reducing graphene oxide using microorganisms extracted from a local river.
Nanomaterials
Mar 22, 2012
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A process combining some comparatively cheap materials and the same antifreeze that keeps an automobile radiator from freezing in cold weather may be the key to making solar cells that cost less and avoid toxic compounds, ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 3, 2013
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The Philippines wants to replace millions of petrol-powered tricycles with electric ones as part of efforts to clean up the nation's polluting mass transport system, President Benigno Aquino said Friday.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 15, 2011
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Nanoporous metals are superior catalysts for chemical reactions due to their large surface area and high electrical conductivity, making them perfect candidates for applications such as electrochemical reactors, sensors and ...
Materials Science
Sep 3, 2018
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Because of their unique structure, carbon aerogels may be used for hydrogen and electrical energy storage in the future.
Materials Science
Mar 15, 2011
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Understanding the key elements of biofuel combustion is an important step toward insightful selection of next-generation alternative fuels.
Other
May 12, 2010
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NASA's Physical Science Research Program will fund eight proposals to help investigate how complex fluids and macromolecules behave in microgravity. The investigations will be conducted aboard the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Jul 29, 2013
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University of Illinois researchers are giving a light answer to the heavy question of cell growth.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 25, 2011
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