National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tohoku University and Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) have developed a series of Er(Ho)Co2-based magnetic cooling alloys that can be used to efficiently ...
Materials Science
Apr 22, 2022
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In the future, a delayed flight due to ice will be no cause for a meltdown.
Condensed Matter
Aug 30, 2019
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A research team of Tohoku University, Nissan Motor Co., Shinshu University, and Okayama University made a groundbreaking discovery in the quest to replace hydrofluorocarbons in refrigeration systems with natural refrigerants ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 19, 2019
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The operator of Japan's destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant switched on a giant refrigeration system on Thursday to create an unprecedented underground ice wall around its damaged reactors. Radioactive water has been flowing ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 31, 2016
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Keeping food fresh is no easy feat. Trials of transporting ice over long distances and the hazards of systems that rely on toxic gases riddle the pages of refrigeration history. And although cooling science has come a long ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 9, 2014
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(Phys.org) —The laws of thermodynamics determine what is possible and impossible in classical systems. Lately, scientists have been working on establishing quantum analogues of these fundamental laws to determine the performance ...
Just as people have embraced computers and smart phones, they may also give their blessing to talking tissue boxes and other smart objects, according to Penn State researchers.
Hi Tech & Innovation
May 1, 2013
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(Phys.org) —A breakthrough in nanolaser technology has been made by Arizona State University researchers.
Optics & Photonics
Mar 12, 2013
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I have a decidedly dumb house. Don't get me wrong, I love my home. It's well insulated, quiet and comfortable.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 22, 2013
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Running a supermarket requires a lot of electricity. Long rows of refrigerators have to be kept cool and large areas have to be lit. A new concept enables supermarket operators to cut their energy use by around 25 percent.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 6, 2013
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