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Multifunctional structural battery achieves both high energy density and load-bearing capacity
Structural batteries are used in industries such as eco-friendly, energy-based automobiles, mobility, and aerospace, and they must simultaneously meet the requirements of high energy density for energy storage and high load-bearing ...
Engineering
Nov 27, 2024
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Shape-shifting antenna uses memory alloys to adapt to temperature change
By leveraging cutting-edge additive manufacturing techniques and shape memory alloys, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have created an antenna that can change its shape ...
Engineering
Nov 27, 2024
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Protective TiO₂ layer enhances longevity of photoelectrodes used in solar hydrogen production
The commercialization of solar green hydrogen production technology is nearing realization, thanks to the development of a novel protective material that significantly enhances the longevity of photoelectrodes, the key component ...
Engineering
Nov 26, 2024
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A lollipop interface for simulating taste in virtual environments
A team of biomedical engineers and virtual reality researchers has developed a lollipop interface to simulate taste in a virtual environment. They have published their research in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Oxide dispersion-strengthened FeCrAl alloys endure liquid metal flow at 600°C, resembling a fusion blanket environment
In a study published in the journal Corrosion Science, researchers explored protective coatings to advance corrosion resistance in fusion reactors. They tested α-Al2O3 oxide layers on oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) ...
Engineering
Nov 25, 2024
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Compact LCOS microdisplay uses fast CMOS backplane for high-speed light modulation
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, in collaboration with HOLOEYE Photonics AG, have developed a compact LCOS microdisplay with high refresh rates that enables improved optical modulation. ...
Hardware
Nov 25, 2024
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To design better water filters, engineers look to manta rays
Filter feeders are everywhere in the animal world, from tiny crustaceans and certain types of coral and krill, to various mollusks, barnacles, and even massive basking sharks and baleen whales. Now, MIT engineers have found ...
Engineering
Nov 25, 2024
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Graphene nanocomposite dry coating improves lithium-ion batteries
Caltech researchers from campus and JPL have collaborated to devise a method for coating lithium-ion battery cathodes with graphene, extending the life and performance of these widely used rechargeable batteries.
Engineering
Nov 25, 2024
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Engineers build raptor-inspired feathered drone with morphable wings and twisting tail that can initiate banking
A pair of engineers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has designed, built and tested a feathered, hawk-inspired drone capable of carrying out banking maneuvers without using its wings.
X-shaped, tiny, soft robot can manipulate and move objects ranging from tofu to nuts and bolts
A team of roboticists and engineers affiliated with several institutions in South Korea, working with the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, has developed a tiny soft robot that is capable of manipulating multiple ...
Michigan State engineering prof, student design helmet inserts to help drown out crowd noise for QBs
The sight was a common one for Andrew Kolpacki. For many a Sunday, he would watch NFL games on TV and see quarterbacks putting their hands on their helmets, desperately trying to hear the play call from the sideline or booth ...
Engineering
Nov 25, 2024
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Engineered additive makes low-cost renewable energy storage a possibility
Solar and wind are quickly transforming the energy landscape—but if we are to realize the full potential of these intermittent, renewable energy sources, we'll need safe, affordable batteries capable of storing it.
Engineering
Nov 22, 2024
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3D-printing advance mitigates three defects simultaneously for failure-free metal parts
Madison engineers have found a way to simultaneously mitigate three types of defects in parts produced using a prominent additive manufacturing technique called laser powder bed fusion.
Engineering
Nov 22, 2024
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Maintaining bridge safety with a digital sensing-based monitoring system
Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology developed a smart monitoring system that applies digital sensing technology to maintain and manage small- and medium-sized aging bridges.
Engineering
Nov 22, 2024
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Protective coating significantly extends perovskite solar cell life
Northwestern University scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the lab.
Engineering
Nov 21, 2024
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Ultrasonic method aids bridge safety monitoring
Reinforced concrete structures are subjected to significant loads. These structures must endure the weight and vibrations from high-speed and freight trains, as well as the forces acting on high-rise buildings. Therefore, ...
Engineering
Nov 21, 2024
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Smart microcapsule arrays mark local stress variation in materials
Predicting material failure is a significant challenge in materials science, as stress history often leaves no visible signs. To address this, researchers at ETH Zurich's Laboratory for Soft Materials and Interfaces, Multi-Scale ...
Engineering
Nov 21, 2024
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Plasma dynamic synthesis method produces carbide and carbonitride for industrial applications
A group of researchers from Skoltech, Tomsk Polytechnic University, and other academic organizations in Russia and China used the method of plasma dynamic synthesis to obtain a high-entropy carbide—a compound of titanium, ...
Engineering
Nov 20, 2024
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Biomimetic speaking valve technology has enhanced safety features for tracheostomized patients
If conventional speaking valves for tracheostomized patients are used improperly, dangerous overpressure can occur, which can cause serious complications and even death. In a collaboration between the Freiburg Botanical Garden, ...
Engineering
Nov 20, 2024
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Cutting-edge tech: Robotic inspection for steel bridge integrity
Orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs) are fundamental to long-span bridge designs, prized for their high load-carrying efficiency and lightweight characteristics. However, their intricate structure makes them vulnerable to ...
Robotics
Nov 20, 2024
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