Recent experiments with adding silver to the glass-forming materials that make chalcogenide glass have revealed that this technique can impart useful properties such as a low temperature of glass transition and increased hardness.
By Ben Pilkington
19 Oct 2021
In this article, innovative research, which has been conducted in an attempt to fabricate gelatin nanoparticles (NPs) of a smaller size than traditional gelatin NPs, will be considered.
By Raheela Khan
18 Oct 2021
Pump shafts are used in countless types of rotating equipment. Here, the causes and consequences of cracks in pump shafts and how they are detected are considered.
Treatment of refinery oil sludge using smoldering combustion has the capacity to reduce the volume of waste and recover useful materials to be reused.
By Sarah Moore
15 Oct 2021
Scientists have established a new microcavity construction technique that facilitates exciton transport at room temperature. The new method utilizes a novel ‘sandwich style’ fabrication process that places a one-atom-thin semiconductor between two mirrors.
By Sarah Moore
15 Oct 2021
Despite the utility of pesticides, their occurrence within the environment can pose significant threats to human, animal, and ecological health. In a recent study, a group of researchers looked to incorporate PBD to determine the interaction of multiple factors on the ultrasonic cleaning of products for pesticide removal.
By Benedette Cuffari
14 Oct 2021
Devices have progressively been miniaturized increasing the electronic component density within these devices, and as a consequence this escalates an issue regarding thermal management of the resulting architectures.
By John McAleese
14 Oct 2021
Lubricating oils and lubricants are essential for the design and development of machines and devices. Chromium nitride (CrN) coatings are capable of reducing friction between essential parts; scientists have studied the properties of different CrN coatings in order to identify those with the best wear-reducing properties.
By Benedette Cuffari
13 Oct 2021
A wood-based packaging solution, developed by Holmen Iggesund, one of the largest producers of premium fiber-based paperboard in Europe, demonstrates how three-dimensional formable products, such as cups and trays, can be made from a sustainable plastic alternative.
Owners and specifiers often need to create durable structures within a tight budget. This article describes some options for protecting steel structures from corrosion for several years whilst avoiding costly stripping and repainting schedules.
By Nick Farmilo
12 Oct 2021