The importance of non-destructive testing (NDT) and the underpinning technology partially lies in maintaining railway rails free of defects and inspection. Here the more frequently seen rail defects and related NDTs are described
By John McAleese
31 Aug 2021
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) scientists supported by General Electric (GE) and LM Wind Power (a subsidiary of GE) recently reported on a breakthrough in lightning protection technology for wind turbines.
By Ben Pilkington
30 Aug 2021
Non-destructive testing (NDT) investigates the material integrity of everything from machinery to industrial plant infrastructure to buildings but with the distinction of leaving no damage in doing so. Detecting concealed problems early allows mitigation steps to be taken to prevent danger, deterioration, and loss. It encompasses a broad range of techniques that inspect or measure and is a field that continues to evolve in tandem with technological advances.
By John McAleese
26 Aug 2021
As technology moves further from traditional energy methods, with the increasing emergence of green energy solutions and products such as electric cars, individuals are being given more freedom in ways of powering their homes. Ecoflow has taken advantage of these advancements, creating a revolutionary alternative to gas backup generators and the fastest charging portable home battery ever made: the Ecoflow DELTA pro.
In a recent paper published in Nature Materials, a team of researchers from Seoul National University demonstrates the production of a record-breaking thermoelectric material with less toxic and more economical components.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
18 Aug 2021
Drug use is usually studied using surveys and medical data carried out amongst users and their communities. However, utilizing modern analytical techniques real-time data on drug use can be obtained.
By Oliver Trevelyan
16 Aug 2021
Battery packs in electric vehicles (EVs) bursting into flames and smartphones overheating has highlighted the need for effective thermal management. Many industries and material suppliers are taking this into account in product design and material choice.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
16 Aug 2021
Chemically recyclable polymers may hold the answer to the environmental issues caused by end-of-life plastic waste.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
13 Aug 2021
Inspired by the natural role of proteins in mediating charge transport in living biological systems, researchers from the Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa have created an environmentally friendly conductive polymer by using proteins as building blocks.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
13 Aug 2021
Scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China have recently created a conjugated polymer that completely degrades within a week when exposed to air and sunlight.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
12 Aug 2021