As air traffic is projected to increase dramatically over the next decade, reducing noise pollution is vital. Shape memory alloys may be the key to solving noise pollution during landing without degrading the aerodynamic properties of the airframe itself.
By Terry Ventre
7 Sep 2021
With low energy consumption and high efficiency, photocatalysis technology continues to gain traction. Here, the attraction of graphite carbon nitride is explained, covering current research pathways aimed at improving its performance as a photocatalyst and potential future investigations.
By John McAleese
6 Sep 2021
Chemically recycled polymers can offer a solution for material recycling for better plastic sustainability, without loss in properties. Dr. Junpeng Wang and his colleagues at the University of Akron, USA, have developed a polymer which can pave the way towards more sustainable polymer materials.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
3 Sep 2021
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is critical in ensuring safety and reliability. Locating concealed damage or mapping deterioration within a structure and the underlying cause usually involves non-destructive testing (NDT).
By John McAleese
2 Sep 2021
Concrete is a valuable construction material, but like everything, it does not last forever. Researchers from Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, have developed a new method using a CFRP variant to help reinforce structures.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
1 Sep 2021
Recently, a novel polymeric 3D printing resin-ink has been developed by 4D Biomaterials, called 4Degra™, a polycarbonate-urethane-based polymer that undergoes non-toxic biodegradation; its properties can be tailored to suit wide-ranging tissue regeneration applications.
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.