Plastic polymers may replace metal as lightweight, flexible heat conductors in cars, refrigerators, and electronic devices.
Month: May 2019
In Vivo Imaging to Protect Critical Care Patients
OCT provides in vivo detection of bacterial biofilms in critical care patients to reduce the incidence of ventilator‐associated pneumonia.
The Emerging Importance of Non-Coding RNAs in Insecticide Tolerance
Regulatory noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are thought to play important roles in both the development and insecticide resistance of the diamondback moth.
Crowd Oil: Generating Fuel from Air-Conditioning
Researchers propose using air-conditioning and ventilation systems for decentralized production of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.
How Fabric Can Separate Oil & Water
Researchers have developed a gas-phase deposition process to obtain either superhydrophobic or superamphiphilic nanocomposite coatings on filtration membranes.
Sunnier Days for Solar Tech
A new type of silicon that better uses sunlight and promises to cut the cost of solar technology.
Carbohydrate-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Carbohydrates are abundant biomolecules with a strong tendency to form supramolecular networks.
Bottlebrush Polymers: A Green Strategy for Purifying Natural Gas
A novel polymer membrane removes impurities from natural gas without the need for toxic solvents.
Investigating Olive Pomace as a Flame Retardant Filler
The use of bio-based materials in place of oil-based materials could lead to a more sustainable future for a range of industries.
World Metrology Day: A New Era of Precision in Physics
On May 20th, 2019, the world celebrates World Metrology Day. Although an annual celebration, this year in particular stands out from the rest as it opens a new era of precision in physics. Starting today, all seven base units of the International System of Units (SI)...
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