Novel photobioreactors meet the specific photosynthesis requirements of algae to increase production quantities.
Martin Grolms
Martin is expert in the fields of mobility, innovation, and energy. He studied mechanical engineering as well as communication science and has 15 years of experience in public relations as well as writing technical articles for newspapers and trade press.
The Making of “Transparent Glass Sponges”
The properties of transparent glass sponges make them an ideal light source for photobioreactors for producing biofuels from algae.
Drilling Cast Materials Faster
Tool manufacturers’ data sheets contain little or no specific information about how fast you can drill different cast materials.
Testing and Improving Electromobility: Addressing the Electric Car
Many different parameters affect the service life of a battery-powered electrical vehicle, such as structural stability.
Shooting with Steel and Ceramic to Improve Performance
Shot peening enhances the surface characteristics of parts in aircraft engines. Researchers from Rolls-Royce and the University of Kassel tried to find the optimal set of parameters.
Regaining Trust in Corrosion Protection Packaging
Volatile corrosion inhibitors can protect from corrosion or the environment, but they shouldn’t form partially carcinogenic nitrosamines.
Limoges ceramics for aeronautics applications
French researchers have coupled the excellent mechanical properties of zirconium and silicon carbide, in the first step to a high performance ceramic resistant to high temperatures in an oxidizing atmosphere.
Ceramics from Preceramic Paper for Lightweight Applications
Preceramic paper offers a novel approach for manufacturing of lightweight ceramic structures applying versatile paper shaping technologies.
Prevent Nanograss Collapsing: Strengthening Nanostructures
One-dimensional nanostructures like nanowires, nanobelts, and nanotubes attract considerable interest. However, common techniques to separate the nanostructures from the template can cause the structures to collapse.
Technology for Crank Shafts – Little Loss and a Proper Shape
Polish scientists improved forging technology for crank shafts. Results revealed how to obtain the lowest loss of material and a proper shape.