Complex Alloy Computational Discovery Could Hasten the Transition to Green Aviation
The source of and method for tuning the strength and ductility of a class of materials known as high-entropy alloys has been discovered by computational…
Engineering
In the Quest to Develop Living Construction Materials and Beyond, Take a Step Forward
Engineered living materials can combine the strength of standard construction materials with the reactivity of living systems. Microorganisms have a role in the creation of…
People of Color are Disproportionately Exposed to Air Pollution
People of color, the elderly, children with uncontrolled asthma, and the poor are the groups most affected by air pollution. Vulnerable people may suffer more…
Earthquake-Resistant Bridges with Limb-Inspired Architecture can Save Money on Repairs
Any structural damage to one of the country’s aging bridges may cost billions of dollars to restore. More damage-resistant constructions and, as a result, lower…
Half of the Current Carbon Emissions from the Cement Industry could be Stored if Cities were Built with Wood
Buildings produce one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, which is almost ten times higher than global air traffic. Each year, over 190 million square meters…
Recycled Concrete could be a Long-Term Solution for Keeping Debris Out of Landfills
Recycled concrete performs as well as, and in some circumstances better than, ordinary concrete, according to the findings of a new five-year research. Recycled concrete…
Researchers Create Materials for Shape-Shifting Architecture Inspired by Metamorphosis
North Carolina State University researchers have found materials that can be used to make structures that can transform into a variety of topologies. The researchers…
3D-Printed Design Inspired by Running Shoe Material to Protect Buildings from Impact Damage
The design of a 3D-printed product that could help protect structures against collision damage and other high impact pressures, equal to a car traveling at…
The Key to Optimizing a New Type of Rechargeable Battery is Speed and Absorption
Rechargeable batteries are essential for meeting the world’s expanding energy demands in a sustainable manner, however not all rechargeable batteries are created equal. Researchers at…
A Soft Pressure Sensor Breakthrough Solves One of the Industry’s Most Difficult Bottlenecks
With the introduction of wearable devices that can detect a pulse, brain activity, biomarkers in sweat, and more, medical sensing technology has advanced significantly in…
Chemical Engineers Create a Method for Converting Ordinary Clothing into Biosensors
It’s been said that you are what you wear. That is made even more true by new biosensor technology developed at the University of Utah’s…
A New Sort of Laminate has been Developed by Researchers that Change Color as soon as the Material is Deformed
Researchers at ETH Zurich have invented a new type of laminate that changes color when it is deformed. The materials scientists will be able to…
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