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3 days ago | 
azom.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent study published in Advanced Functional Materials explored a novel approach to enhancing oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts for water electrolysis. It focused on cobalt-iron layered double hydroxides (CoFe-LDH) supported on vacancy-engineered vanadium carbide (V2CTx) MXenes to improve performance in anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers.
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4 days ago | 
azobuild.com | Laura Thomson
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University are creating novel materials that cool their surroundings when bent or under stress. On the most recent episode of “Growing Impact,” the team discussed how this innovative technology could revolutionize building climate control in the future. The need for air conditioning is increasing due to rising global temperatures, which stress the power grid and raise energy costs.
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5 days ago | 
azosensors.com | Laura Thomson
Mass General Brigham researchers have developed the Luminescence CAscade-based Sensor (LUCAS), a quick, portable, and highly sensitive diagnostic tool for analyzing complicated biological materials. The study was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering. Image Credit: totojang1977/Shutterstock.comLUCAS generates 500-fold stronger and 8-fold longer-lasting bioluminescence signals than its diagnostic predecessors, addressing long-standing problems in point-of-care diagnostics.
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5 days ago | 
azooptics.com | Laura Thomson
According to a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers at the University of Osaka have proposed “micronozzle acceleration”—a unique approach for creating giga-electron-volt proton beams using ultra-intense lasers. Proton beams with giga-electron-volt (GeV) energy, previously considered possible only with giant particle accelerators, may soon be created in small setups, owing to a discovery by researchers at the University of Osaka.
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5 days ago | 
azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Ankit Singh
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonMicroplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm and have become one of the most widespread pollutants in marine ecosystems. They originate from the breakdown of larger plastics or are intentionally created for products like cosmetics and textiles. These tiny particles can be found throughout the ocean, from surface waters to deep-sea trenches.
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1 week ago | 
azomining.com | Laura Thomson
Integral Metals Corp. has announced that the Phase 2 soil sample program has begun at its 100%-owned KAP Project in the Northwest Territories. This program expands on previously stated plans for increased geochemical work, with field personnel now on site and systematically collecting soil samples across the finished grid. The Phase 2 exploration campaign will consist of roughly 2,100 soil samples gathered on a 30-meter by 30-meter grid, with closer sample spacing than previously anticipated.
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1 week ago | 
azosensors.com | Laura Thomson
A group of researchers created an affordable, portable water-testing device known as the E-Tongue to enable people to identify lead pollution in their own homes. Four towns in Massachusetts participated in a citizen science initiative that tested the device, which was detailed in ACS Omega. Lead contamination in municipal water sources poses an ongoing concern to human health. Ingesting even trace lead levels can impair the human brain and nervous system, particularly in youngsters.
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1 week ago | 
azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Samudrapom Dam
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonMicroplastics have become an increasingly significant environmental and public health issue in recent years. Once primarily associated with marine pollution, these tiny particles are now commonly detected in freshwater sources and bottled and tap water. Their pervasive distribution, combined with the chemicals and biofilms they can transport, has heightened concerns about their potential effects on human health.
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1 week ago | 
azomining.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent study published in Scientific Reports introduces a forward-thinking framework for modernizing mine water pumping stations through the integration of green hydrogen storage technology. This approach directly addresses the mining sector’s transition toward cleaner energy and decarbonization by leveraging renewable sources—most notably, hydrogen generated via water electrolysis.
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1 week ago | 
azorobotics.com | Laura Thomson
According to a study published in Cyborg and Bionic Systems, recent advances in flexible bioelectronics have made significant progress toward seamless integration at bio-tissue-electronic interfaces. However, persistent obstacles such as foreign body response (FBR) caused by mechanical mismatch and signal instability under dynamic physiological settings remain key impediments.
