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2 days ago | 
azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a recent article published in the Composites Part B: Engineering, researchers introduced a high-performance supercapacitor based on nanocell-structured carbon nanotube (CNT) composite fibers grafted with polyaniline (PANI).
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6 days ago | 
azorobotics.com | Laura Thomson
According to a study published in Science, an AMOLF research team developed a soft robot that walks, hops, and swims without a brain, electronics, or artificial intelligence. It is just soft tubes, air, plus some ingenious physics. Possible future applications include smart medicines and space technology. The study revealed one of the simplest and fastest soft robots to date. It lacks sensors, software, and a computer.
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6 days ago | 
azooptics.com | Laura Thomson
Scientists at the Technical University of Denmark have created a novel microscope that substantially improves the measurement of heat flow in materials, according to a study published in Science Advances. This development could result in better designs for energy systems and technological devices. Measuring heat movement through materials is critical for creating efficient electronics and energy devices.
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6 days ago | 
azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent article published in the journal Nature comprehensively explored the distribution of subsurface microplastics in ocean waters, addressing an environmental concern that has received less attention than surface pollution. Using data from 1,885 stations collected between 2014 and 2024, the researchers aimed to clarify microplastic behavior below the surface, where inconsistent and limited sampling has hindered progress.
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1 week ago | 
azorobotics.com | Laura Thomson
Professor Keehoon Kim and PhD candidate Jaewon Byun from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) have developed an “Intelligent Autonomous Wiping and UV-C Disinfection Robot” that can automate hospital disinfection procedures, according to a study published in IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine.
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1 week ago | 
azomining.com | Laura Thomson |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a recent article in the journal Mining, researchers explored the feasibility of employing iron ore tailings as primary raw materials in alkali-activated systems, complemented by industrial wastes such as carbide lime and activated using sodium silicate solutions.
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1 week ago | 
azomining.com | Laura Thomson |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a recent article published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, researchers proposed an alternative process involving sodium hydroxide (NaOH) roasting followed by water leaching to enhance lithium (Li) extraction efficiency from spodumene. The research focuses on optimizing the roasting parameters, understanding the reaction kinetics, and assessing the leaching process, aiming to develop a more sustainable and cost-effective method for lithium beneficiation.
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1 week ago | 
azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a recent article published in the journal Sustainability Science and Technology, researchers conducted a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impacts of replacing polyethylene (PE) with polylactic acid (PLA) in disposable sanitary pads.
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1 week ago | 
azorobotics.com | Laura Thomson
According to a new study co-authored by a cross-disciplinary team of experts from the University of Notre Dame, targeted AI enhancements in manufacturing and the service industry can lead to improved product quality and enhanced worker safety. The study was published in Information Fusion. Image Credit: everything possible/Shutterstock.comRecent progress in artificial intelligence has predominantly centered on text-based applications.
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1 week ago | 
azonano.com | Laura Thomson
Physicists at the University of Vienna, under the direction of Jani Kotakoski, have employed a globally unique technique to significantly enhance the stretchability of graphene for the first time by creating an accordion-like ripple effect. This advancement opens up new possibilities for applications that require specific levels of stretchability, such as wearable electronics. The study was published in the journal Physical Review Letters.
