Muhammad Osama

5 days ago | azom.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama

Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent study published in Advanced Materials Interfaces examined how surface roughness impacts the performance of superconducting resonators—key components in quantum computing systems. The research focused on niobium (Nb) thin-film resonators on silicon substrates and analyzed how microscopic surface features influence microwave losses and the internal quality factor (Qi).

1 week ago | azom.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama

Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent study published in npj Materials Degradation introduces a two-stage machine learning (ML) framework that predicts the degradation of protective coatings under various environmental conditions. By incorporating data on environmental stressors, changes in material properties, and corrosion indicators, the model offers a more accurate way to forecast coating failure.

1 week ago | azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama

Reviewed by Laura ThomsonA recent article published in Nature highlighted the significant role of the abyssal seafloor in regulating the biogeochemical cycling of trace metals in the ocean. Researchers utilized field data and advanced modeling to comprehensively explore how sedimentary processes and particle interactions in deep-sea regions influence the distribution and behavior of key trace elements.

1 week ago | azom.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama

Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent study published in Advanced Sustainable Systems introduced a data-driven method for designing better electrolytes for lithium metal batteries (LMBs). The framework combines computer simulations and machine learning (ML) to improve the stability and cycle life of lithium metal anodes. By predicting the performance of various lithium salts, the approach aims to address key challenges in energy storage and speed up the discovery of effective electrolyte materials.

2 weeks ago | azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama

Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a full-scale demonstration on an oil rig near Houston, Texas, Quaise Energy showcased its new drilling technique capable of reaching superhot geothermal resources 2 to 12 miles beneath the Earth's surface. This advancement represents a significant step toward harnessing previously inaccessible thermal energy as a clean alternative to fossil fuels, offering a promising solution to meet growing global energy demands.