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1 day ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent study published in Scientific Reports looked at how different cleaning methods affect the physical and visual properties of 3D-printed orthodontic aligners. The researchers tested brushing with and without toothpaste, as well as soaking in an alkaline cleaning solution, to help develop clear recommendations for aligner care.
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azom.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent study published in Nature Communications introduces a new method to improve lithium-ion battery performance. Researchers applied high-entropy doping (HED) to niobium pentoxide (Nb₂O₅) electrodes. By doping Nb₂O₅ with a mix of elements, they aimed to create materials that charge quickly without compromising structural integrity.
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2 days ago | 
azooptics.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA study published in Nature Astronomy introduced "Cona," a new coronal adaptive optics (AO) system designed to improve the resolution of solar observations. This system allows astronomers to examine fine structures in the Sun’s corona and better understand phenomena such as coronal heating and solar eruptions. By correcting atmospheric distortion in real time, Cona produces clear images of solar features like prominences, loops, and coronal rain.
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2 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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5 days ago | 
azooptics.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA study published in Advanced Optical Materials describes a wireless power transfer (WPT) system that integrates an electromagnetic wave-focusing metasurface lens with a microstrip antenna and a high-frequency complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) rectifier. The system is designed to improve power transmission efficiency for compact unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and similar small devices.
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5 days ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA study published in Small examined how modifying the surface charge of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) affects platinum (Pt) photodeposition and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The researchers adjusted the linkage chemistry to influence charge interactions and catalytic activity. This work contributes to the development of COF-based systems for hydrogen production.
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1 week ago | 
azom.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent study published in Small investigated how altering the surface charge of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) affects platinum (Pt) photodeposition and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The researchers introduced a method of modifying linkage chemistry to influence charge interactions and catalytic performance. This work contributes to ongoing efforts to optimize COF-based systems for hydrogen production. Image Credit: S.
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1 week ago | 
azooptics.com | Lexie Corner |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent article in Advanced Materials reports the development of a three-dimensional (3D) printed auxetic, self-powered, mechanoluminescent (ML) photonic skin designed for underwater communication and safety monitoring. The material emits light in response to mechanical stimuli and conforms to curved surfaces without requiring an external power source.
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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 | 
azocleantech.com | Laura Thomson |Muhammad Osama
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn an article published in Applied Energy, researchers comprehensively explored the decarbonization potential of integrating rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems with electric vehicles (EVs) as battery storage across all 1,741 municipalities in Japan. This innovative approach aims to reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy self-sufficiency, and support Japan's carbon neutrality goals, highlighting its potential to solve urban energy and climate challenges.
