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Category: Engineering

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Could sodium-ion batteries replace lithium-ion batteries in electronics?

Posted on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for…

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    New implantable device for fighting muscle atrophy

    Posted on March 27, 2023April 17, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

    Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.

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      Building better robots

      Posted on February 23, 2023February 22, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

      Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was…

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        Engineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains

        Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

        Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…

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          Superconductivity in multi-layered graphene

          Posted on February 2, 2023January 19, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

          Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic…

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            New device converts mechanical energy into light

            Posted on December 5, 2022December 2, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

            In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain…

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              Biofilm technology for powering wearables

              Posted on November 28, 2022February 15, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

              Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device…

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                Common solids could improve carbon capture from car exhaust

                Posted on October 24, 2022February 15, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

                Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology…

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                  Can nanoparticles remove plastic pollution from water?

                  Posted on October 17, 2022November 8, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

                  Scientists developed iron oxide nanoparticles with water-resistant coatings. They showed that microplastics in water bind to the particles,…

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                    New research could make lithium ion batteries much safer

                    Posted on August 11, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

                    A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.

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