The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
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Global automobile, battery material, and supercapacitor manufacturers are exploring commercial uses for Kansas-made graphene. A flurry of partnerships and purchase orders announced last week by HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. demonstrates graphene's growing commercial applications in the automotive and green energy sectors, as well as the Kansas-based company's rising popularity as a supplier of this wonder material. Made from a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a...
Rice researchers develop a highly efficient thermal emitter key to thermophotovoltaic systems that convert heat to electricity. Scientists at Rice University have delved into the realm of quantum physics to develop a highly efficient thermal emitter that provides macro-world solutions for capturing and storing clean energy. Built on a platform made of tungsten, the thermal emitter developed by the Rice research team is a key component of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems,...
Silicon-carbide exterior tiles for reusable commercial spacecraft withstand the fiery temperatures of traversing Earth's atmosphere. Leading commercial space and defense company Sierra Space announced the results of a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to create new silicon-carbide-based exterior tiles – called a thermal protection system – for reusable commercial spacecraft. Atmospheric re-entry exposes a craft to bla...
Super-sized manganese particles might be able to cheaply and efficiently replace nickel and cobalt in battery cathodes. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory experts are developing a new process that could help make abundant (and cheap) manganese a contender to replace nickel and cobalt in energy storage for renewables, personal electronics, and electric vehicles. Nickel and cobalt are essential components in many clean energy technologies and are usually sourced from limited...
Scientists have discovered a way to turn greenhouse gas into useful alcohol using a cobalt- and copper-coated electrode. As many global industrial processes continue to spill carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the two key carbon-reduction approaches are an overhaul of conventional practices by adopting green technology that reduces emissions at the source and mechanically removing CO2 from the air. Circular systems that help create a market for this recaptured CO2 are needed...
Scientists discover why silver nanoparticles on carbon are 200 times more effective than their pure equivalents. Precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium have acted as essential industry catalysts, their properties enabling unique chemical reactions quickly and efficiently. When in nanoparticle form and supported by a carbon base, the catalytic properties of these precious metals increase dramatically without science knowing why – until now. Researchers at TU W...
Texas researchers know how to handle heat, boosting cooling by 72%. Few topics among PC enthusiasts spark as much heated debate – literally and figuratively – as the humble thermal paste. Ask any tech head about the ideal amount or application pattern, and you'll likely get a different answer every time. Now, material scientists may have flipped the script with an industry-changing thermal compound boasting unprecedented cooling potential – sorry gamers, it's designed for d...
Princeton working to scale process of efficiently recycling EV batteries through a spin-off company. As electric vehicle industry players focus on integrating and scaling efficient recycling into the battery supply chain, circular solutions are coming to play a vital role in monetizing waste streams. The National Academy of Science and Engineering estimates that the number of used EV batteries available will increase to 150 million in the year 2035. In 2020 alone, around...
Breakthrough combination of tech metals manipulates sound to miniaturize and boost devices. Once a passive carrier of vibrations, sound is now being reimagined as a driving force behind a breakthrough in phononic technology, with researchers crafting a revolutionary material that could shrink smartphones to the size of a credit card while boosting performance and energy efficiency. In recent years, phononics – the science of manipulating sound waves – has emerged as a new fron...
National Labs team up to improve efficiency, safety of 3D-printed nuclear components. To improve the efficiency of emerging nuclear technologies, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed a software algorithm that reduces inspection time for 3D-printed parts used in nuclear applications by 85%. This breakthrough, achieved through machine learning, paves the way for faster, safer, and more cost-effective innovation in nuclear energy. The adoption of 3D printing in the...
Collaboration aims to advance innovative applications of high-purity graphene. As the global demand for advanced nanomaterials continues to rise, HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. and the University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) are extending their partnership to further explore the capabilities of pristine graphene. This extended collaboration builds on a foundation first established in September 2023, when HydroGraph and GEIC embarked on a...
Applications of graphene nanoparticles can strengthen materials, resist fungal growth, and block the harmful effects of light and moisture in art and artifacts. Even as contemporary art materials develop more archival and colorfast formulations, common environmental factors of light and moisture are unavoidable. Airborne chemical agents and the inevitable hazards of subtle wear and tear are the constant companions of archivists and restorers who look after the world's...
Studies show the advancement of generative AI will put a strain on the waste stream. Researchers from Cambridge University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have published a paper in the journal Nature warning that the rapidly evolving technology of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) can lead to compounded amounts of e-waste equivalent to more than 10 billion iPhones per year by 2030. In 2022, 62 million metric tons of e-waste were produced worldwide, according to the...
Researchers merge light and sound on microchips, unlocking a new frontier in data processing, sensing, and communication. Microchips have always relied on electricity to process data, but what if they could harness sound instead? In a groundbreaking twist, researchers have managed to confine high-frequency sound waves to a chip's surface that ripple like a miniature earthquake – an unexpected breakthrough that could redefine everything from data processing to advanced sensing,...
Distinct particle shapes can regulate, improve performance in technologies that use light. Researchers at Curtin University have found that flat shapes in nanomaterials allow for improved molecular attachment – a discovery potentially leading to advancements in optoelectronics, which involve devices that either produce or use light to perform their functions. This includes a wide range of everyday technologies such as LEDs and TV screens, medical diagnostics and solar p...
Consortium secures UK funding to create low-carbon alloys using recycled aluminum strengthened by scandium. In a significant move toward sustainable automotive manufacturing, an industry consortium including Aston Martin, Boeing UK, and NioCorp Developments Ltd. has secured approximately $3.8 million in UK funding to develop lightweight aluminum alloys and cast components using recycled aluminum strengthened by scandium. This collaborative initiative, dubbed Project Pivot...
Travertine Technologies partners with Sabin Metal to build a circular plant in New York that converts waste into valuable feedstock. In a project that will scale industrialized carbon capture technology to convert sulfate waste into valuable feedstock, Travertine Technologies has announced a partnership with Sabin Metal Corp., the largest independently owned precious metals refiner in North America, to build a demonstration plant with $10.7 million in financing that includes $...
Global industry leaders meet in Australia to drive high-temperature processes emissions down to net zero. Industry experts worldwide are attending the High Temperature Minerals Processing (HiTeMP) Forum this week at the University of Adelaide in Australia to tackle the challenge of decarbonizing energy-intensive industries in an environment of cooperation and idea sharing. This fourth gathering of the Forum united stakeholders to share their latest developments and...
Heavy construction equipment powered by a modified combustion engine that burns hydrogen instead of diesel will be tested for two years in Austria. Construction and mining equipment giant Liebherr is working with STRABAG, the largest construction company in Austria, to pilot the world's first hydrogen-burning loader prototype in a two-year test project at STRABAG's Kanzelstein quarry. Liebherr's hydrogen-powered L 566 loader is serving as a proof-of-concept pilot for a loader...
Joins forces with GravitHy in to produce an ultra-low-carbon iron product for steelmaking. Continuing its global leadership in decarbonizing steelmaking, Rio Tinto is helping to accelerate GravithHy's project aimed at slashing ironmaking-related carbon dioxide emissions by more than 90%. From the humblest of paper clips to the tallest skyscrapers, steel forms the framework for modern living. The process of transforming raw iron ore into steel, however, is responsible for... Full story
German scientists demonstrate that precious gems can encapsulate entangled qubits, the quantum version of bits in classic computers. Considering that quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems in a matter of seconds that would take today's most advanced supercomputers decades to answer, scientists around the world are racing to overcome the challenges associated with developing a quantum computer that is efficient, reliable, and compatible with existing... Full story
Researchers prepare gravity simulations to test lunar soil separation. As part of a NASA-backed project to one day live on the Moon, Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers are gearing up to test a technology that aims to separate lunar soil for building materials under simulated lunar gravity. The team will use special Zero-G flights to see if their prototype can work in Moon-like conditions, bringing us one step closer to sustainable construction on the... Full story
Granite Creek assembles the catalyst-rich projects, scientific expertise to become a first mover in the geological hydrogen space. A belt of rocks spanning the Southeast Alaska Panhandle hosts at least a dozen prospects and deposits enriched with nickel, copper, and platinum group metals (PGM) needed for the energy transition. Could these projects also host hidden stores of geological hydrogen that could offer a clean-burning fuel for the 21st century? Granite Creek Copper... Full story
A new factory has been constructed to extract gold from circuit boards found in everyday e-waste. The Royal Mint has committed to recovering high-purity gold from e-waste, unveiling a newly constructed 3,700 square-meter factory in South Wales pledged to reduce dependence on new material mining and support more sustainable industry practices. "We are transforming our business for the future – expanding into areas which complement our expertise in precious metals, champion s... Full story
Newmont and MKS PAMP team up to offer gold with Provenance; blockchain technology for full transparency and traceability. In an unexpected move, gold is no longer just a commodity for specialized dealers – it's now hitting the shelves of America's largest wholesaler, as Newmont Corp. and MKS PAMP team up to bring traceable, responsibly sourced gold bars to everyday consumers, marking a bold shift in how gold is marketed and sold. As consumer demand for ethically sourced and t... Full story
