Scientists at Nanyang Technological University have developed a sustainable method to produce lactic acid using discarded jackfruit seeds. The new process is cheaper and more efficient, reducing waste and environmental impact while addressing rising production costs.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalJournal of Functional Foods·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 24, 2023
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A Texas A&M University team is exploring 3D printing to create tailored medication dosage and tablet size for young children, addressing the need for greater flexibility in administering medications. The project aims to maintain drugs' integrity and effectiveness while advancing the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Scientists have demonstrated techniques to fabricate layered semiconductors with suitable bandgap and band structure, offering a new class of materials in photoelectronic applications. Heterogeneous integration of TMDs and traditional semiconductors enables the exploration of next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateAug 16, 2023
The University of Missouri is using a $1 million grant to develop an Industry 4.0 lab, providing engineering students with hands-on learning experiences in the latest industrial revolution's technology-centered job market. The lab will integrate skills at a higher level and keep students at the state-of-the-art level for industry.
Researchers developed a water-soluble nanoimprint mold to overcome challenges in metasurface fabrication. The novel approach enables high-resolution and high aspect ratio results at an affordable cost.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalPhotoniX·DateAug 15, 2023
Researchers develop low-cost 3D nanoprinting system with nanometer-level accuracy for printing microlenses, metamaterials, and micro-optical devices. The system uses a two-step absorption process and integrated fiber-coupled laser diode, making it accessible to scientists beyond optical experts.
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The partnership supports 13 startups, most of which are new to East Tennessee, providing training, mentoring, and connections with regional government agencies and industry. The combined program aims to grow Knoxville's entrepreneurial community and strengthen its clean energy innovation ecosystem.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateAug 8, 2023
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a continuous-flow manufacturing method for producing cefazolin, an essential antibiotic. This new approach reduces time, cost and waste, making it ideal for flexible production and improving global health access.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalBulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 6, 2023
The seventh cohort of Innovation Crossroads aims to develop transformative energy technologies. Cohort 7 fellows are creating innovative solutions for plastic waste recycling, energy storage, and wind turbine blade production.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateAug 3, 2023
Researchers found a U-shaped effect on profit margins due to the relationship between reducing costs, developing new processes, and innovating products. Initially, firms focus on cost reduction, but as robot adoption increases, they shift to product innovation, leading to higher profits.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalIEEE Transactions on Engineering Management·DateAug 3, 2023
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Anu, a startup company founded by Purdue University alumni, has received a $200,000 Indiana Manufacturing Readiness Grants award to mass manufacture its aeroponic seed pod consumables. The funding will enable the company to scale its sustainable platform for consumers, supplying growers with recurring seed pod subscriptions.
Researchers have developed ultra-thin and flexible 2D biochemical sensors with high sensitivity for detecting target substances, revolutionizing sensing technology. However, integrating these sensors into comprehensive systems for large-scale industrial manufacturing poses significant challenges.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJul 27, 2023
A team of roboticists developed a 3D printed soft robotic gripper that can pick and release objects without electronics. The device is printed in one go and features built-in gravity and touch sensors.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalScience Robotics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 27, 2023
A new approach boosts light absorption in thin silicon photodetectors with photon-trapping structures, increasing the absorption efficiency over a wide band in the NIR spectrum. The findings demonstrate a promising strategy to enhance the performance of Si-based photodetectors for emerging photonics applications.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateJul 26, 2023
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
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Researchers found that most microbial pairs fail to coexist, challenging the long-held hypothesis that every pair of microbes must also coexist in a bigger community. This study highlights the need for new predictive tools to engineer successful microbial communities, essential for biotechnology applications.
SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateJul 20, 2023
A team of researchers at Texas A&M University is developing a new method for understanding metal behavior under extreme conditions using metal cutting, a traditional manufacturing tool. The process involves shearing or deforming the metal to extreme levels under high rates and can provide fundamental information on material strength an...
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences·DateJul 18, 2023
A new approach enables the precise transfer of thousands of microscopic semiconductor devices in a single shot, paving the way for large-scale arrays of optical components. The method is scalable, inexpensive, and can be used to manufacture micro-LED displays with high accuracy and resolution.
SourceOptica·JournalOptical Materials Express·DateJul 13, 2023
The project aims to develop a sustainable hemp-based supply chain in Pennsylvania, focusing on manufacturing and deployment of bio-based products. The goals include reducing greenhouse gases through carbon capture strategies and promoting diversity and inclusion.
Researchers at MIT are developing a continuous mRNA manufacturing platform to improve vaccine development and production. The pilot-scale system aims to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and facilitate collaboration in the biopharmaceutical industry.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJul 13, 2023
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A team of researchers at Harvard University has developed a compact, soft pump that can power soft robots in various applications. The pump uses dielectric elastomer actuators and can control pressure, flow rate, and flow direction, making it suitable for biomedical settings.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalScience Robotics·DateJul 11, 2023
Researchers developed a new approach to create a wideband microwave absorption metamaterial using ultraviolet lasers, achieving high absorption performance and control over electrical and magnetic properties. The process enables mass production of complex structures without post-treatment.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJul 11, 2023
Increased US-China trade created net welfare gains, but unequal distribution among winners and losers. The 2018 trade war reversed these gains and had modest positive effects on some industries and states.
SourceYale University·JournalAnnual Review of Economics·DateJul 11, 2023
Researchers have found that industrial sources of nitrous oxide emissions can be readily abated with existing technology. The study suggests that low-cost technologies already exist to reduce nitrous oxide emissions to nearly zero, providing a double benefit for the environment and humanity by also protecting the ozone layer.
SourceUniversity of Maryland Center for Environmental Science·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJul 5, 2023
Researchers have developed a method to produce pharmaceutical precursors from biorenewable β-pinene, a waste by-product from the paper industry. They successfully created paracetamol and ibuprofen using this compound, presenting a potential alternative to crude oil-based products.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalChemSusChem·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 5, 2023
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
Researchers at Nagoya University developed an AI-based technique to predict crystal orientation in polycrystalline materials, revolutionizing the industry. The method uses optical photographs and reduces measurement time from 14 hours to 1.5 hours, enabling large-area materials analysis.
SourceNagoya University·JournalAPL Machine Learning·DateJul 5, 2023
The WVU Pollution Prevention Program provides customized source reduction solutions, training, and digital technologies to minimize waste. The program aims to help businesses achieve carbon neutrality through data-driven modeling and AI-powered adjustments.
The technique has the potential to overcome major shortcomings associated with conventional bioprinting, allowing real-time wound treatment and immediate anastomosis with native tissue. However, challenges remain, including integration with surrounding tissues and limited access to defect sites in articular joints.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJun 25, 2023
The Lehigh University Industrial Assessment Center will conduct energy audits for manufacturing plants in the mid-Atlantic region, providing real-world training for students and professionals. The center aims to reduce industrial emissions and improve manufacturing competitiveness while enhancing workforce development in disadvantaged ...
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Researchers have developed a new manufacturing pipeline to simplify and advance high-value manufacturing of tissue-compatible organs, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. This breakthrough aims to address the dire need for artificially engineered organs and tissue grafts, potentially saving thousands of lives in the UK.
SourceUniversity of Huddersfield·JournalAdvanced Healthcare Materials·TypeImaging analysis·DateJun 12, 2023
Scientists have developed a novel mechanochemistry method that can manufacture chemicals without toxic solvent waste, reducing energy consumption and pollution. The technique uses organic chemistry and nanotechnology to push molecules together and create chemicals.
SourceAdvanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 8, 2023
Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology have developed a systematic review of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)-fabricated NiTi alloys. The study highlights the effect of process parameters on printability, mechanical properties, and functional behaviors of NiTi shape memory alloys. These findings provide evidence for...
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJun 5, 2023
Researchers developed a novel printing method that controls the precise deposition of bioink in embedding medium, achieving accurate and homogeneous structures. The method enables the creation of complex three-dimensional structures with multiple materials, which has potential applications in manufacturing heterogeneous tissue models.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJun 5, 2023
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
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A new analysis of secret industry documents reveals that the chemical industry knew about the dangers of PFAS but failed to disclose this information to the public and regulators. The study examines how the industry used tactics to delay public awareness and regulations, with devastating consequences for human health and the environment.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalAnnals of Global Health·DateJun 1, 2023
A new study finds that placing discounted products next to regularly priced items can have both negative and positive effects on demand for other products. The Negative Proximity Effect decreases the sales of proximal products, while the Positive Proximity Effect increases their sales.
SourceAmerican Marketing Association·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateMay 31, 2023
Researchers have developed strong and ductile titanium alloys by integrating alloy and 3D-printing process designs, enabling new sustainable applications in aerospace, biomedical, and energy technologies. The breakthrough utilizes circular economy thinking to produce alloys from industrial waste and low-grade materials.
SourceRMIT University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 31, 2023
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a new technology to fabricate high-quality nanosheet films in about one minute. The method uses an automated film-forming process that produces neatly tiled monolayer films with no gaps between the nanosheets.
SourceNagoya University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateMay 19, 2023
Researchers suggest sharing smaller, lightweight EVs to manage resource use in EV batteries. They found that reducing material supply risks requires systemic approaches and investments in new battery technologies.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalResources Conservation and Recycling·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 18, 2023
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A new study links disproportionate siting of PFAS sources near watersheds serving communities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic/Latino residents. The research suggests that regulating PFAS releases and ensuring safe drinking water is crucial in protecting public health, particularly in vulnerable communities.
SourceHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeObservational study·DateMay 15, 2023
Freeform optical components can offer optical design flexibility not possible with traditional optics, but presenting unique challenges for designers and manufacturers. Understanding manufacturing limitations early in the design process is crucial to ensure well-behaved surfaces.
A new study reveals that rooftop solar arrays can meet the entire electricity demand of up to 35% of US manufacturers, currently accounting for only 2.2% of the grid mix. The research investigates the feasibility of on-site solar panel installations across different regions and manufacturing sectors in the US.
SourceIOP Publishing·JournalEnvironmental Research Infrastructure and Sustainability·DateMay 11, 2023
Scientists have engineered plants to produce peptides with antibiotic activity against drug-resistant pathogens, which also enhances stability and prolongs activity. The resulting plants yield potent drugs at significantly lower costs than traditional methods, making them an environmentally friendly option for pharmaceutical production.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 10, 2023
Researchers have engineered bacteria to combine natural enzymatic reactions with the carbene transfer reaction, producing new-to-nature carbon products that can be used in biochemicals and advanced biofuels. This breakthrough could reduce industrial emissions by providing sustainable alternatives to chemical manufacturing processes.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2023
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A new study from Cornell University found that the pharmaceutical industry can significantly reduce its environmental impact. The study analyzed the full life cycle of the HIV antiretroviral drug Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) and found that energy usage is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions, accounting for up to 45% of t...
SourceCornell University·JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering·DateMay 8, 2023
A POSTECH research team has successfully mass-produced metalenses for visible light, overcoming previous limitations in fabrication and efficiency. By combining photolithography and nanoimprint lithography, the team achieved high-speed production of high-performance lenses with improved efficiency up to 90%.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Materials·DateMay 8, 2023
Researchers used ALD to create eco-friendly exhaust gas catalysts, lithium-ion battery coatings, and hydrogen fuel cells. The technology improves catalytic and energy material performance through precise control of film thickness and composition.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateMay 5, 2023
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
Researchers are working to develop battery cells that can be easily recycled, reducing the environmental impact of electric cars. The goal is to unlock the full potential of electric vehicles by reusing valuable materials in batteries.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 4, 2023
A Texas A¼M researcher has received a $3M NSF grant to test 3D printing living matter for substituting petroleum-based plastics in packaging, furniture and construction industries. The project aims to create locally available materials that can generate domestic jobs.
Xiayun Zhao receives $657,610 NSF CAREER Award for her research in photopolymer additive manufacturing. She aims to develop a smart digital light processing method that uses two wavelengths to control curing and curb exposure, improving the accuracy and strength of printed parts.
Computational heuristics like Grey Wolf Optimizer and Whale Optimization Algorithm offer fast solutions to complex supply chain problems, providing accurate results within a shorter time frame. The research suggests these tools can be a valuable addition to supply chain management, especially in responding to unexpected disruptions.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalIEEE Access·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 25, 2023
The article discusses the fabrication and applications of van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs), which have unique properties and potential for exploring condensed matter physics. Various strategies for fabricating vdWHs were developed in the past decade, leading to promising functionalities in diverse fields.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateApr 25, 2023
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
The City University of Hong Kong has developed a novel electron microscope that combines scanning and transmission electron microscope modes in a compact format. The device can produce high-resolution images in five minutes, enabling the study of atom dynamics and beam-sensitive materials.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new method for making smart fabrics that is cheaper and more sustainable. They achieved this by weaving electronic components into conventional textiles using industrial looms, breaking away from traditional specialized microelectronic fabrication facilities.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 21, 2023
Researchers from City University of Hong Kong and NREL developed a one-step solution-coating approach to simplify PSC manufacturing, resulting in high efficiency and stability. The new method reduces process complexity and cost, bringing PSCs closer to commercialization.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Energy·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 20, 2023
Scientists have created a method to produce synthetic spider silk with eightfold higher yields than previous methods, making it a promising material for sustainable clothing production. The new silk fibers retain the desirable properties of enhanced strength and toughness while being lightweight.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 20, 2023
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The new manufacturing process produces lightweight aluminum vehicle parts that lower costs and are more environmentally friendly. Researchers have shown that the Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE) process can break up metal impurities in scrap without requiring an energy-intensive heat treatment step.
SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalManufacturing Letters·DateApr 18, 2023
Researchers at KAUST have developed a sustainable method for producing butadiene, a key component of synthetic rubber, using the Lebedev process and modernized catalysts. The new approach eliminates the need for fossil reserves and reduces environmental impact.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Catalysis·DateApr 17, 2023
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a method for creating molecular robots using artificial multicellular-like bodies made of phospholipids and synthetic surfactants. The technique allows for the assembly of micron-sized compartments that can combine to form heterogeneous structures with multiple functionalities.
A UK-based graphene company has formed a $1 billion deal with Quazar Investment Company in the UAE to commercialize graphene-based technologies, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions. The partnership will develop and produce premium, environmentally-friendly products using advanced materials.
Scientists have developed BiBurst mode, which groups femtosecond laser pulses in MHz envelopes to increase ablation speed and improve throughput. The technique achieves 23 times faster ablation of silicon without compromising quality.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateApr 11, 2023
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Researchers at Kyoto University have successfully created silicon-based photovoltaics at room temperature using a hybrid PEDOT:PSS/silicon heterojunction. This breakthrough technology offers improved production speed and cost, with power generation efficiency above 10%. The new process has the potential to facilitate large-scale diffus...
SourceKyoto University·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 10, 2023