Articles tagged with Titanium
Researchers at Penn State have developed titania nanotube dye sensitive solar cells with a 3% initial conversion rate, which they aim to increase to 15% through optimization. The cells use an easier fabrication system than conventional silicon solar cells and have shown promise in producing more electrons that do not recombine.
UNSW researchers have created a new type of self-cleaning coating using titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The coating uses visible light to kill Escherchia coli and break down organic compounds, reducing the need for chemical agents. Lab trials show promising results, paving the way for further testing and potential industrial applications.
A research group led by Manoranjan Misra has developed a novel method to split water molecules and generate hydrogen using solar light. The method involves titanium dioxide nanotube arrays, which can efficiently produce hydrogen energy in a more efficient manner than current market standards.
Researchers at Jefferson Medical College have developed a bonding method to create a permanent chemical bond between antibiotics and titanium, allowing it to kill bacteria and prevent infection. This technique has the potential to combat implant-related infections by creating an antibiotic surface that prevents infection from starting.
A study by Brookhaven chemists Santanu Chaudhuri and James Muckerman found that adding titanium to aluminum surfaces significantly improves hydrogen absorption, making it suitable for practical applications. This breakthrough enhances the performance of sodium alanate, a complex metal hydride used in hydrogen storage materials.
Researchers at Florida Tech are developing a method to produce oxygen on the moon using the FFC Cambridge process, which could significantly reduce costs and masses of rocket fuel. Locally produced oxygen would be crucial for achieving affordable human robotic programs to explore the solar system.
Researchers at Pitt University have found a way to transport charge using 'wet' electrons on metal oxide surfaces. This technology has the potential to produce clean fuel by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.
Studies have shown that safe fuel tanks can hold more than 6% of their weight in hydrogen to make nonpolluting cars viable. Carbon structures like titanium-coated nanotubes and Scandium-coated buckyballs can store up to 8% and 9% of their weight in hydrogen, respectively.
Researchers have developed a new type of laminate that performs spectacularly in ballistics tests due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. The material is made by alternating layers of aluminum and titanium alloy foils, mimicking the internal structure of the red abalone's shell.
UCSD researchers discovered that titanium particles weaken artificial joints by affecting bone-building and -destroying cells. The study's findings suggest improved implant material with enhanced wear resistance and fatigue properties to reduce particle generation.
A new method has been developed to remove MTBE, a carcinogenic pollutant, from water using a titanium dioxide catalyst. The catalyst causes MTBE to react with dissolved oxygen, producing harmless carbon dioxide.
Scientists have discovered that adding titanium to sodium aluminum hydride enables reversible hydrogen release and absorption. The titanium acts like a molecular 'key,' facilitating the reaction. Understanding this mechanism may lead to improved hydrogen storage materials and better catalysts for fuel cells.
Researchers at Purdue University have discovered self-assembling nanotubes that attach better to titanium-coated implants than uncoated ones, promoting new cell growth and potentially leading to longer-lasting artificial joints. The nanotubes offer promise in biomedical applications and could be tailored for specific parts of the body.
Engineers at Ohio State University have created microscopic finger-like structures that can detect chemicals in the air and may be used for cleaning toxic chemicals, gathering solar energy, or forming fog-free surfaces. The new process involves baking ceramic material with hydrogen gas to create a platform for devices.
Researchers at Purdue University have created a new type of metal alloy with nanometer-scale bumps that can stimulate the body to regrow bone and other tissues. This technology has the potential to improve artificial body parts, such as hip replacements, by reducing the rate of rejection and failure.
Researchers have developed a novel approach to break down toxic organohalides using sunlight-powered hemin and titanium dioxide. The new technique shows promise for efficiently degrading these pollutants, which are linked to environmental problems like ozone depletion and climate change.
Researchers have developed a new method using titanium oxide nanocrystals to deliver genes into cells, potentially overcoming current limitations of gene therapy. The nanocomposites can separate when exposed to light or x-rays, allowing for targeted gene delivery.
A new patented technique uses titanium dioxide nanoparticles to bind and remove mercury from combustion exhausts, trapping the toxic metal with high effectiveness. The process leverages photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide to oxidize mercury, making it a promising solution for controlling mercury emissions.
Researchers have combined laser heating and ultrasonic inspection to improve the detection of fatigue cracks in aircraft parts. The new method is more accurate than previous methods, but also more time-consuming and expensive.
Researchers at AeroMet developed the Lasform process, which builds high-tech titanium components using laser forming and powdered titanium. The process reduces production scrap and time to weeks, ideal for prototype parts and small production runs.
Researchers have created a simpler computer simulation for ultrafine particle size growth and distribution, which can accurately predict particle group sizes over time. The simulation is fast, accurate, and uses modest computing power, and has already been confirmed by experimental results in certain cases.
The new Plasma Atomisation Technology (PAT) process creates spherical titanium powders for coatings on implants, encouraging natural bone growth. The technique also allows for thin films and intricate components in pacemakers, resulting in high-quality products with reduced contaminants.
Researchers at University of Illinois developed a new chemical process for depositing titanium disilicide on submicron-scale device structures, overcoming current manufacturing limitations. This breakthrough enables the fabrication of smaller, faster microelectronic devices.