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A close-up of the aerogel for insulation, developed from wood cellulose
Materials

Aerogel integrated wood could challenge plastic-based insulation materials

Electronics

Wireless implant stimulates nerves to reduce blood pressure

Liquid gallium and three solid beads of platinum, demonstrating the dissolution process of platinum in gallium described in the research paper
Materials

Liquid platinum and gallium combine for catalysis

Flame nanoparticle deposition was used to produce robust nanosensors that can detect pesticide residues on apple surfaces within minutes
Sensors

Nanosensor detects pesticides on fruit in minutes

A new design for a filter could help remove carbon dioxide from flue gas emissions and air
Energy & environment

Textile filter could advance carbon capture tech

The research aims to improve a next-generation AI-based rail safety device, the prototype of which is currently in operation on a UK Network Rail-operated level crossing
Electronics

Leicester study compares human hazard perception with AI

NTU scientists have developed a stretchable and waterproof ‘fabric’ that turns energy generated from body movements into electrical energy
Electronics

Fabric generates electricity from movement

Fibres developed at developed at The University of Texas at Austin and Penn State University can be used as muscle-like structures in robots
Materials

Fibre actuator shows potential for robotics

Researchers at Chalmers and SSPA have devised a unique measurement technique to adapt hydrofoils to larger passenger ferries (Credit: Lloyd Images)
Rail & marine

Swedish study shows benefits of hydrofoiling boats

Manufacturing

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Batteries

LBRS enters lithium-ion battery recycling partnership with Voi

A prototype semi-transparent perovskite solar cell
Electronics

Monash team shows solar window progress