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Advancing Polyamide Desalination Membranes with Interfacial Rheology
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (149+ words) A groundbreaking study reveals a transformative approach to fabricating polyamide (PA) desalination membranes by harnessing the often-overlooked realm of interfacial rheology. Fluid interfaces featuring dynamic compositions and complex microstructures have long been known to exhibit intricate rheological behaviors, which directly…...
Neutron-based technique reveals uneven lithium flow in batteries
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (460+ words) A neutron-based mapping technique has been used to track the movement of lithium ions in real time inside a functioning all-solid-state battery. Researchers at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in France discovered unexpected structural complexities, which could inform the design of safer,…...
UV Curable System with a Fluorescent Dye Meets ISO 10993-5 Testing
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (220+ words) Master Bond UV16Med-FD is a one part, low viscosity, epoxy based UV curable system containing a fluorescent dye for identification. From Master Bond Inc.Jul 13 2026Reviewed Master Bond UV16Med-FD is a one part, low viscosity, epoxy based UV curable system containing…...
Batteries lose lithium in the current collector
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (57+ words) Atom probe tomography shows lithium accumulates in copper current collectors during cycling, revealing a hidden cause of capacity loss and battery degradation. Batteries lose lithium in the current collector Atom probe tomography shows lithium accumulates in copper current collectors during…...
First Superconducting Quantum Heat Engine Paves Way for Bigger Quantum
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (321+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement merging quantum mechanics with thermodynamics, researchers at Aalto University have constructed the world’s first superconducting quantum heat engine. This tiny yet sophisticated device operates inside a superconducting circuit, bringing the age-old concept of heat engines into…...
Computer-Controlled Electricity Quickly Shapes Flat Nanofilms into 3D
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (401+ words) Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have pioneered a groundbreaking technique to dynamically reshape graphene oxide nanofilms submerged in water using a computer-controlled electron beam. This innovative method enables the formation of dome-shaped protrusions within just 10 seconds, which can subsequently…...
How Particle Shape and Spin Affect Optical Manipulation Efficiency
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (129+ words) New Insights into Particle Morphology and Rotation Revolutionize Optical Manipulation Techniques In a breakthrough study published in Light: Science & Applications, researchers have unveiled how the interplay between particle shape and rotational dynamics can dramatically influence optical manipulation. This advance opens…...
AI-Powered Screening Identifies Promising Hydrogels for Periodontal Therapy
1+ week, 5+ day ago (669+ words) New machine learning framework predicts promising nucleoside hydrogels before they are synthesized and tested in the... AI-Powered Screening Identifies Promising Hydrogels for Periodontal Therapy New machine learning framework predicts promising nucleoside hydrogels before they are synthesized and tested in the…...
Optimizing Cement Particle Size Analysis with the Bettersizer 2600 Plus
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (1599+ words) The cement’s particle size distribution directly impacts the final set concrete’s strength, hardening rate, and fluidity. Thus, accurate and repeatable measurement of cement particle size is key to ensuring product quality and reducing the high costs typically associated with cement…...
Kekulé Pairing Offers a New Explanation for Superconductivity in Twisted Graphene
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (333+ words) Despite extensive studies of these electronic phases, the origin of superconductivity remains unclear, particularly regarding the role of Kekulé ordering, an electronic modulation associated with a pattern that triples the graphene unit cell. Previous studies have linked this ordering to…...