Emerging Technologies

Today, energy storage for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as the transition to green energy sources such as solar, relies on lithium-ion batteries. Innovative lithium-air batteries currently being developed offer the potential for a much longer charge that could significantly expand the range of electric vehicles and facilitate larger electric transportation, like airplanes and shipping trucks [1]. To meet the increasing demand for lithium batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles and commercial and residential green energy storage, lithium availability must substantially increase. Some estimate that the vehicle industry alone requires a 20-fold increase in lithium availability.

The pursuit of sensory delight and olfactory pleasure drives the fragrance industry, yet the reliance on animal testing for safety assessments raises ethical concerns and challenges traditional practices.

The new device does away with conventional filtration devices that use solely filter papers or membranes filters. It uses an intertwined web of nanocellulose fibers contained in a hydrogel film with a microporous membrane support. 

Aquagga, a startup from Tacoma, Washington, has introduced a game-changing PFAS destruction unit, "Eleanor," housed in a shipping container measuring just 10 feet by 8 feet. Eleanor recently made headlines by successfully tackling 20,000 gallons of toxic, PFAS-contaminated wastewater in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Microplastic pollution is rapidly becoming one of the biggest challenges the world is facing today. These tiny plastic particles, measuring up to 5mm in diameter, can be found in soils, freshwater, oceans, and even in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to provide nearly $10 million in funding for seven pioneering initiatives to speed up the progress and evaluation of marine energy technologies.

A data logging kit is an electronic instrument used for recording and storing data over a specific duration. This encompasses a wide range of devices for acquiring data, such as plug-in boards or serial communication systems that utilize a computer as a means of real-time data capture and storage.

Cross-Flow Velocity (CFV) is the linear velocity of the flow tangential to the membrane surface and is reported in [m/sec] or [ft/sec]. It refers to the velocity at which a fluid or gas flows across a solid surface or through a porous medium. It is a key test parameter to investigate in various fields and applications due to its significant impact on fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer processes. Cross-Flow Velocity (CFV) is calculated by dividing the volumetric flow rate [lpm or gpm] in the flow channel by the cross sectional area  [m² or ft²] of the flow channel.

Solid-phase cytometry is an application used to rapidly detect microorganisms in water, air, and food  samples. Aside from being more sensitive than conventional bacteria culture methods, it is a much more time-efficient alternative to traditional methods that may take days.

Microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic measuring less than 5mm in diameter, are a growing concern due to their environmental persistence and negative impact on both environmental and human health. Microplastics originate from a wide range of industrial and consumer sources, including pharmaceuticals.