Emerging Technologies
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April 03, 2025
One of the most reliable methods for synthesizing nanotubes and nanowires is template-assisted synthesis, which uses porous membranes as a structural guide to control the growth of nanostructures. Sterlitech’s track-etched polycarbonate (PCTE) membranes provide the ideal template for fabricating high-quality nanowires and nanotubes due to their precisely defined pore sizes and cylindrical structures.Â
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March 14, 2025
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have drawn inspiration from the filter-feeding mechanisms of mobula rays to design more efficient industrial water filtration systems. Mobula rays, including manta and devil rays, feed by swimming with their mouths open, allowing water to flow in while plankton is filtered into their gullets and excess water exits through their gills.
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July 12, 2024
Osmosis assisted reverse osmosis (OARO) is a promising membrane process for brine management and desalination. It offers a high recovery rate and energy efficiency even when dealing with highly saline brine. OARO has been tested for brine feed with salinity of 150,000 mg/lÂ
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May 20, 2024
Last month, we published the first installment of this 2-part series wherein we discussed lithium recovery and different methods of direct lithium extraction.
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May 20, 2024
In the vast network of waterways crisscrossing our planet lies a hidden world teeming with life.
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May 20, 2024
Water wheels, ingenious devices harnessing the power of flowing water, have played a pivotal role in shaping human civilization for millennia.
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April 15, 2024Today, 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.
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March 18, 2024The 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. In response, cell culture inserts offer a promising alternative that balances scientific rigor with ethical integrity, revolutionizing fragrance development while minimizing harm to animals.
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February 16, 2024Thanks to the promising portable filtration technology developed by researchers at the University of Texas in Austin, everyone in the world could one day have access to clean drinking water.
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November 15, 2023Aquagga, 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. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are persistent pollutants that have infiltrated drinking water sources across the United States due to their widespread use in various products.
