by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 10, 2024 | Energy & Green Tech, TECHXPLORE
Ethylene (C2H4) is a highly flammable compound widely used in numerous settings, including the manufacturing of packaging and plastic-based items, the chemical industry, agriculture and health care. Developing effective and sustainable methods to produce ethylene on a...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 10, 2024 | Condensed Matter, PHYS.ORG, Physics, Quantum Physics
The so-called Casimir force or Casimir effect is a quantum mechanical phenomenon resulting from fluctuations in the electromagnetic field between two conducting or dielectric surfaces that are a short distance apart. Studies have shown that this force can be either be...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 10, 2024 | Automotive, Energy & Green Tech, TECHXPLORE
The electrification of road vehicles has already begun, with most automotive companies now investing in hybrid and electric cars. While these efforts could contribute to reducing carbon emissions worldwide, they have so far been primarily focused on cars, rather than...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 10, 2024 | Biomedical technology, Gastroenterology, MEDICALXPRESS
Recent technological advancements have enabled the development of new cutting-edge medical devices, including surgical robots, sensors that can monitor physiological processes and VR platforms to train doctors. A long-standing goal for medical technology engineers is...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Jul 10, 2024 | Energy & Green Tech, TECHXPLORE
Energy researchers have been trying to understand the implications of a transition to fully renewable energy for decades. Some past studies suggested that technologies to generate energy from renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, might not...
