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By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat June 2023 Frictional healing describes a time-dependent increase in asperity contact between rock surfaces at the micro- to nanoscopic scales. HIGHLIGHTS • Friction is an […]

Is it worth doing PhD in the present day? With the increasing specialization in science and research, professionals with advanced research degrees have become crucial in global scientific and innovative systems. Developed and developing countries […]

By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat June 2023 The energy density generated by the lithium-air battery is much beyond what is possible for lithium-ion battery technology. HIGHLIGHTS • A new lithium-air […]

By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat June 2023 A catalyst that effectively splits sea water without any purification needed has been developed. HIGHLIGHTS • Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen is […]

Summary Rankine cycles using piston expanders are a promising technology for waste heat recovery in heavy-duty vehicles. Piston expanders present tribological challenges however, as they must operate reliably at high temperature and with little or […]

Introduction   A gun is a device or ranged weapon that utilizes pressure or explosive force to propel a projectile. It is designed to launch projectiles with accuracy and force. While guns come in various […]

By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat May 2023 A new type of catalyst has been developed that produces a five-fold enhancement in selectivity for producing ethylene from carbon dioxide. HIGHLIGHTS • […]

By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat May 2023 Placement of platinum atoms in a metal oxide is important in maximizing catalytic activity. HIGHLIGHTS • Positioning of single platinum atoms in certain […]