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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 […]

Introduction Renewable energies and their technologies are the essential components for developing sustainable energy generation for the future. There are different ways technical difficulties are involved in these techniques which involve mechanical failures. The friction […]

Introduction Gears are the mechanical transmission elements that are toothed to transfer the motion and power between any mechanical components. They are widely used in various devices such as automobile parts, clocks, mechanical machines, bicycles, […]

HIGHLIGHTS • The volumetric power density of a redox flow battery was increased through the development of a submillimeter bundled microtubular membrane (SBMT). • By using a zinc iodide redox, the volumetric power density for […]

HIGHLIGHTS • A process has been developed to convert asphaltenes, a byproduct of petroleum refining, to graphene using flash joule heating. • To show the utility of the asphaltene-derived graphene, this material was combined with […]