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Flexible PCM Nanocomposite Sheet with Hybrid Fillers Shows Promise for Advanced Passive Processor Cooling
Journal of Environmental Nanotechnology Unknown Overview This work details the development of a flexible phase change material (PCM) nanocomposite sheet for advanced passive cooling of processors. The composite uses paraffin wax as the b... -
Computational Design and Experimental Validation Lead to Sustainable Polysaccharide Hydrogels for Oil Spill Remediation
ChemRxiv Unknown Overview This preprint investigates the computational design and experimental validation of ecofriendly polysaccharide hydrogels surface-modified with non-toxic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for sustainable oil spill remed... -
i2Cool Launches ‘i2Coating CorroCool’: Silane-Based Functional Coating Combining Passive Cooling and C5 Corrosion Protection
Trend Hunter (citing i2Cool) Hong Kong Overview i2Cool has launched i2Coating CorroCool, a silane-based functional coating offering both passive radiative cooling and C5 high-durability corrosion protection for industrial metal assets. I... -
High Refractive Index Silver Nanoparticle Metamaterials Achieve 72% of Fundamental Bounds, Advancing Optical Miniaturization
ChemRxiv Unknown Overview This preprint explores dense assemblies of silver nanoparticles as a scalable route to high-index optical metamaterials. Researchers synthesized quasi-spherical silver nanoparticles (17-66 nm diameter) and assem... -
Smart Polymers and Natural Rubber Point to Greener Materials Futures through Self-Healing Systems
Asia Research News Singapore Overview Recent discussions highlighted the future of greener materials through smart polymers and natural rubber, focusing on self-healing polymer systems. These materials, including rubber and hydrogels, ut... -
MMTA Report Highlights High-Entropy Alloys for High-Performance Aerospace and Cryogenic Applications
MMTA (Minor Metals Trade Association) Canada Overview The MMTA (Minor Metals Trade Association) has released an introductory report on High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs), metallic materials composed of five or more principal elements in roughly ... -
University of Science and Technology of China Develops Compact ‘Cubic-Metalens’ for Sharp Imaging Across Broad Distances
IEEE China Overview Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a flat "cubic-metalens" that integrates optical lens and focus-correcting functionalities into a single ultrathin metasurface. This devic... -
Niron Magnetics Secures $150M Federal Loan to Build Rare-Earth-Free Magnet Plant in Sartell, Minnesota
Facebook (Niron Magnetics, eVAC Magnetics) USA Overview Minnesota-based Niron Magnetics has received a conditional federal loan commitment of up to $150 million to construct a rare-earth-free permanent magnet manufacturing plant in Sarte... -
EV Battery Thermal Management Advances with Phase-Change Materials and Liquid Cooling for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
IJOER Engineering Journal Blog USA Overview In 2026, battery thermal management in EVs is critical for safety and efficiency, utilizing phase-change materials (PCMs) for passive cooling and liquid cooling for active temperature regulatio... -
Penn State Develops Flexible Thermoelectric Generator to Boost Fuel Efficiency by 5-10% from Waste Heat
Facebook (Penn State University, Queensland University of Technology, Stanford University, MIT) USA Overview Researchers at Penn State University have developed a breakthrough flexible thermoelectric generator (TEG) capable of converting...
