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Low-temperature DeNOx catalyst for reducing ultrafine particle emission

Recently, there has been growing demand for DeNOx catalysts that can treat nitrogen oxides (NOx) at low temperatures to increase energy efficiency when processing flue gas in industrial combustion facilities. NOx are emitted during the combustion of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJan 18th, 2022

High-temperature superconductivity: Exploring quadratic electron-phonon coupling

A new study published in Physical Review Letters (PRL) explores the potential of quadratic electron-phonon coupling to enhance superconductivity through the formation of quantum bipolarons......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Why Americans aren’t buying more EVs

Tariffs on Chinese EVs could increase costs while reducing competition. Enlarge (credit: koiguo via Getty) Clint and Rachel Wells had reasons to consider buying an electric vehicle when it came to replacing one of their.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Searing heat scorches US from Chicago to East Coast

Extreme heat and high humidity smothered the central and northeastern United States on Tuesday, with temperature records expected to melt away in the coming days, authorities warned, as wildfires sizzled in the west......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

New method enhances Brillouin optical fiber sensing for infrastructure monitoring

Brillouin scattering is the phenomenon of the inelastic scattering of light by thermally generated acoustic vibrations. Brillouin-based optical fiber sensing can be used to measure temperature and strain distributions by determining how the light sca.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Researchers improve solid oxide fuel cell threefold

A research team has successfully developed a catalyst coating technology that significantly improves the performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) in just four minutes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Researchers reveal influence of cyclic dynamic disturbance on coal-rock evolution and zoning

In coal-rock formations, many micro-fractures exist, and the expansion of these micro-fractures is the internal catalyst for the macroscopic destruction of coal-rock. Moreover, the occurrence state of gas changes with the expansion of micro-fractures.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

25 years of massive fusion energy experiment data open on the "cloud" and available to everyone

High-temperature fusion plasma experiments conducted in the Large Helical Device (LHD) of the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), have renewed the world record for an acquired data amount, 0.92 terabytes (TB) per experiment, in February 202.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Improving the ability of phototherapy to stimulate the systemic immune response to cancer

Phototherapy is a safe and effective method for tumor treatment, including photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). PTT refers to the use of laser to activate photothermal conversion agents and use high temperature to kill tumor cel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Antarctic cold spells shatter records amid global heat waves in late winter 2023

While 2023 is noted for breaking global temperature records (State of the Global Climate 2023), the year also brought an unexpected twist with extreme cold events in Antarctica. A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences reveals the su.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Novel insights into fluorescent "dark states" illuminate ways forward for improved imaging

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have reported a way to improve molecular scale distance measurements using single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer (smFRET). smFRET quantifies the excitation and emission properties o.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

New CAFE mpg standards to take a back seat to EPA rules

Relaxed CAFE standards will likely have limited direct impact on automakers as the Biden administration prioritizes compliance with stricter tailpipe emission regulations from the EPA......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Exploring effects of thawing permafrost on topography and periglacial environment along China-Russia crude oil pipeline

The buried China-Russia Crude Oil Pipeline (CRCOP), with its oil temperature above 0°C, interacts with the permafrost environment in a complex way, causing permafrost degradation, frost geohazards, and various environmental problems along its route......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Expecting the unexpected could help us prepare for climate extremes

The U.S. Pacific Northwest experienced an unprecedented heat wave in summer 2021, with many locations in the region breaking all-time maximum temperature records by more than 9 °F (5 °C). Although weather models had forecasted the warmer-than-avera.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Longer ice-free periods may lead to smaller Hudson Bay polar bear population, research suggests

Global warming is projected to lengthen the ice-free period in the Hudson Bay, reducing the length of the resident polar bears' hunting season, according to research published in Communications Earth & Environment. Under a temperature rise of more th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Enhancing energy conversion: Pt-Co@NCS catalyst demonstrates synergy for enhanced alkaline hydrogen evolution

A study published in the journal Materials Futures introduces the Pt-Co@NCS catalyst, showcasing a remarkable synergy between Pt nanoparticles and Co single atoms on a nitrogen-doped carbon scaffold. This innovative design overcomes the hurdle of slo.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Scientists make and test efficient water-splitting catalyst predicted by theory

Hydrogen (H2) is a promising fuel for reducing greenhouse gases, especially if produced by using renewable energy to split water molecules (H2O). But as simple as it may seem to break water into hydrogen and oxygen, the chemistry is complex......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Tibetan Plateau shows unique stable carbon isotope characteristics of carbonaceous aerosol endmembers

Carbonaceous aerosols not only alter the atmospheric radiation budget, but also accelerate glacier melt by reducing the albedo of ice and snow surfaces. However, due to the heterogeneity of carbonaceous aerosols, the identification of their sources a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

12-volt batteries with more power are poised for a long run in EVs and hybrids

In electrified vehicles and those with self-driving capabilities, no longer is it the battery's job to just start the engine and to keep the lights on. The 12-volt battery has a direct role in the vehicle's critical safety systems and in reducing emi.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Each of the Past 12 Months Broke Temperature Records

Last June was the warmest in recorded history. It kicked off an alarming streak with no end in sight......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

Basic income can double global GDP while reducing carbon emissions, analysis suggests

Giving a regular cash payment to the entire world population has the potential to increase global gross domestic product (GDP) by 130%, according to a new analysis published June 7 in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability. Researchers suggest that.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024