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Natural fibre composites (NFC) are emerging as a key player in sustainable construction, yet they often face challenges in durability and performance under extreme conditions. A recent review published in the ‘Journal of Science: Advanced Materials a

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics’, researchers have tackled a significant challenge in urban sewerage engineering: the complex interactions between air and water during pipe drainage pr

In a significant stride towards sustainable practices, recent research led by Shweta Priya from the Department of Chemistry at the Manipal Institute of Technology has unveiled the potential of agricultural biomass-derived activated carbon. Published

Recent advancements in energy storage technologies are set to revolutionize the construction sector, particularly with the promising research on supercapacitors conducted by Shahid M Ramay from the Physics and Astronomy Department at the College of S

Recent research published in ‘Materials Research Express’ sheds light on the anisotropic mechanical properties of spruce wood, a material widely used in the construction sector. The study, led by Zexiong Zhang from the Department of Modern Mechanics

In an innovative leap for food processing technology, a recent study has unveiled a simple yet effective solar greenhouse dryer paired with a Peltier thermoelectric cooling module. This research, led by A. GokulRaj from the Department of Electrical a

In an exciting advancement for the construction sector, researchers at the University of Tehran have unveiled a groundbreaking method for 3D printing elastomers that boasts exceptional stretchability and mechanical integrity. Led by Abbas Bayati from

In a significant advancement for materials science, researchers have successfully synthesized the rhombohedral β phase of indium selenide (In2Se3) through mechanical alloying, a method that could have far-reaching implications for the construction se

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Materials Research Express,’ researchers have unveiled a novel approach to enhancing the geotechnical properties of clay soils through bi-stabilization using sugarcane molasses and coconut fiber. This innovativ

Recent advancements in gas sensing technology have taken a significant leap forward with the development of a novel sensor that combines gold nanoparticles with MXene, a two-dimensional material known for its exceptional properties. This research, sp