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IMAGE: Animation from simulation demonstrating spatio-temporal control of rotors via a cascade reaction. GOx-coated rotor (magenta) lies on the left side of the chamber, while CAT-coated rotor (green) lies on the. view more
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PITTSBURGH (December 18, 2020) . The gear is one of the oldest mechanical tools in human history1 and led to machines ranging from early irrigation systems and clocks, to modern engines and robotics. For the first time, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering have utilized a catalytic reaction that causes a two-dimensional, chemically-coated sheet to spontaneously morph into a three-dimensional gear that performs sustained work.
Engineers build chemically driven wheels that morph into gears to perform mechanical work
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Environmental News Network - Carbon Capture s Next Top Model
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IMAGE: Katherine Hornbostel, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. view more
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In the transition toward clean, renewable energy, there will still be a need for conventional power sources, like coal and natural gas, to ensure steady power to the grid. Researchers across the world are using unique materials and methods that will make those conventional power sources cleaner through carbon capture technology.
Creating accurate, detailed models is key to scaling up this important work. A recent paper led by the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering examines and compares the various modeling approaches for hollow fiber membrane contactors (HFMCs), a type of carbon capture technology. The group analyzed over 150 cited studies of multiple modeling approaches to help researchers choose the technique best suited to their
New research analyzes modeling techniques for carbon capture technology
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